Prospect Q&A: OF Adam Moncure
November 7, 2017
The Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff recently sat down with Clinton outfielder, Adam Moncure to discuss his recent commitment to Northwestern State. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session:
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?
Moncure: I was confident that I would find a school that would give me the opportunity to showcase my abilities and my love for the game.
PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Moncure: Not really, but I did want to stay within a reasonable driving distance, so that my parents could watch me play.
PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Moncure: The college I chose first saw me at State Games of Mississippi. A couple months after that, they came to a pro style workout at my high school in which I was able to showcase my talents. The recruiting coordinator and I were able to hit it off. He was able to describe how I would fit in the system and how I would contribute to what they where trying to build.
PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?
Moncure: I would say the best player I have faced was Reginald Grace from Madison Central because he challenges me and brings the best in my game.
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?
Moncure: I have always loved the game of baseball. After my sophomore year I decided to quit football and concentrate all of my attention to the game of baseball.
PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Moncure: Academics and atmosphere along with athletics were the areas that were most important to me. I was looking for the opportunity to play baseball at a school that would prepare me academically for life after baseball.
PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Moncure: My best attribute as a player would be my knowledge of the game which allows me to assist in bringing out the best in my teammates.
PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Moncure: Base stealing is an area that I want to improve, because my sophomore year I was able to steal more bases than last year. To improve my base stealing I will concentrate on being more aggressive when on base.
PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Moncure: Love the game of baseball and believe in yourself.
PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Moncure: Everyday whether it is in the gym or the cages I push myself to the next level.
PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Moncure: One thing I like about the college is the small town atmosphere and the opportunities to play top ranked talent.
PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Moncure: Hinds, East Central, and South Alabama
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Scouting Report
Northwestern State recruit. Strong, physical, athletic 5-foot-10, 210-pound frame. Right-handed hitter, tall and balanced setup with fluid rhythm in hands. Small shift of weight, balanced throughout approach and consistently on time. Short aggressive path with strength and some stiffness in swing.