Commitment Spotlight: '19 Kai Brisk, 1B, Buffalo
January 18, 2019
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PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Brisk: I chose Northern State because the fit felt right. Out of all of the schools I toured it just had the right feel along with great coaches, facilities and academics
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Brisk: I was considering some other D2 schools and some D3 schools
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Brisk: I believe the first time the coaching staff saw me was a league legion game in the summer and then again in the legion state tournament. After that I reached out to them and then I visited
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?
Brisk: It was a great feeling after committing to now focus on just school and baseball
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Brisk: One of the main factors was competing at a high level to have great competition at the next level
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Brisk: My dad has helped me the most from coaching me in youth ball, to the occasional batting practice, and getting me in the weight room
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Brisk: The recruiting process was harder than I had expected. From visits every week to trying to rule out other great schools
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Brisk: I believe my freshmen year I will be competing for a spot at first base right away and I plan on trying to compete as a pitcher as well
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Brisk: My most memorable moment in baseball by far is our legion team placing 6th in state this year
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Brisk: The best player I have played against is Jordan Barth from Cold Springs.
Scouting Report
8/11/18- 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-handed hitting two-way player. 7.84 runner. Squared wider stance. Small stride and hands load back into an arm bar. Longer swing path. Mid/pull approach with average strength and could have more with more leg use. Mainly line drive and fly ball contact. 86 mph exit velocity. IF- OK glove with heavy feet movement. Arm strength of 72 mph with sinking carry and ok accuracy. On mound- Big frame with smooth repeatable delivery. Pause in hand break that makes for slower arm action. Higher ¾ arm action. Fastball is straight and flat at 73-75 mph. Curveball tumbles with 11/5 break and loose early spin thrown at 57-62 mph. Change-up has cut action with push release