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High School Graduation: 2026

Channing Cornelius Jr.

  • Outfielder

  • Right-Handed Pitcher

New Orleans, LA, USA

Tell us about yourself...

I am Channing Cornelius Jr., a 16-year-old Sophomore at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA. I hold a 4.4 GPA and was recently inducted into the National Honors Society. I am the oldest of three children. In baseball, I am a right-handed OF/RHP.

New Orleans 2023

How did you find out about the eda?

MLB NOLA Youth Academy

WHAT DOES THE EDA OPPORTUNITY MEAN TO YOU?

I am honored even to be considered for the scholarship. I feel the opportunity helps me further my dreams and continue working towards my baseball goals and career. It would help me with the exposure I otherwise wouldn’t get or have access to.

Share a little bit about your background...

I don’t really have anything big that I’ve had to overcome. I work hard in school and on the field every day in order to be an example to my siblings and fulfill my dream.

tell us one fun fact about yourself...

I like to play video games.

What career would you like to do? 

A Professional Baseball Player

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