Piedmont High School outfielder Jack Guinn leans on lifelong bonds, family legacy and a love for science as he helps anchor one of the state’s tightest baseball clubs. The right fielder says the connection he has with his teammates is at the heart of Piedmont’s success.
“This team is extremely tight knit,” Guinn said. “We’ve been playing together since we were little and that connection is what allows us to be successful.”
That comfort showed last season as Piedmont made a run to the state tournament, a milestone Guinn still savors. “Making state last year and spending the night at the hotel with my teammates was so fun and it’s a memory I’ll never forget,” he said.
Guinn, who patrols right field, embraces one of the most challenging spots on the diamond. “I play right field and the most difficult part of playing it is that most fields are set up to where at game time right field is looking right in the sun,” he said. Since last season, he has focused on refining his all-around game. “Since last season I’ve gotten faster and stronger and cleaned up a lot of my defensive and hitting technique,” Guinn said.
Baseball also runs deep in his family. “My grandpa who played professionally and my dad who played in college both inspire me to be the best player I can be because they show me what it takes to get to the next level,” Guinn said. That example has shaped his approach to sports and life. “Playing sports has taught me the importance of working with other people towards a goal, and the importance of working hard to get what you want,” he said.
Away from the field, Guinn thrives in the classroom and enjoys a full schedule. He is a member of the National Honor Society and lists AP Chemistry with Mrs. Davidson and AP Biology with Mrs. Dang as his favorite, if demanding, classes. “As tough as it is I love science,” he said. In his free time, Guinn likes to go to the gym, spend time with friends and family, and watch sports with his dad. Around the team, he points to teammate Carsten Brown as the one who keeps everyone loose. “The funniest guy would probably have to be Carsten Brown. He always finds a way to make the team laugh,” Guinn said.
