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Q&A With Kirkwood CC Commit: '16 Cal Clark- Cedar Rapids Prairie

November 5, 2015

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By Rob Allison
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----cal clark - calclark.jpgName: Cal Clark
Position: MIF
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds
High School: Cedar Rapids Prairie
PBR Rank: #53 in IA 2016 Class

Evaluation: 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting infielder. 6.97 runner. Rhythm in load. Square stride. Some length to contact with arm bar. Flat swing plane with consistent solid contact. Has good approach and works the middle of field with line drives. 82 mph exit velocity. Athletic defender. Shows good feet and fields out front with soft glove. Funnels occasionally. Needs to improve long release. Avg. accuracy to bag with 78 mph arm strength.

 

PBR: Why did you choose Kirkwood CC?
CLARK: I chose Kirkwood because I believe that they can help get me to the next level. I also feel like our team will be able to compete for conference championships and play at a high level.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
CLARK: I was getting recruited by mostly Division III schools (Coe, Central). I had the chance to visit Coe and was impressed.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
CLARK: The coaching staff first saw me when I was a freshman. My relationship with them has grown as Coach Rima is also my high school coach.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
CLARK: It feels great to know what you are doing. Now I can focus on my academics and get ready for great senior season at Prairie.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
CLARK: What put my decision over the top was that I saw a lot of the top kids in Iowa committing with the coaching staff at Kirkwood I think we can do great things. I am excited to join an outstanding 2016 class.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
CLARK: My USSSA coach Aaron Van Scoyoc. He started me teaching me footwork and fielding techniques at a very young age that are still prominent in my game today. Also my high school coaching staff has sharpened my skills.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
CLARK: I was very optimistic throughout the recruiting process. I had an idea of where I wanted to attend. It turned out to be a very rewarding process.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
CLARK: I am going to come in; work hard and try to earn a job.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
CLARK: When our team scored 4 runs with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th to beat Wahlert and win the conference championship last year.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
CLARK: Spencer Van Scoyoc. We were always teammates growing up but now it is a blast to play against him.

 

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