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Q&A With Marshalltown CC Commit: Callen Bertrand- Dallas Center-Grimes

October 30, 2015

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By Rob Allison
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----callen bertrand - callenbertrand3.jpgName: Callen Bertrand
Position: OF/SS
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds
High School: Dallas Center-Grimes
PBR Rank: #69 in IA 2016 Class

Evaluation: 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/infielder. 6.82 runner. Solid athleticism. Aggressive swinger. Slight uphill set-up. Hands drift down in load. Gap to gap approach with solid pull-side pop. 82 mph exit velocity off tee. In outfield; avg./ok actions. Elevated throws at times. Longer arm action with above avg. accuracy to target. 80 mph arm strength. Solid infielder. Has good range. Fields deep in stance occasionally. Makes routine plays with accuracy across diamond. 78 mph arm strength.

PBR: Why did you choose Marshalltown CC?
BERTRAND: I thought it was the best place where I could develop as a player and earn playing time.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
BERTRAND: I was really just keeping my options open. There were Division 2 and 3 schools interested. My goal is to play Division 1 and this is my best option to get there. 

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
BERTRAND: They saw me play during my high school season. After they saw me play in the first round of play-offs against Pella we met and kept in contact. I scheduled a visit and really had a good connection. 

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
BERTRAND: Yes. 

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
BERTRAND: The chance at earning playing time as a freshman and develop myself for the next level.  Being comfortable with the coaches too was a big part. 

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
BERTRAND: My dad, Chris Bertrand. From taking swings in the garage; after a game helping and telling me what I can work on to ultimately get better as a baseball player. Also my coach Byran Peyton. Supporting me and pushing me in practice and the games to the level that he knows I can play at. 

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
BERTRAND: It was pretty easy. 

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
BERTRAND: They've told me I have the opportunity to step in and play right away. They like my speed. 

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
BERTRAND: Playing in the 2014 Iowa High School State Championship game as a sophomore and the journey to get there. Also making the game ending catch in right field to send us to the championship game. 

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
BERTRAND: Grant Judkins from Pella is the most complete player I've played against. 

 

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