Jared Carrier
Director of Scouting, NY

AROUND THE CAGE

This week we strike up a conversation with recently committed 2017 LHP Jacob Schettine of Marcellus HS (Ranked No. 96 overall in our latest 2017 rankings). Schettine demonstrates feel for his secondary offerings which allow him to get crossover outs at the next level. Curveball can lock up Lefties, while his change will produce easy outs from right-handed hitters. Although not an overpowering fastball; he's shown no fear on getting inside versus RHH.

LEADING OFF

PBR: What’s the biggest part of your game that has improved over the last year? 

SCHETTINE: Learning how to deal with certain hitters throughout the lineup. 

PBR: What is an area you would like to become more consistent with?

SCHETTINE: Consistency with my curveball.

PBR: What was the biggest thing you’ve been able to take away from the PBR experience? 

SCHETTINE: I've met many great friends along the way.

MIDDLE INNINGS

PBR: Name the best pitcher player you’ve witnessed over your high school years and why. 

SCHETTINE: Jake Dippold. Me and him have been friends since we were 10 and its always great to play against him. 

PBR: Toughest hitter that you’ve faced and why? 

SCHETTINE: I'm not sure of his name but he played on the Indiana Outlaws and he could rake. 

PBR:Current or former pro player that you would like your game to emulate?

SCHETTINE: David Price of the Boston Red Sox.

CLOSING IT OUT

PBR:Give us 3 goals for this upcoming 2017 season.

SCHETTINE: 1) Make the all CNY team. 2) Have 60 strikeouts. 3) Have lots of fun.  

PBR:What were the deciding factors on choosing St. Rose? 

SCHETTINE: The Business program is great there. And they are always a threat to win their conference. Plus Coach Wilkins the head coach is an old family friend. 

PBR:How are you hoping to contribute during your freshman year at St. Rose?

SCHETTINE: I hope to be able to get out team outs whenever i get the chance to get in the game. 

EXTRA INNINGS

PBR: Ok, let’s finish with some fun...Favorite pre-game snack or meal?"

SCHETTINE: Two hot dogs loaded with ketchup and mustard.

PBR:Most embarrassing moment on a baseball field?

SCHETTINE: Earlier this year I went out of the windup with a runner on first. 

PBR:Superstitions? 
 

SCHETTINE: Stepping on the line on game day.

PBR: Choose your eternal walk up song (Edited Versions of course).

SCHETTINE: Ride by 21 Pilots