PBR catches up with Recent Ohio State Commit; Troy Kuhn
August 27, 2011
PBR Indiana recently was able to catch up with the 13th ranked prospect in the state of Indiana, Troy Kuhn. Troy recently verballed to Ohio State. Kuhn should make a major impact with his bat and could potnetially be one of the top offensive hitters in the Big Ten. Click here to read more
PBR: What schools were you considering?
Troy: My top schools were Indiana, Ohio State, Kentucky, and Western Kentucky.
PBR: Why did you choose Ohio State?
Troy: I really felt a connection with the coaching staff and their program. I also loved the campus and facilities. I felt like it was a place I could fully develop as a player.
PBR: Was it important to stay close to home?
Troy: No not really, but the fact that it is only 3 hours from my home is really nice.
PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?
Troy: I have the ability to make an immediate impact my freshman year but nothing is guaranteed. I just have to keep working hard.
PBR: What were your expectations about recruiting heading into the summer?
Troy: I was very excited after seeing my brother go through the recruiting process last year and I knew that with the Indiana Bulls I would have a lot of college exposure.
PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you
will help Ohio State?
Troy: My bat has always been one of my biggest strengths so I hope to make a big impact at the plate.
PBR: How has travel baseball helped your development as a player?
Troy: I’ve been with the Indiana Bulls since I was 13 and I’ve established a very close relationship with the coaching staff and also the players. They are a great organization and I can’t thank them enough for everything they’ve done for me and my family.
PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
Troy: My Dad and my brother, Max. They both pushed me throughout the years to bring out the best player in me.
PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Indiana?
Troy: Dillon Peters. He has command of all his pitches and he is a great competitor.