Commitment Spotlight: '20 Jack Steil, SS, Rocori
September 25, 2019
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PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Steil: I chose the University of Nebraska because the coaching staff made it feel like home and it's the best fit for me to take my skills to the next level.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Steil: Creighton was the only other school I visited before Nebraska.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Steil: The coaches first saw me at a PBR showcase in Minnetonka. My relationship developed very well with the coaches after I took my visit and started talking more and more with them.
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?
Steil: Yes, it is relieving having a school picked out for the future.
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Steil: I think the deciding factor was the coaches and how they made the school feel like home.
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Steil: My parents have helped me the most because of all the support they have given me, and Andy Judkins has helped me improve my baseball skills and has helped me throughout the recruiting process.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Steil: I didn't really know what to expect going into the process and it was difficult at times but with the help of others the process became easier.
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Steil: They told me that I have to get on campus and prove myself just like everyone else.
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Steil: Playing in the state championship at Target Field my sophomore year.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Steil: Ethan Bosacker is the best player that I have ever played against.
Scouting Report
6-foot-2, 205-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. U. of Nebraska commit. #3 ranked player in state and #330 in PBR Overall for 2020 class. 6.88 runner. Has real barrel strength through zone, drives baseball with authority, has pop in bat to both gaps, 92 mph exit velocity. Athletic in field, moves well to cover ground, accurate arm with above avg. carry to bag, profiles as college third baseman or right fielder with athleticism and strength. 89 mph arm across infield.
2018 PBR Future Games- Offensive stand-out in event. Went 4/5 with 3 singles, a double, 4 walks, and 6 RBI’s.
6/17/18- 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. #199 ranked player in PBR Overall. Present strength in lean athletic frame. 7.00 runner. Body load, solid bat speed, lift through contact, routinely squares baseball, flashes of pop in bat, 94 mph exit velocity. Active feet in field, works out front, long arm action, avg./sure hands that should continue to improve, above avg. carry and accuracy to bag, 90 mph arm across infield.
3/17/18- Though he was a bit banged up and unable to throw on the day, Steil still stood out. A physical specimen with lean strength throughout his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame, the right-handed hitter exhibited natural feel for the barrel while remaining balanced throughout his round of batting practice. He produced an exit velocity of 95 mph off the tee, and the ball seemed to jump off his bat with minimal effort. His barrel lags in the zone on a flat path, and while the hands get a bit stagnant with his leg kick he makes up for it with advanced strength through the zone. A 6.95-runner, Steil showcased solid actions on the infield although he was not throwing. His frame may outgrow his listed, shortstop position, but he should continue to develop even more power moving forward which should make him a viable third base candidate. Overall, Steil is one of the more physical players in the class, and will likely be followed closely by recruiters throughout the summer.