Hard Work Pays Off For UMass Lowell Commit Forgues

Jack Forgues 3B / 1B / ST JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL, MA / 2025

LEOMINSTER, Ma. - Jack Forgues sees a bright future at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

“I love the culture,” the St. John’s High School senior said. “The coaches take care of their players and develop them right. It’s close to home so my parents and grandparents can come watch me play and the facilities are awesome. No other school matched it. I want to play there for four years.”

The ninth-ranked 2025 third baseman in New England was seen by UMass Lowell while playing for his travel team NorEasters as well as his high school squad.

“They saw me a lot in 15U and 16U and at high school games this past season,” Forgues related. “The big question was can I play third base? I played first for high school. They saw me play one game at third and offered. I felt comfortable there.”

The rest of his game was a no-brainer.

“They like my bat mostly,” the 17-year-old noted. “They like to recruit guys from my (summer) program. We play hard and respect the game. They also like my versatility, being able to play outfield, third and first.”

Merrimack was also considered as a future home by the 81st-ranked senior in Massachusetts, who was inspired to play at the next level by his brother Aaron, who is a junior playing at Hobart College.

“I saw my brother being recruited,” Forgues explained. “I saw what it takes and the opportunity college baseball gives. By my eighth grade summer I started looking at high schools which would give me the best opportunity to go on to college and play baseball.”

Admittedly, it was not an easy journey to the next level.

“A lot of kids can relate, it’s pretty stressful sending emails out,” Forgues said. “I looked at every single school in the northeast, their campuses and what they offer. I emailed all of them and did a lot of travel playing 15U and 16U ball. This past year I went to the PBR National Championships to get in front of coaches. Mixed in with my metrics, I wanted to see where I am with others in my grade so I did PBRs. It was a long process to develop and get seen, but I’m happy how it turned out.”

Coaches Casey Cummins, Matt Feld and Mike Alberts are credited with helping in both his recruitment and development.

“My athleticism has really improved,” the fifth-rated 2025 third baseman in Massachusetts explained. “At 15U I was more one dimensional, DH and outfield once in a while. I focused on playing third base because I thought that’s where I could end up in college baseball. I honed my arm and quickness in the offseason and have gotten better. My run time is also better. I was 7.5-7.6 at 15U and was 6.9 this past summer. I also play basketball which helps with my athleticism.”

Forgues, who carries a 3.75 unweighted and 4.1 weighted GPA, had a “sense of happiness” when his commitment became official.

“I felt all the hard work had paid off,” the 186th-ranked senior in New England said. “It was a big stress relief. I played two or three games after I committed and it was definitely different.” 

The 6-1 200-pounder believes he can be a strong contributor to the America East Conference program.

“I’ll bring a good bat and someone that will do anything in their power to help the team win games,” Forgues concluded. “I’m ready to put the work in both in school and in baseball. I want to wake up every day and be the best player and person I can be in college.”