Ross Etgen, SS, Bishop Ready HS, Class of 2013

PBR: Why did you choose Walsh?

Etgen: I chose Walsh because of the great campus environment and how the coaching staff ran its practices.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Etgen: It was down to Grove City and Walsh

PBR: Where did the Walsh coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Etgen: They saw me at Crossroads and they sent me a baseball package and I went up and met Coach Mead

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?

Etgen: They have some vacancies in their infield and I expect to compete for playing time

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help Walsh baseball?

Etgen: My biggest strength is my baseball savvy and my will to win

PBR: What was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Etgen: I hit a walk off HR to put our team ahead in a tournament down in Cincinnati

PBR: Now that you have your commitment out of the way, what are your goals both individually and for the team for the rest of your senior season?

Etgen: My goal is to win a district championship along with a CCL championship

PBR: What were your stats for last spring season at Bishop Ready?

Etgen: 389 avg   466 obp   23 rbi    25 runs   

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Ohio?

Etgen: Jason Johnson (Dublin Jerome and Dayton commit).