Commitment Spotlight - '18 Barron Holtz, RHP, Plainview-Elgin-Millville
September 4, 2017
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota
PBR: Why did you choose North Dakota State?
Barron: NDSU is a good D1 baseball school with great player development and coaching. It is also relatively close to my family.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Barron: University of Minnesota, Purdue, Valparaiso, Minnesota State-Mankato
PBR: Where did they first see you? How did your relationship develop with the coaching staff?Barron: They first saw me at a PBR showcase. Then we exchanged phone calls for a couple of months before they offered me.
PBR: What role do you expect to play your first year on campus?
Barron: I have the expectations of myself to be an impact player on the mound early on.
PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
Barron: Throughout my career my dad has been very influential, and in my later years the Minnesota MASH staff have helped push me even further.
PBR: What have you worked on/improved since last year?
Barron: My mechanics both on the mound and at the plate. With strong mechanics I have been able to focus on building velocity as well.
PBR: Who is the toughest player that you have faced in Minnesota?
Barron: Playing with Seth Halvorsen has been a lot of fun.
PBR: What are your thoughts on the recruiting process? Any advice for future players in your position.
Barron: Patience is key!
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Scouting Report
6/20/17- 6-foot-1, 168-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.88 runner. Shoulder load with low hand slot, spin tendencies with lower half, solid bat speed, pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact, 86 mph exit velocity. Above avg. athlete in field, works around and through baseball, has good actions, moves with ease. Throws are on-line with 93 mph arm from outfield with above avg. carry and accuracy. On mound; athletic actions, shows tempo and rhythm, long clean arm action, good hand speed out front with extension to plate. Fastball was consistently 87-88 mph for strikes. Breaking ball has 11/5 shape with solid depth. Changeup is still developing but shows feel around zone with pitch.
3/20/17- 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #28 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 6.78 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, flashes hard line drive contact, inverted swing plane, works middle of field, 81 mph exit velocity. 92 mph arm strength from outfield with accuracy and carry, lean athletic build, long strides and quick twitch actions, confident fielder and plays through ball well. On mound; shows rhythm and tempo to delivery, throws from OT slot, and works on downhill plane to hitter. Fastball was 85-87 mph, touching 88 mph, and hides ball from hitter. Tumbling action on 12/6 breaking ball with loose spin for strikes. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed with avg. action at plate.