Baseball 2025 Senior Reflections

Ahead of this weekend's final games at Attanasio Family Field at Murray Stadium, the six members of the Brown baseball senior class of 2025 reflected on their careers and their time at Brown. This year's seniors will be recognized with a pregame ceremony before the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Penn.

Gunner Boree – INF – Jacksonville, Fla.
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"My favorite memory is my go-ahead home run against Bryant this year down to our last out. That or the time we accidentally overloaded the elevator my freshman year at USF and accidentally broke it for the weekend."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"My relationship with my fellow seniors is everything. They aren't just my friends but my brothers for the rest of my life."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"Going into Senior Day I'm upset. Baseball is everything to me and it is really tough understanding that my college career is coming to an end on Saturday."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
"I'll miss the guys the most. My teammates have made Brown everything it is for me. I will miss making memories with them the most."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"Right now to try and play in the draft league in July and see what happens from there."

Nathan Brasher – OF – San Diego, Calif.
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"My favorite memory up to this point has to be the time spent in the Dominican Republic with the team. We got to spend a lot of time together as a team and made great memories in a unique environment. Definitely a trip I will remember forever."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"My fellow seniors are some of my best friends in my life. I enjoy seeing, talking, and spending time with each of them. We all have unique relationships with each other making for a great time whenever we are all together."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"I am still in disbelief that these are our last baseball games together. It feels like it wasn't too long ago when we were all moving in and picking our freshman year classes. That being said, I have never had more fun playing baseball in my life and I am extremely grateful that I got the opportunity to play baseball with the guys that I did over the four years at Brown."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
"Hands down my teammates and coaches. Through working out, practicing, hitting, and more these people have become such an important part of my life over the last four years. I will never forget the hard work and sacrifice these people have put in to make me a better baseball player, teammate, and person."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"I plan on moving back to California and working for a clothing startup from the creators of TravisMathew called BOEN. There is potential to have a hybrid role to work under Travis Brasher as well that I am excited for."

Conor Cooke – C – Wrentham, Mass.
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"My favorite memory would probably be playing at USF or Stetson. The southern trips before we go into Ivy play have given me some of my favorite memories here."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"I would describe them as brothers. These are guys you are willing to do anything for and are there for you at any time."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"It's definitely saddening but also something to be proud of. This game has given me so much since such a young age, teaching me what it means to be on a team and to be a great teammate. I'm glad that I chose baseball to dedicate so much time to throughout the years."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
"I'll miss seeing the fellas everyday, messing around in the locker room, and all of the bus ride shenanigans."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"I plan on pursuing my master's in management next year before entering the work force."

Santhosh Gottam – RHP – Flower Mound, Texas
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"Honestly, probably watching JY getting his first career save at Stetson. That's my best friend and seeing how hard he worked over the years to get to that huge moment and come through was awesome."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"Our bond is incredibly strong. They truly are brothers of mine. I've spent nearly every day of the past four years with at least one of them. Our relationship goes much further than on the field, and I know it'll continue after college too."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"It's definitely hard for me to accept that baseball is coming to an end. I'm just making sure I take everything in and find joy in little moments that I have left with the game."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
"Getting to take the field everyday with my best friends. There's something special about trying to build something with a group of guys that mean so much to you. It sucks that we couldn't get it done, but I'm glad it was with this group."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"I am taking a gap year before med school. During that time, I plan to work as a tutor and as an EMT to get some clinical experience."

Jared Johnson – OF – Sammamish, Wash.
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"My favorite Brown baseball memory has to be the preseason trips down South before league play. The bus and plane trips with the team was always a great time, and getting to play in warm weather against good competition was always a lot of fun."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"I couldn't ask for a better group of guys in our class. Since we all arrived on campus, we were an incredibly tight knit group that got along instantly. Over the four years we've only gotten closer, and I'm glad to call them my best friends."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"I don't think many of the feelings have hit me yet, but it's hard to believe my time playing baseball is almost over. I've spent a lot of time reflecting on how much I've dedicated to the sport, and how baseball has been such an integral part of my life every day until this point, be it playing, the friends I've made, or setbacks I suffered along the way. I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that the sport has given me, and I'm going to miss sharing a field with this team."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
The thing I will miss most about Brown baseball is definitely the friendships that I've developed with my teammates all four years I've been here. I have spent essentially every day with my teammates since stepping on campus, and the bonds and memories I've made with them are those that will last a lifetime. I'm going to miss all the experiences I've had with them, good or bad, but I'm incredibly thankful to have been a part of it."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"I am planning on attending Stanford University to pursue a masters in aeronautics and astronautics next Fall."

Jacob Young – LHP – Mill Valley, Calif.
What's your favorite Brown baseball memory up to this point?
"My favorite Brown baseball memory is my save at Stetson. It was my first career save, and an awesome team win to beat a good team down south."

Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
"It's honestly hard to put into words. We've been through so much together the past four years, and they are my brothers for life. We're a very tight-knit group, and I got lucky to be in the same class with such a good group of guys."

Describe the feeling going into senior day. What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career?
"Definitely has me reflecting on my time here as a player at Brown. I've learned so much about myself as a player and person, and I couldn't be happier that I had this amazing experience. That being said, I'm going to miss being a part of this team and looking forward to enjoying the last few moments."

What will you miss most about Brown baseball?
"My relationship with my teammates and coaches. They've been such a constant support system and community for me the last four years, and I'm so thankful for them."

What are your postgraduate plans?
"I plan on using my remaining eligibility to play and attend graduate school."

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Players Mentioned

Gunner Boree

Nathan Brasher

Conor Cooke

Santhosh Gottam

Jared Johnson

Jacob Young

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