Throughout the summer, DartmouthSports.com will be focusing on members of the Class of 2025 who are currently in their "Sophomore Summers" presented by the Norwich Inn.
This installment focuses on
Elliot Krewson of the baseball program.
DartmouthSports.com: What was it in the recruiting process that sold you on Dartmouth?
Elliot Krewson: Having been recruited during the pandemic in 2020, I was unable to visit campus before committing to the school. Without this experience, I still choose Dartmouth due to its strong reputation for academic achievement and highly decorated baseball program. The main aspect of Dartmouth that separated itself from other schools recruiting me was the tight-knit community present in Hanover and the healthy balance between academics and athletics. Although I couldn't physically view the campus, I understood through online tours and conversations with coaches that the experience at Dartmouth was unique and unrivaled, while the school's reputation already speaks for itself.
DS: Outside of sports, what are you most passionate about?
EK: Outside of baseball, I am quite passionate about software and technology. In particular, I am fascinated with the innovations regarding artificial intelligence that have started to develop in the past year, and I believe that the safe implementation of AI and augmented reality services have the potential to completely redevelop the society that we live in today.
DS: Other than your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life?
EK: My brother's presence in my life has had a profoundly positive influence on me as both an athlete and an individual. With a two-year age gap between us, I have had the privilege of learning from his experiences while growing up in close proximity. I firmly believe that a significant portion of my achievements, both on the field and in life, can be credited to his invaluable guidance.
DS: What has been your best on-field memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
EK: My favorite memory thus far for Dartmouth baseball has been witnessing
Peter O'Toole's walk-off hit against Columbia in the final game of our 2022 season. Ending a successful season on such a high note was extremely beneficial to our team's chemistry and outlook on the season as a whole.
DS: If you could choose one moment in sports history that you could have been at, what moment would it be and why?
EK: Being a St. Louis native, I believe there is only one correct answer to this question: David Freese's walk-off homerun against the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. Although I was able to watch this event six inches away from a television, I truly feel that experiencing that homerun in-person rivals witnessing Thomas Jefferson sign the Declaration of Independence.
DS: What is your hidden talent?
EK: This talent is not entirely hidden, but I would consider myself quite skillful at table tennis. I like to play the sport competitively in tournaments when I am back home, but I have not quite found a great spot to play on campus yet. If anyone knows a good spot to play, please let me know.
DS: What would be your best advice to your 15-year-old self?
EK: If I could offer one piece of advice to my 15-year-old self, it would be to embrace a slower pace and have faith in my own abilities. Whether it pertains to baseball, the recruiting process, or college preparation, I realized that I needlessly subjected myself to stress and unrest by constantly trying to expedite everything or excessively worrying about the outcome. Instead, I should have trusted in myself, allowed events to unfold naturally and had confidence in my own capabilities. I would also tell myself to practice more for the driver's test.
