SEATTLE — For the second-consecutive year, Kyle Sherick of Seattle U baseball was awarded the prestigious Bannan Scholarship, announced late Tuesday afternoon by Michael Quinn, dean of the College of Science and Engineering.
"We are so are proud of Kyle," said Seattle U head baseball coach Donny Harrel. " He is the total student athlete and has such a bright future in front of him. People do not realize how disciplined you need to be to get through a Division I baseball schedule and stay that committed to excel in the classroom. It's very impressive."
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To be eligible for a Bannan scholarship, a student must be an undergraduate junior or senior with a full-time major in the College of Science and Engineering. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have a demonstrated commitment to serving both the university and the greater community. The applicant must submit a biographical sketch, a personal statement describing volunteer service, and a faculty recommendation.
Sherick was one of 26 recipients of this year's scholarship and is the first Redhawk student athlete to earn the award in back-to-back fashion.
A native of Ravensdale, Wash., Sherick is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The junior outfielder started 44 of 47 games for the Redhawks during the 2021 season, hitting .247 with 21 runs scored and was fourth on the team with 17 RBI. He also finished the regular season with 15 stolen bases, second among Western Athletic Conference leaders.