Prospect Q&A: Franklinton HS's Josh Magee

February 4, 2015

Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

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Earlier this week, Josh Magee, an outfielder from Franklinton HS committed to Alabama Southern CC. Prep Baseball Report Louisiana spoke with Josh about his recruiting process and recent decision.

Name: Josh Magee
Position: OF
Grad year: 2015
School: Franklinton HS
State Rank: 20
Summer Team: Louisiana Knights/Elite
Commitment: Alabama Southern
The Scouting Report:
A 5-foot-10, 170-pound outfielder with a medium, athletic frame. Magee is a quality runner, 6.7 60 yard dash, with fast twitch actions and great defensive instincts. He shows a quality throwing arm with carry on throws, quick release and advanced accuracy. He also displays an advanced approach at the plate with great plate discipline, bat speed, and quality bat path. A quality overall player that plays extremely hard with the ability to not only be a solid defender, but also give headaches to the opposition on the base paths.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?
Magee: I expected recruiting to be interesting and relaxing. Some parts of the process can be very stressful.

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Magee: The distance didn't play a factor. When I went to Alabama Southern I felt like I was at home.

PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Magee: I met the coaching staff at a workout. Since then I have talk to them every other day. I have developed a strong relationship with the coaches.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?
Magee: The best player I have faced is Kolton Kendrick, he can flat out hit. He hit two home runs at our place when we faced them.

PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were an elite player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Magee: I became serious about my career after my sophomore season. I didn't play my freshman year, but when I came back I had an All-State year. That summer I started going to showcases.

PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Magee: I was looking for a school that I could feel at home with. A winning program, and a team who had the same goals as me.

PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Magee: My best attributes are that I'm a hard worker, I play hard and fast, and I'm going to do my best to help my team win.

PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Magee: I am going to work on every part of my game. It's possible that I will make a transition to second base in college. I want to learn to be more versatile.

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Magee: The biggest thing I could tell the young players is listen to your coaches, work hard, and play hard because you never know who is watching.

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Magee: I played football, so I used my football workouts to prepare me for baseball. Along with cage routines, and summer games.

PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Magee: The biggest thing I liked about Alabama southern was the family atmosphere. I fell in love with the campus, and the team had the same goals as me. I want to be apart of something thing special.

PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Magee: I also had offers from Holmes CC, Wharton CC, Alcorn State, and Grambling State.

PBR: Preview your high school season for us. How do you feel your team will be? What are your expectations and goals?
Magee: I'm very confident in my team this year. We are going to take the games one by one. My goals are a district championship, and a state championship run.

Prospect Q&A: Franklinton HS's Josh Magee

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