Andrew Dickson

Head Baseball Coach / Assistant Athletic Director at Choate Rosemary Hall

[CONSEQUENCE @consequence]

Conan O'Brien used his Harvard University commencement speech to argue that humility and the human connection matter far more than any diploma.

"I always recognize the enormous role of luck in my life. Refusing to see how luck has played a role in anyone's success is simply ignorant. Many people are happy to mistake a lucky poker hand for their own brilliance, and fighting that human instinct has kept me sane.

"I honestly believe that community, spontaneity, and a real commitment to humility has helped me build a rich life that means much more to me than any diploma. And believe me, I'm not saying the goal is to renounce accomplishments, but rather to metabolize them. If you carry your victories lightly, other qualities –- kindness, originality, courage, humor, and humanity –- have room to emerge.

"Maybe the greatest lessons I've learned along these lines have been through my 24 travel shows. I have degraded myself in Cuba, Ghana, Korea, Armenia, half of Europe, Argentina, Thailand, Mexico, and Greenland, where I visited a real estate office and tried to buy the country. When I travel to another land, every quality I have discussed -- community, adaptation, and a sincerely humble approach -- are all necessary. When you don't speak the language, no one truly cares where you went to college, and you have no choice but to make friends.

"It's on these travels that I learned a great lesson: let yourself be bad at things. I have been a bad dancer in every country I have visited. But the people laugh because it turns out everyone everywhere is related to at least one terrible dancer. For me, humility on these trips can easily lead to humiliation, which is also a useful tool.

"Three weeks ago, I visited Amsterdam, dressed up as Van Gogh, and forced my way into the Van Gogh Museum, where I started loudly demanding a cut of the merchandising because I made no money during my lifetime. Guards forcibly ejected me. I was roundly mocked by patrons for my pathetic display. But I did see a lot of smiles. And not one person said, now that's a Harvard grad.

"In Tokyo, I met with a teacher of Japanese etiquette who volunteered I wasn't her type. And when I asked her why, she just said, 'face.' In Ghana, after accepting a royal invitation, I was kicked out of the Ashanti Palace by the Queen Mother, because her favorite soap opera was starting.

"I understand that I am preaching modesty and connection at a time when this is not in style. We are living through a period of extreme narcissism. Our current leadership in Washington believes that empathy is a weakness and that our nation stands supreme and alone. Add to that, everyone here today has a phone in their pocket that is algorithmically programmed to celebrate you and you alone by making you the protein-maxing hero of your own special journey.

"Much has been written about how isolated and siloed we've become, but for me, the antidote is quite simple. By de-emphasizing what makes us special — in your case, a prized degree — we can really find one another, not as an exercise in virtue, but as a path towards greater laughter, love, and real growth."

[Hudson Reed @hudsonreed2027]

Great season with Poly Prep! We played a top notch schedule of teams across the east coast including starts for me vs the top team in NJ and DC. I was selected to the all-tournament team for our end of season tournament.

38.2 innings (6-2)
2.71 ERA
1.16 WHIP
46ks
.189 BAA

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

It’s GAMEDAY.

The Wild Boars 🐗 are hosting Avon Old Farms today for the Founders League Semi finals at 2:30 PM.

We will also be honoring our Seniors with a ceremony at 2:15 PM.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

For the first time since 1998, the Wild Boars 🐗 have won the outright league regular season championship! The Wild Boars head to the league tournament as the #1 seed on Saturday.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

The Boars 🐗 roll to a 10-1 win to move to 14-1 on the year.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

The Boars 🐗 pick up the win to move to 13-1 on the year.

We are back in action tomorrow at 2:30 at home vs Kent.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

The Wild Boars 🐗 pick up a hard fought 5-4 road win at Deerfield, improving the 11-0 on the year.

D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

It’s GAMEDAY.

The Wild Boars 🐗 are traveling up to Deerfield today.

First pitch is set for 4:00PM

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

After a 10-0 start to the year the Wild Boars 🐗 are ranked #1 by the New England Baseball Journal for the first time in program history.

#D.E.B.T
@ChoateAthletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

@goChoate @ChoateAthletics

[NE Baseball Journal @NE_Baseball]

PREP POWER RANKINGS!

https://t.co/NRpgJaftiq

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

The Wild Boars 🐗 are on a roll and move to 10-0 with a big win over Westminster.

The Boars will be back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Deerfield.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

It’s GAMEDAY!

The Wild Boars 🐗 are back in action at Kent today.

First Pitch is set for 2:45.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

After an 8-0 start to the year the Wild Boars 🐗 have received their highest New England Baseball Journal ranking in program history.

[Choate Varsity Baseball @Choate_Baseball]

The Wild Boars 🐗 roll to a 5-0 win over Hotchkiss. The Boars are off to the programs best start since 2010 after moving to 8-0.

#D.E.B.T
@choateathletics

[Hudson Reed @hudsonreed2027]

2027 up to 88

5ip 6ks 2R(1ER) 1BB 67% strikes

Started game 4 of IMG National Classic and competed in zone all game with FB CB and SPL and helped team get 4-2 W.

[Hudson Reed @hudsonreed2027]

First full intent bullpen of 2026. Hit PR of 88 and sat 86-87. Looking forward to continuing to work and competing this season. @PRD_Scouting @marc_magliaro

[Perfect Game Mid-Atlantic @PGMidAtlantic]

‘27 Hudson Reed - @PolyBlueDevils (NY) put together an impressive showing; opened the game up with 5 Ks thru his first two inn & later induced weak contact. FB runs well w/ sink down in the zone (T84). Mistimed bats with a bigger/gradual CB ~68 mph. Lived on the edges of the zone. #MAChallenge

#PGHS @PG_Scouting

[Nate Kesselmark @natekesselmark2]

Been throwing the ball well at the start of the season:
2 appearances (2-0)
9 IP
2 ER
13 K
Facing really solid competition, off-speed has been great and fastball has been 91-93. Landing all my pitches in the zone.
@covenant_sg @adickson9

[Prep Baseball New England @PBNewEngland]

2028 CINF Liam Zeller (Choate Rosemary Hall, CT) lines a double to the backside to continue the rally for Choate.

Zeller showed out at the Central New England PSA this winter. 102.6 Peak EV, 88mph Max FB.

@LiamZeller2028 | @adickson9 | @EbertBaseball