Brady Feigl had a coming out party on the mound this summer, putting him on the radar of college coaches across the Midwest, capped by a successful outing at the Midwest Future Games. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Feigl has ace of the staff ability, highlighted by his 86-88 mph fastball and a straight change up that is a legit out pitch. As he contines to fill out his lanky frame, expect to see a spike in velocity the next few years.

Brady Feig, RHP, Parkway Central, Class of 2014

PBR: Talk a little about your experience at the Midwest Future Games.
Feigl: I had an amazing experience and enjoyed hanging out with the guys on the team.  I really enjoyed playing against the best guys in the Midwest and I was amazed at the number of recruiters at the event.  I’ve never played in front of so many scouts!  I’m very thankful for being a part of this experience. 

PBR: What do you expect going into your junior season?
Feigl: Over the past couple of years, I was one of the younger players competing at the varsity level.  This year as a junior, I’ll be coming back physically and mentally stronger, which should help me dominate on the mound. 

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player?
Feigl: I think my strengths are mental toughness and I am a real competitor.

PBR: What aspect of your game do you believe needs the most improvement?
Feigl: I’m pretty confident in my 2 and 4 seam fastballs and change up.  However, my curve ball lacks consistency.  It typically has good break but control can sometime be an issue.  My control is an area that I intend to focus on through the off season.

PBR: What are your expectations for the recruiting process?
Feigl: Through the recruiting process, I hope to find a university that will enable me to meet two key goals.  First, earn a strong academic degree and second, enable me to play highly competitive baseball while continuing to develop my baseball skills.

PBR: What type of program would you like to play at? What is most important to you: Caliber of program, coaching staff, academics, etc…?
Feigl: All of the above.  I hope to play D1 baseball at a highly competitive university that offers solid academics.  Playing for a coaching staff that will motivate, teach and assist in my development as a player and person will be an important factor in my decision.

PBR: What schools are you most interested in right now, and why?
Feigl: I’m most interested in the University of Missouri, Missouri State University, University of Mississippi and University of Louisville because they have shown a real interest in me and each of those universities seem to offer what I am looking for in my college experience.

PBR: What were your personal goals for the 2012 season and were they met? Goals for the 2013 season?
Feigl: My academic goals for 2012 were to improve my GPA to greater than 3.7 and complete my first attempt at the ACT with a score of 26 or greater.  My current GPA is 3.7/4.0 and I scored a 28 on the ACT.

Specific to baseball, I had intended to increase my velocity to the upper 80s and improve my command of each of my pitches.  I achieved the velocity goal throwing 86-88 mph throughout the summer season.  While I still have room for improvement, I also felt that my control was much improved.

As far as 2013 is concerned, I will continue to focus on academics in an effort to achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher.  I will also retake the ACT for a second time and I hope to score a 30 or better.

2013 baseball goals will be to continue to improve on velocity and control and to stay healthy.  I plan to maintain a rigorous off season workout regime consisting of running, strengthening and long toss.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer?
Feigl: 2012:  16U St. Louis Prospects (Benes)

2013:  St. Louis Prospects Academy Team (Reed)

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher/hitter that you have faced?
Feigl: Don’t know his name, but the toughest batter I remember facing all summer was a guy from the Tampa Warriors team that we faced in the East Cobb tournament.  He went 10 or 12 pitches into two consecutive at bats.  I threw numerous off speed pitches that he kept fouling off.  He was a very tough out.

PBR: What is your fondest memory or highlight from your 2012 baseball season (High School or Summer)?Feigl: My fondest 2012 memory was throwing a no hit, complete game with the Mizzou head coach in attendance.

PBR: What is your most memorable moment in baseball so far in your life?
Feigl: Although it is not a specific moment, I’d have to say that playing for Andy Benes these last two summers has been the best baseball experience that I’ve had.  He has helped me grow significantly as a pitcher and as a person.  He has been a terrific role model for me and our entire team.

PBR: What are your thoughts on the implementation of BBCOR bats from both a hitting and pitching perspective?
Feigl: I guess there is still quite a lot of debate as to whether the BBCOR bats have as much pop as the older models.  In my opinion, the new BBCORs deliver significant power when the hitter squares a pitch, but is less forgiving when a pitch is not hit well.  For this reason, I think the new bat design is fair.  It rewards the hitter when he hits a pitch well, but also rewards the pitcher when he makes a good pitch.  This also helps to keep the players safe.