OUR Q&A

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

White: My expectations were pretty realistic ever since I learned about the changes from the transfer portal. I was looking for a place that had good culture, the tools to advance my baseball career, and a place I could compete to play early

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

White: It did somewhat, as long as the place wasn’t 7+ hours away it didn’t matter

PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?

White: It started heating up for me my junior year during school ball. The school I’m commited to first saw me play at their field during a summer tournament. 

PBR: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?

White: I like how the program has already made me feel like family and I think that’s really important. I also think some important factors are a place that had good culture, the tools to advance my baseball career, and a place I could compete to play early 

PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

White: Drury, Iowa Western, and JeffCo.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?

White: I have gotten to face Sebastian Norman (Glendale, 2025; Oklahoma State commit) a couple of times and he is always a tough out. He is one of those players that you always have to be on your A game against 

PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

White: I think it was when I was going into highschool freshman year and I was hitting 80-85 on my fastball velo. I went and got my mechanics fixed and soon after most all of my coaches were telling me I had the ability to play at the next level. After that I knew it was something I wanted to chase and keep advancing my skills in. 

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

White: I would say the little stuff matters. Stuff like recovery, playing catch any chance you can, and always staying confident in your abilities. Baseball is a game of failure but you can’t let that stop you.

PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

White: The opportunity to pitch in the Future Games against some of the top players in the country was pretty awesome.

PBR: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?

White: Our team has a well rounded senior class. If we play to our ability we will win a lot of games this season.

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