Recruiting Q&A; Peyton Holt
October 4, 2017
By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director
I had the opportunity to talk about recruiting and his entire process, with 2019 MIF Peyton Holt from Greenwood High School. He committed to Louisiana Lafayette, in early August.
Peyton Holt
Class of 2019 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: GreenwoodState: AR
- Summer Team: Arkansas Sticks Elite
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Height: 5-10Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?
Holt; I thought that it would be constant invites to colleges for visits. I thought that it would last longer and I would make a decision just before signing.
PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Holt: All I wanted in a college program, is one that had a chance to be at Omaha! I wanted a top 25 program with a great fan base and playing atmosphere. Distance was only relative to my parents – not me!
PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Holt: I was playing for the Sticks Elite in New Orleans, LA and I happened to be at lead-off hitter for the first time all season and had great opportunities at the plate and in the field where I could show my ability. They immediately wanted me to take a visit and tour of the campus. My family and I stopped in Lafayette, LA on the way home from the same tournament in New Orleans and immediately fell in love with the coaches, stadium, and facilities. I stayed in constant contact with the coaches and eventually took another visit of the town, school, and dorms. My parents and I were sold on the core values of the program and our belief they could compete for a national championship. The 7.5 hour drive was back-seat to the college and the baseball program!
PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?
Holt: Jaden Hill. His presence and power is awesome!
PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were an elite player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Holt; When I was 14 I played a LOT of baseball all over the country and knew that I was as good as anyone I had played against.
PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Holt: I had to believe that they HAD to be able to recruit and play well enough to get to Omaha!
PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Holt; I always have a great attitude and I do not let anything bother me and it carries over into my team mates.
PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Holt; Every aspect can improve and needs to be constantly improving!
PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Holt; Don’t let anyone tell you that you “can’t” or that “your not good enough”. You have to do lots and lots of extra work when no one is watching.
PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Holt; I play football and basketball as well. I continue to work on my swing 5 days a week while at the same time I work on strength and speed. I start bands and heavy balls in September and long-toss in October.
PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Holt; I love the total program and how the coaches run and build the program from the inside-out and work at developing “Men” with core values and devotion to their team mates.
PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Holt; My short list was ANY top 5 program in the country!
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Holt is a 5-foot-10 175-pound middle infielder with an athletic frame and build. He runs a 6.90 in the 60. Defensively he shows advanced actions playing through the baseball with fluid footwork, smooth transition and quick arm from a H ¾ arm slot. He throws the baseball 82 mph across the infield. Offensively he starts from an open stance, he strides into the plate and uses a slight hand load back. He gets online and uses a slight uphill swing that produces exit velocities up to 90 mph. He has shown a feel for his barrel and the ability to hit balls to all fields on a consistent basis. Overall Holt is an advanced athlete with solid skill set both offensively and defensively.