Q&A With North Dakota State Commit: '16 Charley Hesse- Henry Sibley

November 12, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Name: Charley Hesse
Position: SS
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds
High School: Henry Sibley
PBR Rank: #80 in MN 2016 Class

Evaluation: 5-foot-10, 160-pound middle infielder. 7.62 runner. Lean build. Hesse is a spray hitter who uses the entire field with solid contact and average pop in bat. Low hand-set and swings up/through ball. 82 mph exit velocity. Arm is clean from ¾ slot with accuracy to bag. Some sink on throws at 83 mph. Glove is soft and has solid range and actions to both sides with body control on slow roller. Will continue to develop as player with added strength gains and speed improvement.

PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
HESSE: I chose NDSU because the coaching staff is great, the academics are a good fit for me, and I believe I will be comfortable at NDSU for the next four years.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
HESSE: Other schools I was considering were Augustana, St. Scholastica, and Luther.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
HESSE: Coach Brown first saw me at the PBR MN Top Prospect Games. We stayed in contact and I attended one of the NDSU Prospect camps this past summer.

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?
HESSE: I am very relieved that the process is over. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to go through the recruiting process but it is stressful. I'm happy that I can now focus on enjoying my senior year, looking forward to my last season of high school baseball, and working hard to continue to get better.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
HESSE: There was not one deciding factor. I had a positive experience at their Prospect Camp, I had good interactions with the coaching staff, my official visit this fall was a very positive experience. NDSU is the size of school I was hoping to play for, the location is good for my family to be able to see me play, and the academic choices are exciting for me. NDSU has what I want in a school and baseball program so I knew it was the right fit.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
HESSE: My mom and dad have helped me the most. They have made countless sacrifices to support me in my baseball career. I am very thankful.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
HESSE: I knew that the recruiting process was going to be stressful, but I am very happy with my experience.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season? HESSE: Coming into my freshman season at NDSU I have the opportunity to compete and earn a starting spot in the infield.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
HESSE: I have had a lot of memorable moments on the field. I just love to be able to play the game I love with my teammates.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
HESSE: No one player I have competed against has been the best. There are too many great players out there to count.

Q&A With North Dakota State Commit: '16 Charley Hesse- Henry Sibley

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