Eatonville’s Brody Thirtyacre Commits to Play Baseball at Clackamas Community College
Eatonville High School senior Brody Thirtyacre is set to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level, committing to play at Clackamas Community College in Oregon this fall.
“It's a dream come true that I've had since a young age,” Thirtyacre said of his commitment.
Thirtyacre, who has been playing baseball since he was 4 years old, has built an impressive resume throughout his youth and high school career. He played for Saints Elite Baseball during the summer and spent the last three years as a varsity player for Eatonville High School, after starting as a freshman on the junior varsity squad. His experience also includes playing for Black Hills Youth Baseball in the Babe Ruth League and the Eatonville Youth Sports Association. Before moving to Eatonville, he played Little League baseball in Las Vegas.
Eatonville High School head coach Doug Fillbach praised Thirtyacre for his dedication to the game and his leadership on and off the field.
“Brody is an awesome kid. He brings a positive attitude to the baseball team and works hard,” Fillbach said. “Brody has excelled on and off the field, and I have been lucky to have coached such a smart and ambitious young man. I am happy that Clackamas Community College is giving him an opportunity to play at the next level. He has earned it.”
Clackamas Community College head coach Jim Hoppel said Thirtyacre made a strong impression during workouts, demonstrating athleticism and potential.
“When Brody came and worked out for me, I thought he looked athletic and heard from a summer coach he can run and cover ground, and I liked that,” Hoppel said. “As I got him in the cages, I thought he had pretty good bat-to-ball contact and stayed out of the air for the most part, and I liked that about him.”
Hoppel also noted that he looks for long-term potential in players, believing that Thirtyacre has what it takes to compete at the college level.
“As I bring guys in for workouts, I look for what their potential could be at the college level at some point. It doesn't always have to be the day he walks on the field for us, but what he projects as during the time he is with us. I felt that he will be able to play at this level,” Hoppel said. “I look forward to getting him on campus and seeing what he can do as a Cougar.”
With his commitment finalized, Thirtyacre is set to take the next step in his baseball journey, bringing his talent and work ethic to Clackamas Community College this fall.
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