Inside the Recruitment: 2020 OF Brady Emerson commits to Ohio State
August 15, 2017
Brady Emerson, OF, John Glenn HS, Class of 2020
PBR: Why did you choose Ohio State?
Emerson: I chose Ohio State because I really loved the coaching staff and the campus. It was also close to home.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Emerson: I thought about schools in the south but reconsidered and starting looking more regionally at University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky and Miami University.
PBR: Where did Coach Beals first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?Emerson: I'm really not sure where he first saw me but I know he was at the Buckeye Elite Showcase and was at a couple games.
PBR: What are the OSU coaching staff expectations once you step on the OSU campus?
Emerson: They want you to focus more on just playing for Ohio State.
PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
Emerson: My parents have had a huge impact on me as a baseball player. They have taken time out of their busy schedule to take me to tournaments and showcase so I could get recruited.
PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what is your most memorable experience?
Emerson: I play for Ohio Elite-Ratcliff. My most memorable experience from this summer is when the team walked off against Bulls black our rival.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?Emerson: I thought it would be a longer process going into your junior or senior years
PBR: What were your stats last spring?
Emerson: I really not sure what my stats were for this year but I know I hit around .400.
PBR: Who is the best pitcher that you have ever faced?Emerson: The best pitcher I ever faced was Nick Gorby who played for Evoshield Canes in Florida.