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Q&A With S. Dakota State Commit: '16 Levi Falck- Centennial

November 6, 2015

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By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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----levi falck - levifalck.jpgName: Levi Falck
Position: SS/OF
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds
High School: Centennial
PBR Rank: #30 in MN 2016 Class

Evaluation: 6-foot-2, 195-pound versatile player. Solid framed player. Ran a 6.76 60. Slightly inverted swing plane. Solid contact with gap to gap approach. Showed bat speed and power to pull side of field. 87 mph exit velocity. Shows solid actions in outfield and infield. Projects more at 3B in infield. Arm is clean and loose from lower ¾ arm slot. Threw 87 mph from OF and 80 mph across diamond. Some tail/sink action on throws effecting accuracy. Has above average tool-set across the board and is a physical player. High Follow through the summer and into the Fall.

 

PBR: Why did you choose South Dakota State University?
FALCK: I chose South Dakota State because the coaches have impressive backgrounds and the facilities are amazing. The location is good being only 3 and a half hours away from home.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
FALCK: Creighton and Iowa Western CC, but when I visited South Dakota State I knew it was the best fit for me.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
FALCK: They saw me at the PBR Top Prospect Showcase. They decided to keep in contact and come to a couple of games that led to an unofficial visit and I really liked all the coaches.

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?
FALCK: For sure. Ever since sophomore year I have been worried about college, and now that it's over and I get to play for a great team, it’s a huge relief.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
FALCK: There were multiple. The coaches and new facilities really put it over the top for me.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
FALCK: Matt Faulken, a former St. Thomas coach, owns a hitting facility right by my house and he lets me come up whenever I want and he will throw BP.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
FALCK: I was expecting it to be difficult, but the coaches made it very easy and fun.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
FALCK: They expect me to come in and compete for a spot at shortstop, and if that doesn't work right away, they see me moving around a lot and using my versatility to my advantage.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
FALCK: My most memorable moment is going to Las Vegas with the Blizzard program and competing against kids from all over the country.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
FALCK: Jake Irvin was the best pitcher I've ever faced, it was fun competing against a now Big XII pitcher.

 

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