In Aiden Robinson’s junior year, he already has a Division 1 college offer.

Robinson has verbally committed to Wright State University with the goal of playing catcher for the baseball team.

“Their coaching staff is young. They have been there for about four or five years,” Robinson said.

Going to a university with good coaches who can help Robinson grow gives him the ability to improve on his baseball skills.

“Their coaching style is great. They like to play freshmen and get them on the field,” Robinson said.

Some of Robinson’s upperclassmen teammates during his freshman year looked down on him, but that only made him stronger. 

“Freshman year, some seniors were definitely doubting me. Hearing that a freshman is going to come up and start, they had no confidence in the younger guy,” Robinson said.

Getting that college offer will let Robinson focus on his development.

“I have a lot of doubters, and being committed, I am able to start being that player everyone expects me to be,” Robinson said.

Senior Luke Thompson has played with Robinson since he was 12 years old. They have watched each other grow as players throughout the years.

“Throughout all of high school, he has progressed and hit the ball harder every year,” Thompson said.

Freshman Gavin Stock said Robinson is very good on defense. He does not let balls get past him and makes good plays, and he throws out base stealers at second, Stock said. 

Sophomore Hudson McKain recalls the time when he threw a pitch far to the outside and Robinson moved quickly from his normal position, catching the ball and then throwing out a player who was stealing second base                                    

“That got us out of the inning, and I think it really benefited us,” McKain said

Robinson also hit four home runs this season and had 19 RBIs.

McKain said Robinson is a key leader for the team and he knows how to use his voice to aid his teammates.

“He’s very outgoing, vocal, and he is a big guy which strikes fear into a lot of the teams. He is a very vocal leader, which we need more of,” McKain said.

Stock agreed.

“He is a leader for us by keeping us focused and calm when things are not going well,” Stock said.

Senior Tyler Dingus has played with Robinson and admires his mental outlook during games.

“He keeps a positive attitude. He stays in the game the whole time,” Dingus said.

Along with baseball, Robinson enjoys fishing. He also helps out with Baldwin’s Special Olympics program, which has taught him valuable lessons.

“My aunt has Down Syndrome, so it always meant a lot to me to give back and give my time to those who have a hard time,” Robinson said.

Physical education teacher Tim Laughlin, who helps run the Special Olympics program, said Robinson’s positive influence really helps out with inclusion.

“Robinson has been in the Special Olympics for the last couple seasons,” Laughlin said. “Overall, he is a nice kid who is willing to help out with the inclusion movement and be a positive influence.”