VERO BEACH, FL — Charles “Chuck” Singletary IV, a highly regarded senior student-athlete at Vero Beach High School, has officially secured a full-ride baseball scholarship to attend Wallace State College in Hanceville, Alabama. Considered one of the premier high school baseball talents on the Treasure Coast, Singletary’s dedication on the diamond and in the classroom has paved the way for this significant collegiate milestone.
Transferring to Vero Beach High School from Fort Pierce Central High School last summer, the Fort Pierce resident quickly made his mark on a community deeply embedded in baseball history. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 188 pounds, Singletary serves as the starting shortstop and outfielder for the Fighting Indians Varsity Baseball Team, wearing jersey number one. His on-field contributions have helped propel the Vero Beach squad to a stellar 20-4 season record, with the team gearing up to compete in the regional semifinal games.
“I’m very excited for him. When he got here, that was a goal of ours as a staff – let baseball be his vehicle to college,” said Bryan Rahal, head baseball coach for the Fighting Indians. “He continued to push hard academically. We think he’ll do big things.”
Coach Rahal praised Singletary’s growth, work ethic, leadership, and positive energy, noting how the initially reserved student quickly built strong connections with his peers and teachers. Beyond his athletic prowess, Singletary has maintained a strong academic record, holding a 3.4 grade point average. Furthermore, his commitment to community service has earned him an additional $11,000 in local scholarships from various community organizations.
Singletary’s journey in baseball began at just four years old, introduced to the sport by his father, Charles Singletary III. Over the years, he has relentlessly honed his skills, largely through his involvement in the Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program held locally at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach.
The young athlete’s dedication extends far beyond his own training; he actively coaches and mentors younger baseball players every other weekend. According to his mother, Charsea Singletary, her son eats and sleeps baseball. She proudly described him as the first person to arrive at practice and the last one to leave, constantly working to improve his swings.
James Willis, president and CEO of the Nike RBI program in Vero Beach, alongside his wife April who serves as vice-president, has watched Singletary flourish into a phenomenal player who continuously gives back to local youth. Bob DuPuy, former Major League Baseball president and a board member for the Nike RBI program, echoed this sentiment regarding Singletary’s full-ride scholarship.
“Chuck’s a fine young man. We
