Berlin Center, OH – Western Reserve junior Hunter Stacy continues to make headlines as one of the top baseball talents in the area, earning repeated YSN All-Star honors and catching the attention of teams and fans alike. In a recent profile on the YSN podcast, Stacy opened up about his mindset, work ethic, and what fuels his standout performances on the field.

With an unwavering commitment to improvement, Stacy explained that he’s driven not just by natural talent but by constant dedication. “I don’t want to just even out—I want to keep getting better exponentially,” Stacy shared, noting that even during basketball season he puts in extra work, whether it’s extra batting practice or weight training. Baseball’s mental demands are famous, and Stacy credits his ambition to play at the college level for keeping him resilient after bad games. “If I give up on myself, then the idea of going to the next level is further away,” he said. Each day, he mentally resets, approaching the game with fresh determination.

On the mound, Stacy embraces competition and welcomes the challenges that come with being a marked opponent. “I like going best on best, and I feel like it makes everyone else around you better,” he said, seeing every big matchup as a learning opportunity. Aside from his athletic prowess, Stacy is a self-described math enthusiast and enjoys hands-on learning through his building trades class—which he pairs with the support of his family, especially his parents and grandparents, who have supported his passion from the start.

Asked about his baseball idols and jersey number, Stacy credits Major League first basemen Anthony Rizzo and Paul Goldschmidt as inspirations for wearing number 44. He takes special pride in his left-handed swing, a feature that’s earned praise from rival coaches. Whether it’s hundreds of swings in a single practice or competing for Western Reserve in front of a supportive community, Stacy was quick to credit the Blue Devils’ team chemistry and local backing. “Just to go out there and show up for your community…they’re always there to support,” he said. “It’s our responsibility to go out there and show them what we’re made of.” With his work ethic and love of the sport, Hunter Stacy is poised for an exciting future—one that Western Reserve baseball fans will be eagerly following.

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