Broken Arrow’s Kannon Bedford

Broken Arrow sophomore Kannon Bedford is already making his presence felt on the baseball diamond. A versatile contributor for the Tigers, Bedford splits time between catcher and the outfield, embracing whatever role the team needs from him.

Earning a varsity opportunity as a freshman remains one of Bedford’s proudest accomplishments. He also points to last season’s regional games as his favorite memory so far, moments that confirmed he belonged at the high school level. Along the way, baseball has sharpened his mentality as much as his skills. “You can’t be stuck on something you did wrong; you have to have a short memory and keep going,” Bedford said.

That mindset has been shaped by people both inside and outside the program. Bedford still remembers his seventh-grade science teacher as a favorite because they bonded over the game and spoke the same baseball language. At home, he draws inspiration from his parents, who are raising five children while still finding time and resources to support every sport their kids play. “My parents, them having 5 children and giving us all the things we could ever want, and supporting all of our sports we played is something I want to do for my kids one day,” Bedford said.

Within the Broken Arrow clubhouse, teammate Jordan Myers has left a lasting impression by reminding Bedford to relax, play loose and enjoy the game. Representing Broken Arrow is a source of pride for the sophomore, who loves wearing school colors and feeling the support of classmates in the stands. He leans on the belief that “your mind is the strongest part of your body,” striving to keep a strong mindset through every inning.

Bedford credits his parents and coaches for their constant support, on and off the field, and says his faith grounds him through it all. He also looks up to Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, admiring how Betts plays the game with confidence despite not being the biggest player on the field.