Brody Batholomew, Prairie Grove

Brody Batholomew

Class: 2029
Position: QB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150
School: Prairie Grove

Player Bio

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I’m a member of the Prairie Grove Baseball team and the Prairie Grove FFA. I’ve received the Supreme Grand Champion Ribbon two years in a row at the Washington County Fair for my welding projects. I’m the 6th generation on my family’s farm where we put up between 25,000-30,000 square bales of Bermuda Grass Hay each year and raise angus cattle. I love to hunt and fish.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

Growing up on a farm, I was taught the value of hard work and an appreciation of getting out of it what you put into it. It’s also important to be coachable and earn the respect of your teammates.

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

I broke my ring finger on my right hand (pitching and throwing hand) and had to have surgery at the beginning of my 13U spring baseball season. I was disappointed to not be able to play but I still attended practices and all games. It was hard not to get down as my hand healed but my patience and hard worked paid off when I was able to pitch in the 13U AAA State Tournament. We went home champions.