About Me

My name is Jared Barton and I'm from Riverton, UT. I started playing baseball when I was 7 years old and I eventually played at Riverton High School, where I earned All-State recognition my Jr and Sr years. I served a mission in Mexico City from 2013-2015 and I planned on playing baseball in college. When I returned home, I started training again to go to tryouts at Salt Lake Community College. As tryouts got closer, I had doubts about whether or not I should play baseball or prepare for my girlfriend to get home. After a lot of prayers and a temple session, I decided it was best for me to hang up my cleats and focus on getting ready for marriage. My girlfriend came home and we got married 3 months later. Of course I miss playing baseball, but I couldn't be happier with my situation in life right now My love and passion for baseball is still with me, and I continue that passion by teaching young baseball players how to play the game. 

As a left-handed player, I was limited to playing pitcher, first base, and the outfield. I played all of those growing up, but pitching was my best position. When I wasn't pitching, I played left field or I was the designated hitter. In high school I was a starter in a 3 man rotation, and I made occasional relief or closer appearances. The experiences that I will write about will draw from my time at the plate, in the field, on the mound, and on the bench.

Today, I'm a student at Utah Valley University studying Speech Communication and Political Science. I hope to go into either Education or Law.