Commitment Corner: 2018 OF/LHP Brian Hart (Saratoga HS)
December 13, 2017
One of our top articles in the past year 'Commitment Corner' is back with brand new players from all over the Empire State. We have taken the time to sit down and ask these committed prospects a few questions, helping readers have a chance to learn more about each prospects journey. Let's get started.
Brian Hart
Class of 2018 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 7 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Saratoga SpringsState: NY
- Summer Team: ICBL Railcats
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
71 - 71
CB
77 - 78
CH
73 - 73
SL
Position
6.47
60-yard
86
OF Velo
95
Exit Velo
4.20
H-1st
Videos
ProCase (June 26, 2017)
Player News
- New York Draft Preview - May 31, 2018
- 2018 Spring Scout Blog (Week 1) - Apr 10, 2018
- Northeast ProCase - Complete Evaluations - Feb 28, 2018
- Results from New England's 2018 Northeast Procase - Feb 12, 2018
- 2018 Northeast Procase - Top Performers - Feb 12, 2018
- 2018 Northeast Procase - Sneak Peek - Feb 12, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Northeast ProCase - Feb 9, 2018
- Recruiting Board: Marist College - Jan 11, 2018
- Inside The Rankings: Top 3 Leaderboard (2018) - Dec 28, 2017
- Commitment Corner: 2018 OF/LHP Brian Hart (Saratoga HS) - Dec 13, 2017
- Summer Top Five: Arm-Strength (In/Out) - Sep 23, 2017
- Summer Top Five: 60 Yard Dash - Sep 10, 2017
- Pro Case: Pitcher's Velocities and Ranges - Jun 28, 2017
- NY Insider: Updated and Expanded 2018 Player Rankings - May 11, 2017
- Commitment Corner: Temps Are Cool; Commits Still Coming in Hot - Dec 14, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2018s On The Rise - Nov 16, 2016
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2018 OF/LHP Brian Hart (NY) - Sep 23, 2016
- New York All-Star Games: Measurable Stats Released - Sep 22, 2016
- First Thoughts: NY All-Star Games - Sep 20, 2016
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- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 1B Andrew Roden (Vernon-Verona HS) 12/20/17
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- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 RHP David Yankowski (Ichabod Crane HS) 11/29/17
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- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 C Angelo D'Acunto (Poly Prep) 11/22/17
- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 SS/RHP Joseph Kosowsky (Lansingburgh HS) 11/16/17
- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 OF/RHP Scottie O'Bryan (Jamesville-DeWitt HS) 11/15/17
- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 RHP Steven Rossi (Corning HS) 11/14/17
- NY Commitment Corner: 2018 LHP Erik Dusseldorp (Roscoe HS) 11/12/17
UPCOMING EVENTS
New York Winter Open | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
Rising Stars Winter Showcase | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
Preseason All-State West (NYS Games Trials) SOLD OUT | NY | 02/19 | Pinnacle Sports Campus - Victor, NY |
Preseason All-State Downstate (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/21 | House Of Sports - Ardsley, NY |
Preseason All-State East (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/22 | All-Star Academy - Latham, NY |
PBR: Tell us all about your recruitment process, when it started, and why you decided to commit to Marist?
Hart: The recruiting process for me started the summer going into my junior year. After participating in a PBR showcase, several colleges reached out to me with interest. In late September, I visited Marist with my family and met with the coaches. My family and I visited the school again in late October. I was impressed with the baseball program and coaches at Marist. I certainly felt that Marist was a good fit for me academically and athletically. I committed to Marist because I felt it was an excellent baseball program in the Northeast.
PBR: Looking at your skillset on the baseball field, what would you say your biggest strength at the next-level will be?
Hart: I’d say my biggest strength at the next-level would be my speed. I think my speed helps every aspect of my game, from tracking fly balls, extending base hits and stealing bases.
Hart: My main priority this winter will be to focus on improving my arm strength for outfield and pitching.PBR: What’s your No. 1 priority going into the Winter in terms of getting prepared for next spring?
PBR: Who is your biggest influence when it comes to playing the game of baseball?
Hart: My biggest influence is definitely my dad. He’s the one who taught me how to play the game. My dad and I have spent many hours on the field together working on my game.
PBR: Prep Baseball Report’s No. 1 goal is to provide players with an unrivaled platform filled with next-level exposure through events and multi-media avenues. What’s your experience been with us?
Hart: PBR’s showcases are the best in the business. They helped me get the exposure I needed from various college coaches. PBR provided me with an opportunity to compete with and against many talented players. I think the experience of attending a PBR showcase helped me identify skills I needed to work on in order to improve my game.