During the spring of David’s sophomore high school baseball season, he experienced discomfort in his throwing shoulder. As a two-way player, he attempted to manage the pain by focusing solely on being a position player and participating in physical therapy. After two weeks of this plan, and resting as much as possible, there was no change in the discomfort. An MRI revealed a SLAP tear and the need to clean up the rotator cuff. Surgery was performed at OrthoCarolina in May of 2022 and seven months of physical therapy ensued at Architect Sports. DP was finally cleared to resume baseball activities right before Christmas 2022. The journey was long and arduous both physically and mentally. When most may have given up the dream of playing college baseball…DP recalibrated and adjusted!
David “DP” Krise was awarded the Deen Award because he never quit on his dream and he found the right fit for his continued involvement in the game at the collegiate level. The work ethic exuded to continue the dream and not give up are core values of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he is committed to play and be an ambassador for the school in their class of 2028. DP embodies the ideals, commitment, perseverance and hard work that On Deck Academy strives to model for all of its athletes!
