Get To Know: Virginia Recruit Kyle Teel
January 19, 2020
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Kyle Teel
Class of 2020 / C
Rankings
College Draft 100Rank: 12 / POS: 1
StateRank: 1 / POS: 1
OverallRank: 16 / POS: 3
HS Draft 100Rank: 16 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: MahwahState: NJ
- Summer Team: Teel's Ravens
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(04/18/19)
86 - 88
FB
(04/18/19)
Position
6.82
60-yard
1.71 - 1.81
Pop Time
87
INF Velo
77
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Videos
8-8-2019 Area Codes
Player News
- College Crosscheck: Top 2023 Draft Prospects of the CWS- Bracket One - Jun 15, 2023
- 2023 MLB Draft: Midseason Mock Draft - Apr 13, 2023
- 2023 PBR Draft Board: Midseason Update - Apr 12, 2023
- 2023 College Crosscheck: Week Five- Prospects of the Mid Atlantic - Mar 23, 2023
- 2023 College Crosscheck: Week One - Feb 23, 2023
- MLB Draft: Preseason 1:1 Potential - Jan 5, 2023
- MLB Draft 2023: Winter's Mock Draft - Dec 7, 2022
- Fall College Crosscheck 1.0 - Nov 1, 2022
- USA Collegiate National Team: Outfielders & Catchers - Sep 13, 2022
- College Crosscheck: Week Two LSU, Virginia, Campbell & more - Mar 2, 2022
- USA Collegiate National Team- Hitters - Jul 27, 2021
- Get To Know: Virginia Recruit Kyle Teel - Jan 19, 2020
- 2020 Rankings Update - Nov 1, 2019
- 2020 Draft Follows - Jun 19, 2019
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings - Dec 28, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings - Aug 31, 2018
- 2018 Area Code Underclass Games: Friday Notebook - Aug 13, 2018
- 2018 Area Code Underclass Games: Sunday Notebook - Aug 13, 2018
- Garden State Underclass Games: Statistics and Velocities Released - Jun 14, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings: April 2018 - Apr 29, 2018
- Week of 4/9 - 4/15 - Apr 17, 2018
- Updated and Expanded 2020 Rankings - Dec 17, 2017
- On the Hunt: Day 1 Diamond Nation Super 17 - Jun 16, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2020 Overall Rankings Update - Apr 25, 2017
- Updated 2020 Overall Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State: Top Overall Performers - Mar 23, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Infielder Analysis - Mar 18, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Catching Analysis - Mar 14, 2017
- On the Hunt: 2020's Put Their Stamp On Winter Showcases - Feb 24, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State Showcase - Top Infield Velocities - Feb 20, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State Showcase - Top 60 Yard Dash Times - Feb 19, 2017
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Quick Hits - Feb 13, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Exit Velocity - Jan 4, 2017
- Top 2016 Showcase Results: Catcher Velocity - Dec 29, 2016
- The Hotlist: Top 2020 Prospects - Sep 28, 2016
- POTD: 2020 C Kyle Teel (Mahwah HS, NJ) - Sep 27, 2016
- Underclass Games Set for September 18th at Rutgers - Aug 22, 2016
- Futures Preview: Top Pitching Velocities Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: All Top Stats Posted - Jun 8, 2016
- Futures Preview: 60 Times Posted - Jun 6, 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
CLICK HERE to Request Your Invite - Future Game Trials (2022-2023)
CLICK HERE to Request Your Invite -- Preseason All State (2020-2021)
The Teel File
First of all, UVA was one of my dream schools and not only is it a great baseball school, but also somewhere I can get a great education. I really loved UVA's coaching staff and what the team was all about. They preached values like accountability and consistent energy, things that I really value. Also, I loved the culture there on and off the field. And overall, I just had a great feel there and it seemed like an awesome fit for me. I was talking to other schools at the time like St. John's and James Madison.
We are knee deep into the offseason. Tell us about your training and spring preparation.
I've been hitting everyday this offseason with my dad (Garett) and my cousin (Steven Teel). I'm just focusing on getting a good feel and taking quality swings every day. I've also been strength training and mobility training with Mike Guadango (owner of Freak Strength - Oakland, NJ). Since the summer, my hard work with Mike has really paid off and I feel like I've gotten much more physical.
Who is your biggest influence in the game today?
My biggest influence is my dad. He's taught me about the game since I can remember and he's sacrificed a lot of his time to help me improve every day.
Your brother Aidan is a freshman at Mahwah this year. Have you ever played on the same team together? What is that going to be like?
We've never played on the same team before and it's something that we have been looking forward to and I'm really excited to get the opportunity. It's going to be cool because not only will we be on the same team, but he'll also get to pitch to me.
The best player I've played against is Austin Hendrick (2020 Mississippi State recruit, ranked 8th overall).
The best pitcher I have caught is Max Rajcic (2020 UCLA recruit, ranked 65th overall).
What are your goals for this season?
Win a state championship and a county championship.
Quick Hits
Favorite Food
Pho
Favorite Movie
Forrest Gump
Favorite MLB player
Mike Trout
Stirrups, high socks, or classic long pant?
I'm all about the tapered long pants. But you can't go wrong with stirrups.
Most embarrassing moment on a baseball field?
Yelling "back!" while I was catching when my pitcher threw over to first base. I yelled it really loud.