FERRIDAY — When Trenton Miller was young, he suffered a head injury that caused him to have seizures and prohibited him from playing such contact sports like football and basketball.

However, it didn’t stop him from playing the sport he truly loved: baseball.

Ever since Miller was little, he was drawn to a baseball diamond. He started playing when he was about 4 years old and is now midway through his senior year at Delta Charter School.

At the moment, once the Storm’s season ends, so will Miller’s career. However, he is working for a chance to continue it.

“I’m thinking about going to play Louisiana College,” Miller said. “They reached out to me.”

It’s always been Miller’s dream to go on to and play at the next level. He has always wanted to be like former New York Yankee Derek Jeter — with whom Miller shares the same position, shortstop.

While Miller has always produced for the Storm — he is currently batting .345 with a majority of hits being doubles and knocking in 15 runs batted in — no college has really given him a serious look. So he is grateful that the NCAA Division III school located in Pineville is thinking about giving him a shot.

“I just want to go to the next level,” Miller said. “No one has really given me that chance. So since they have reached out to me, I really appreciate it.

“They told me that they plan to come watch a couple of my games. They just want me to keep playing hard.”

Although the statistics might say Miller is enjoying a nice final year in a Delta Charter uniform, he believes his season could be better.

“It could be better, but it’s going good,” Miller said. “For me personally, it’s going alright. I know I could do better.”

Currently, the Storm’s season has been frustrating for everyone involved as their record is 6-10. However, Miller has been a bright spot for Delta Charter according to coach Jarrett Hoffpauir.

“He’s our guy,” Hoffpauir said. “He is one of those guys who what he does, dictates what the team does. We ride his back.”

Even though Miller is trying to get himself to the next level this season, he is also trying to leave his mark on the program.

Miller has been starting for the Storm ever since he was in the eighth grade. During that time, Miller hopes he has been a good leader and has passed down leadership qualities to the younger players.

In Hoffpauir’s mind, Miller has done that and more.

“He leads by example,” Hoffpauir said. “He doesn’t say a whole lot. He is a different type of leader, but I’m fine with that. He’s got experience, which is something we have to build on.”

If the Wildcats were to offer Miller a scholarship, Hoffpauir believes they would be getting an all-around player, who can play multiple positions and who swings the bat well.

As Miller’s senior year is inching closer and closer to the ninth inning, he is focused on improving his game. He wants to continue on becoming a better leader, hitter and a defensive shortstop.

Miller doesn’t want to think about this chapter in life coming to an end. When asked, he got a little choked up about it.

“I’d rather not think about it,” Miller said. “I’m going to miss it for sure.”

Instead, Miller wants to continue striving to achieve his dream: playing at the next level.

“It keeps you on the right track,” Miller said. “Keeps your head focused and it makes you play harder out here because you know somebody is watching you.

“It would be amazing.”