Warrior on the World Stage: Tyreek Sherman on Team Bahamas

Tyreek Sherman has always imagined himself wearing his country's colors. This past year, that dream became reality — not once, but twice. First for the Bahamas Pan America U23 team at the 2025 Tournament in Panama in October of 2025 and against for the Bahamas Open team in the 2025 Caribbean Baseball Cup in December of 2025.

"Representing my country has always been a dream of mine and to see it come true multiple times in one year is truly a blessing," Sherman said. "The jersey means so much more and the stakes are a lot higher and I love it."

The opportunity, he said, was about more than baseball. It was about pride, family and carrying the hopes of a nation. "It's fun to compete knowing you have not just your team but your country supporting you," Sherman said. "Seeing my friends and family support me and show up to the games to cheer me on is a feeling I can't get anywhere else."

Sherman's journey began long before international tournaments and packed stadiums. "I started playing baseball at the age of three back home in the Bahamas," he said. His love for the game grew when he moved to the United States to attend Life Prep Academy, where he began focusing on pitching during his sophomore year of high school.

That focus paid off when a coach from the Bahamas recommended him for the national team. "A coach of mine from back home recommended me because he believed in me," Sherman said. "Because of my performance in the Panama tournament I was invited to be on the open national team that played in the 2025 Caribbean Baseball Cup."

Sherman's first international outing came in Panama, where he pitched against Cuba. "I pitched until the 7th when I got relieved," he said. "I didn't give up any hits until the fourth inning so that was good." The strong performance earned him MVP honors, helped take down an undefeated Team Cuba and put his name on the international stage.

After Panama, Sherman returned to Sterling College and went back to his studies before receiving "the call." An opportunity to play on the Bahama's open national team in the 2025 Caribbean Baseball Cup hosted in his home country. Not wanting to miss out on the opportunity, Sherman managed to take his final's early and return home to pitch for the Bahamas as they played the Dominican Republic.

"I ended up throwing the whole game and didn't give up a single run," he said. His team advanced to the championship game against Curaçao, where Sherman pitched into the fifth inning and allowed just one run. "Overall, I feel like I did good, especially knowing I pitched against professionals 10+ years older than me," he said.

Although Curaçao ended up claiming the championship, Sherman said those moments taught him lessons he'll carry with him into the upcoming season. "Everyone is going to fail and that does not define you or your talent," he said. "I learned to just be confident, trust in God and trust the work that I put in because in the end it's just a game, and it's all about having fun."

For Sherman, the best memories weren't just on the mound — they were in the dugout. "Most of the guys on the teams played professional baseball and that's my goal in life," he said. "Being able to soak up information from them was something I will always remember."

He said sharing the field with other Bahamian players was special. "I don't usually get the chance to play with other Bahamians so for us to come together and do it is truly amazing," he said.

Sherman added that he feels a responsibility to set an example, especially for his younger brother back home. "Setting a good example for him is an amazing responsibility that I enjoy," he said.

Sherman will continue to set that example at Sterling College, as the Warriors are in the early weeks of their spring season.