His passion for the Lobo Baseball program, paired with UNM’s respected educational programs, have only helped convince him that he made the right decision. Being a Lobo has opened many doors for Mang and has allowed him to grow and progress in many aspects of life. As far as being a Lobo goes, “it’s pretty awesome for me. You know, being a kid you come down and watch football games, see the baseball team, you grow up around the culture and it’s a pretty special culture around here in Albuquerque. People take it really seriously so it’s special to be a part of.” Jared’s excitement and passion for the opportunities he’s been given thanks to the sport that he loves is easily recognized by his performance and genuine spirit. As his journey has progressed, his support system has only grown. Starting with his parents and his family, picking up coaches and teammates along the way, and now he has the support of his fans. This support is a type of appreciation that cannot be put into words. “When the fans get out there and they’re excited about it, it just makes us want to play that much more. The support is big time!”
Jared Mang continued to prove that with hard work and dedication, the dreams of a little kid are capable of one day being a reality. He is a strong believer that if you “work your tail off” then there is no reason why someone cannot accomplish their dream. “Don’t ever