Link Jarrett saw his first season as the Irish baseball head coach end prematurely, but the seeds for an improvement over the Mik Aoki era were sown. The year ended with Notre Dame’s record a sparkling 11-2 and plenty of what if’s after the fantastic start.
Beyond excited to announce that I have decided to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. I want to thank all of my family members, coaches, and friends who have helped me grow and get better on and off the field. GO IRISH ☘️☘️☘️ pic.twitter.com/TSFhnYHZqe
— Karson (@karsonbonaparte) June 30, 2020
It was enough to impress Illinois INF/P Karson Bonaparte to commit to Jarrett and the Irish. Bonaparte has a solid head on his shoulders, knowing that with a truncated 2020 MLB Draft he most likely was not going to be selected, so a decision had to be made and the Irish fit in his plans.
ICYMI: Karson Bonaparte talks about his big league dreams and how going to Notre Dame will help him get there. Full interview here:https://t.co/Cqyy73DUzb pic.twitter.com/Ed4wSbYQC8
— Channel1450.com (@Channel1450com) July 6, 2020
Bonaparte will work hard to show scouts that he can advance to the next level and contribute to a big league team. Fortunately for Jarrett and Notre Dame, Bonaparte won’t be heading off to the professional ranks any time soon.