The Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff recently sat down with Madison Central second baseman, Murray Hutchinson to discuss his recent commitment to Jones County Junior College. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session:

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?
Hutchinson: My expectations were that coaches just texted you and talked to you after games but they developed a relationship with me through communicating with me and my visit.

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Hutchinson: Yes location played a factor.

PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Hutchinson: Jones first saw me at some of my high school games but the relationship developed by communicating with them pretty often.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?
Hutchinson: JT Ginn probably because how hard he throws and just a tough pitcher to face.

PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were an elite player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Hutchinson: When I won the starting spot on really good Madison Central team last year.

PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Hutchinson: I was looking for a program that allow to me play my game and also take my game to another level.

PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Hutchinson: My best attribute is my speed which tranfers well on the field for game play.

PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Hutchinson: I would say my defense needs the most improvement and it’s just going to take work in the offseason to better it.

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Hutchinson: Coaches will find you if you just work hard.

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Hutchinson: I workout during the week and run a lot.

PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Hutchinson: The style of baseball they play; they run a lot and have had good hitters come through the program and that’s all im trying to do.

 

 

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