Player Spotlight: RHP/3B Drew Denkinger (W. Des Moines Valley, 2015)
July 8, 2014
RHP/3B Drew Denkinger (W. Des Moines Valley, 2015) has thrown 23 innings this summer allowing 15 hits and striking out 35. He’s also played third base; collecting 11 hits in 35 at bats. Initial reports of Denkinger this summer have him reaching 90 mph on the mound. Currently his high school team is 12 – 13 on the year. Here is a look at what is going with Denkinger this summer.
PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you.
DENKINGER: Iowa, Air Force, Kansas State and Michigan
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PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
DENKINGER: Up to this point I visited Iowa and U. of Kansas. I hope to see the other schools soon.
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
DENKINGER: I want to major in Science/ Engineering. A lot of people have said it's very rigorous to juggle that with athletics. It's really important to me to find the right school to give myself a chance to succeed with both. Location isn't a huge deal. But close to home is always good at the same time.
PBR: Has your cousins' experience helped you in regards to recruiting? *Drews' cousin is 2013 Dowling Catholic grad Anthony Denkinger who is currently attending Air Force*
DENKINGER: He's helped a lot. A great resource. He also gave me a first hand view on what it takes to get to the next level and how to present yourself.
PBR: How did you do your sophomore year? And how did your team do?
DENKINGER: I was very happy with my sophomore year. I was honored to be able to compete on varsity for a program like Valley as a sophomore. Ultimately we lost in the finals of Sub-State.
PBR: What are you goals for your this year?
DENKINGER: My goals are like most guys. It would be great to make it to State; have a chance to play for a State title.
PBR: Do you play any other sports?
DENKINGER: I played basketball through my junior season. It was very time consuming though so I've decided to solely concentrate on baseball the rest of the way.
PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
DENKINGER: I have a 25 ACT and 3.8 GPA. I'm planning on taking the ACT again in the fall along with the SAT.