By Owen Prusek

During his college baseball prime, Harry Genth, one of the most feared hitters in all of the NCAA’s Division III in recent years, had pitching coaches around the Centennial Conference losing sleep about having to face Haverford College.

Genth diving for a ball.

Boasting a college career batting average of .430 and breaking several Haverford records, including the single-season home run record (42) and the single-season run record (69), Genth was also the Centennial Conference Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025, as well as being named the Perfect Game Co-Player of the Year his senior year. Clearly Genth thrived at the plate throughout his four seasons. 

For Genth, baseball was a lifestyle. Since the age of five, he knew that baseball was something he would want to pursue, and success seemed to come easily for him in the sport that he grew to love so much. From a young age, Genth knew he was an infielder, particularly a shortstop, a position he stayed in through college. When asked how he fell in love with the game, he stated how he could remember going out with his friends as a child and being coached by his and his teammates’ dads, making unforgettable memories that would pave the path of his young career. Baseball was a place where he could disconnect and put the stress of anything else on hold, focusing only on his craft. 

Growing up in a lacrosse-dominated area—Baltimore, Maryland—the baseball competition was sometimes lacking. It wasn’t until high school, at The Boys’ Latin School, that Genth really started to flourish as a player. He had a breakout season in his junior year and started to get looks from college scouts. Originally committing to Swarthmore College for only two weeks before deciding to decommit, Genth then decided to make the switch to Haverford, under the coaching of Dave Beccaria and staff. From there, he never looked back.

I had the pleasure of meeting Genth when introduced by my brother, Collegiate alum Miles Prusek (‘24), while they were teammates at Haverford. As an experienced senior, Genth took the freshman Prusek under his wing and became a close friend and mentor. Even after graduating, Genth kept his college friends close, offering guidance and sharing his experiences from the next level. 

Genth seemed to have a certain type of confidence going into his freshman season. Genth stated, “Confidence in baseball for me is half of the battle.” This confidence was what seemed to distance him from other players in DIII baseball. On top of his confidence, his work ethic and dedication to the game made him a standout player, seeming as if every year he would come back stronger, faster, and become a more developed player as he got older and more experienced. 

For every young athlete, there is definitely an aspiration to play at the next level, hoping that their talent can take them to the highest level of competition. Only a certain few people can say that they were skilled enough to earn a spot on a major league roster. When asked about his aspirations to be a big leaguer, he explained, “Everyone wants to make it to the Major Leagues, but is it a real possibility at the end of the day?” In his case, it was. Gaining recognition as an upperclassman in college, Genth slowly started to get looks from scouts of major league organizations. When asked about how difficult it is to start to gain recognition with scouts, he further explained how, “In order to get recognition, you have to be the best player on your team, in your conference, and in your county.” 

Genth signing with the Minnesota Twins organization.

For Genth, there was definitely a level of added pressure in the moments where scouts would be watching him, knowing that he had to perform at the top of his game to get his name written down and talked about. With the help of his agent, Tim McLean, a Haverford alum, Genth was drafted and decided to sign with the Minnesota Twins organization. He started his Major League career playing for the Trenton Thunder in their 2025 season. From there, he would make his way to AA baseball, playing for the Wichita Wind Surge to finish out 2025. He finished the season with six hits, including two home runs, and five stolen bases, so the future for Genth is an exciting one.

Asking more about his day-to-day, and what his schedule looks like now, he talked about the life of a pro player and how his mornings would consist of breakfast with his team and coaches, followed by either a lift or recovery, and then, when playing, they would ride over to the stadium for their usual 6 o’clock game time in front of local fans. The most significant change for Genth, going from a college player to a pro, was the amount of free time he would have without having to attend classes. As a player, Genth enjoys being able to put all of his time and thought into baseball and worry about nothing but performing under the lights. Genth stated, “This is the best job in the world. Being able to go out in front of a crowd and do what I love has always been a dream for me.”

All photos courtesy of Harry Genth.