“I think I was able to gain more confidence over the summer,” Way said. “I didn’t get a lot of at-bats last year, and it’s hard when you’re not getting in there, but I got to face a college pitcher this summer, which definitely helped my confidence.”

“He’s become more relaxed and more comfortable on the field,” Albright added. “He just needed that extra experience to get comfortable with himself and improve.”

Off the field, Way is involved in community service, a stark contrast for a player who can be seen mashing pitches at the plate. He helps with a PBHA program called Keylatch, an afterschool organization that helps students in grades K-5 in Boston’s South End with their homework. Way notes that “it’s been a rewarding experience when I’ve been able to go.”

Looking toward the future, Way hopes to either continue with the hard work he has been putting into baseball or to move toward another passion of his: medical school.

“If I had the chance to keep playing baseball, I think I would have to give it a shot,” Way said. “I’ve always found neurobiology to be interesting, so if it wasn’t baseball, it would definitely be medical school.”

“[Way’s] got a quiet demeanor, but his work ethic speaks volumes,” Walsh said. “He’s one of the guys that sticks around after practice, is always in the cages, and works hard. He’s such a quality kid, and I’m proud to have him on the baseball team.”

No matter what his pursuits, Way’s hard work and dedication will ensure that whatever opportunity faces him, he will hit it out of the park.