Josh Peyton

Played in collegiate baseball leagues for three consecutive summers, league names listed below:

• Palm Springs Power Summer Collegiate League (All-league selection, Won League Championship)
• Chicago Suburban Collegiate League (All-star team starting shortstop selection, Won League Championship)
• Metropolitan Collegiate League (All-All-star team starting shortstop selection, Won League Championship)
• Kansas Collegiate Baseball League (Named starting shortstop, season cut short due to injury)

These baseball leagues averaged 50 games and spanned all three months of the summer. I have a passion for playing baseball at the highest level, and by playing in these leagues I gave myself the best opportunity to be drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft. By playing with other athletes from other states and countries, such as the United Kingdom and Japan, I honed skills practical in the workplace such as leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Additionally, the my teammates and I participated in multiple volunteer organizations and community events, such as the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association and the Winfield 150th Anniversary Parade.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a team captain, motivating teammates and fostering a supportive environment.
• Contributed to the success of the team by consistently meeting or exceeding personal goals and expectations.
• Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competitions.
• Maintained excellent physical conditioning through disciplined adherence to nutrition, exercise, and recovery plans.
• Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities.
• Displayed excellent sportsmanship, earning the respect of coaches, teammates, opponents, and officials alike.

Monterey Athletes that Care is a non-profit that serves the homeless community of Monterey County. As Organization Head, I recruited new volunteers, managed our volunteers and weekly donations, organized initiatives such as our COVID-19 Initiative and our Shower Pack Initiative, raised funds, and organized our annual Super Bowl Party for the homeless. I also mentored and advised the new Organizational Head of ATC.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

As a student worker for the University of Chicago Athletics Department, I work with the heads of the department to organize and perform logistical tasks at our athletic events. Work includes managing the online game feed and scoreboard, keeping score and game statistics, displaying game information and graphics on the scoreboard, and working security. Additionally, I helped organize and perform tasks at the annual Midway Classic, an event in which local Chicago elementary and middle school students attend sporting events. My responsibilities for this event included recruiting and organizing volunteers, touring students around the University of Chicago campus, and working security for the games.

As a part of Amateur City Elite (ACE), I tutored elementary school students at Guaranteed Rate Field, helping them with schoolwork and studying for the SSAT.

• Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
• Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.