Goliad High School Junior Tyler Priour is pursuing his dream of one day playing for a professional baseball team. The varsity pitcher learned to catch almost as soon as he learned to walk.
Aspires to be an Astro
Originally published March 7, 2010 at 9:30 p.m., updated March 7, 2010 at 11:11 p.m.
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Goliad High School, junior, Tyler Priour dreams of playing for the Astros.
Following a session of sports therapy, Tyler Priour works on muscle strength using the Crossover symmetry system. Priour, a junior at Goliad High School is a versatile player for the team, playing many different positions.
Handed a glove for his birthday is how Tyler Priour was told his love for baseball began.
Taught how to hit and catch as soon as he could walk, Priour began at a young age training for a career in baseball with his father, Robert Priour as his first coach.
"When I was four, I started in a league," said Priour, who is now 16 and a junior at Goliad High School.
Goliad baseball coach A.J, Valdez said Priour is a versatile player - pitching, batting, short stop and playing outfield.
Although Priour admits pitching is his favorite.
"I like pitching lessons because you control the game," said Priour.
Valdez said he not only focuses on his students' physical capabilities, but on their mental strength.
"Baseball is a game of failure. You have to work on mental skills," said Valdez, who has been coaching for 10 years in Goliad.
"Mental lapse is our big focus," said Valdez.
It is something that the team is focused on and players intend to demonstrate throughout upcoming games.
"We just need to go out and beat somebody without a doubt," said Priour, who has found his own improvements through lifting weights and improving players agility.
"He's put in the work," said Valdez of Priour's improvements and demonstration of leadership.
Priour hopes to pursue baseball in college and continue on into the pros.
"I have dreams to play for the Astros one day," said Priour.
"He could very well get to the next level," said Valdez because of being a small town, but adds it's not impossible.
"Every year we have had 1 to 2 players go into the next level," said Valdez, who tries to help his players who want to pursue baseball through camps, training and showcases.
Priour said he has taken full advantage of his coach's advice.
"I've been in showcases and play during the fall and spring," said Priour, who has high hopes for district to begin.
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