Choctaw’s Broedy Taron
Choctaw High School junior Broedy Taron does a little bit of everything on the baseball field, but he is most at home in the middle of the action. As a shortstop and pitcher for the Yellowjackets, he embraces pressure and the challenge that comes with it.
“I play two positions,” Taron said. “Shortstop: I love the challenge of defending hard-hit ground balls. The game moves fast and reacting in those moments is one of my favorite parts. Pitcher: Focusing on hitting my spots in the strike zone and executing each pitch.”
That poise has grown with experience. Taron said the biggest leap in his game heading into the new season has come from learning how to slow everything down and study it. “Learning to slow the game down and really build my understanding of it,” he said. “Watching film and going back over my mistakes has helped me improve a lot.”
Athletics, he said, has already taught him lessons that reach beyond the diamond. “Consistency is key,” Taron said. “If I stay consistent, I will reach my goals and see success because of it.”
Taron credits his parents for shaping that mindset. “My parents inspire me the most,” he said. “They both work extremely hard and have shown me that discipline and dedication can lead to the results you want.”
Around Choctaw’s program, Taron is known as a vocal leader who keeps standards high while still making room for fun. “We always have a great time at practice,” he said. “No matter how tough it gets, we stay locked in and focused, but we also make sure to have fun together.”
That balance has produced some of his favorite memories, including winning regionals as a sophomore. “It was one of the first times I felt so much joy from winning, and it meant even more because of the teammates I shared it with,” Taron said.
Taron said he is “probably” the most vocal teammate, constantly pushing those around him to maximize every opportunity. “I want our team to be the best and want to make the most out of every practice, scrimmage and game,” he said. He points to teammate Tripp Enright, a friend since they were 5, as the one who keeps everyone laughing with “great jokes and come backs.”
Away from baseball, Taron is enrolled in the EOC Tech physical therapy program and enjoys history through film, a class he said brought the past to life. He lists former elementary teacher Mrs. Foster as a favorite because “she made learning fun and never treated me like a little kid.” In his free time, Taron likes going to the lake with his family, playing basketball with friends, going to the movies and playing video games.
