Before every game, Jake Ogden suits up the same way. Same order, same rhythm, same routine. It’s a small detail, but for the University of Miami’s starting shortstop, consistency is everything. It’s what helped him turn zero Division I offers out of high school into a spot on one of the nation’s most storied programs. It’s what helped him play in all 56 games last season at UNC Greensboro. It’s what helped him become a Cape Cod League All-Star and champion. That same consistency still drives him now, batting well over .300 and starting every game for the Hurricanes — quickly displaying himself as one of the most productive shortstops in the country.
Ogden has only missed two games in his entire college career, both during his freshman season at Barry University and they still bother him to this day. His reliability on the field, however, doesn’t come without effort behind the scenes. He’s done it all while managing Type 1 diabetes. “I mean, those doubleheaders are tough,” Ogden said with a slight grin. “Especially in Florida, it’s really hot, and it affects blood sugars. I had some moments where I was in a tough spot, but I’ve learned how to manage it better. And I would say this season, I haven’t had a single problem.
