If there is one word Nicholls State University baseball Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux can use to describe senior first baseman David Zorn, it is inspiring. According to Thibodeaux, Zorn is the type of person that is always there for his teammates. His leadership quality is an example of his inspirational ability.

“He is a good, inspirational guy that is always there for his teammates. I watched David grow up from an immature 17 year old to a 22-year-old man. Seeing him grow is rewarding for me,” Thibodeaux said.

Senior outfielder Justin Smith said that Zorn says positive things in the dugout during games.

“As a teammate, he is a great leader, and I think he does a lot of positive things. He is always on point with positive stuff he says to us. It all makes sense and we use what he says. He is a good leader. As a friend, he is an awesome guy,” Smith said.

Zorn is from Morgan City, La. and attended Berwick High School where he was a three-time first team All-District selection. Zorn committed to Nicholls the summer before his senior year of high school. He wanted to be a part of a traditional program.

“I chose to come here because coach had a lot of faith in me. He offered a scholarship to me and talked to me a lot from my junior to senior year,” Zorn said. “I felt confident coming to Nicholls to be a Colonel. I wanted to be a part of the tradition here, and help make it better.”

Seth Thibodeaux said Zorn is not one to complain, not even when he injured his knee.

“Two years ago, he went after a flyball and into a brick wall during the Tulane game. He hit his knee really hard and he never said a word about it. It took me over a year to figure out that he was losing his step,” Thibodeaux said. “He wore a brace and never complained about it. I cannot tell you how much it meant to him for him not to sit out.”

Although his position is listed on the roster as outfielder/first baseman, Thibodeaux said the senior’s primary position is leader. He knows when he is not being the best leader and he works harder to become the best leader he can be.

“In his junior year, his numbers went down, but we needed a first baseman in the middle of the season. We were struggling, and then all of a sudden we put him there. Next thing you know we are leading the conference in double plays,” Thibodeaux said. “Sunday, he played outfield and first base for us. If I put David at third base, he would do it and not ask why.”

Zorn graduated last semester with a degree in business management and plans to work for his father’s air conditioning company when he leaves Nicholls.

“I graduated last semester in business management, and to stay eligible I went over to general studies this semester. My father owns an air-conditioning company in Morgan City. After this semester, I am going to start working for him and follow in his footsteps and learn the business,” Zorn said.

Thibodeaux said that he could see Zorn as a successful businessman that will donate money to the Nicholls baseball program in the future.

“Looking 10 years from now, I see him living close to home and well-off financially. He will have a lot of money and kids. He will more than likely donate a lot of money to Nicholls baseball,” Thibodeaux said. “He will forever have a huge part in Nicholls baseball.”