Q&A With Triton CC Commit: '16 Alex Holets, MIF, Rochester Century

January 14, 2016

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Name: Alex Holets
Position: MIF/OF
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds
High School: Rochester Century
PBR Rank: #58 in MN 2016 Class

Evaluation: 6/16/15- 5-foot-10, 160-pound switch-hitting middle infielder. Athletic infielder who plays with energy and has bounce. Showed well at this event from both sides of the plate with good balance, solid bat path, and consistently hit hard line drives to pull side of field. 83 mph exit velocity. Clean arm action with accuracy to bag. Transfers ball well to throwing hand and has good feet. Has made improvements and continues to make strides as a player since we first saw him in January 2015.

PBR: Why did you choose Triton CC?
HOLETS: I chose Triton because of the great coaching staff, the facilities, and they play in a competitive conference in the Chicago area.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
HOLETS: I chose Triton over Southwest Minnesota State, St. Thomas, Ellsworth CC and DMACC.

PBR: How did your relationship develop with the coaching staff?
HOLETS: A former Century baseball player went to Triton after high school to play baseball, and he thought I would be a good fit in the program. The coach then made some calls and looked at my PBR profile.

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?
HOLETS: Yes I do, it is nice to be able to focus on offseason work rather than still choosing a college.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
HOLETS: They are finishing up a few minor things on their new 4 million dollar field, which adds on to the nice facilities they already had to offer.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
HOLETS: Brett Thorney (Twin Cities Baseball Academy) and Rob Allison were easily the biggest help in getting me where I am today. My dad also stood by my side throughout all my years of baseball and I couldn't thank him enough.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
HOLETS: The recruiting process starts a long time before any coach shows interest in you. It's the hard work you put in years before to build a solid foundation of good work ethic and determination. I wasn't involved in Club ball, so I didn't realize that until about a year ago, so I felt it was more difficult than I would've expected.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
HOLETS: I will be one of 4 MIF's, and I will compete for a starting spot.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
HOLETS: Taking 3rd place in the PG Kernels Tournament.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
HOLETS: Probably Gavin Lux from the Rawlings Hitters.