At the start of Owen Peake’s (12) baseball journey, he never could have guessed that he would be committing to play college baseball. Peake started tee-ball at age 5, and has since put in hours of practice for one goal: to progress in his baseball career.
After beginning his high-school career at first base for Westview, as a left-handed player, Peake knew he wanted to try out for pitcher. So, during his sophomore year, he said that he worked hard with the pitching coaches to get better. With Peake’s 1.83 earned run average (ERA) through his four years, he was nominated to the All-Palomar-League first team. He also recorded 70 strikeouts this season which was fifth in the division out of more than 100 pitchers.
Prior to this season, in October, Peake committed to Point Loma Nazarene University for baseball..

“My commitment to PLNU was something that took time,” he said. “Lots of thought went into the schools I was looking into, but it came down to which school I would be able to develop the most in a setting where coaches will have your back the whole way.”

Through his experiences at Westview, he said his coaches led him to improve greatly and develop as more than just a baseball player. He said that his coaches had confidence in him when he didn’t, and they helped him change positions and become great at what he does.

“Westview baseball is the most important step of my journey due to the great coaches who know how to help develop players not just for the present, but for the future as well,” Peake said. “They know that the four years that a player is in their program isn’t all that needs to be focused on. The future person and player that they will become is also a top priority.”

Peake chose PLNU due to the coaching staff having lots of confidence in him and the interest the team showed in home for many months prior to his commitment. He worked with the coaches showing them his film and how he is off the field by talking to them on the phone.
He said he has looked forward to college ball for years.
“Baseball is something that I have worked hard to pursue and take to the next level,” Peake said. “Now that I have the opportunity to continue, it is where the real growth as a player will develop and show.”