By Travis Cox

Prep Baseball Report caught up with pitcher Ryan Colegate from Centerville. Read more as Ryan describes about his verbal commitment to Ohio Dominican.

 

PBR: Why did you choose Ohio Dominican? 
Colegate: The college was the right size and location.

PBR: What other schools were you considering? 
Colegate: Uni of Dayton, College of Lake Erie, Wright St

PBR: Where did Ohio Dominican first see you? How did your relationship develop with Coach Page? 
Colegate: During a game against the Columbus Cobras at ODU in early June. My summer coach played at ODU and introduced us.

PBR: Coach Page has made Ohio Dominican a baseball powerhouse. What will it be like to play under the legendary coach? 
Colegate: It will be honor and a privilege

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus? 
Colegate: With hard work and dedication I hope to contribute some quality innings.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help Ohio Dominican? 
Colegate:  Being a supportive teammate and a hard worker I hope to contribute to ODU winning tradition.

PBR: How has travel baseball helped your development as a player? 
Colegate: Facing high level competition has helped me raise my quality of play.

PBR: What was the most memorable experience from this summer?
Colegate: Pitching a complete game two hit shutout to help my team advance in the Buckeye Elite where we finished tied for fourth.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
Colegate:  My parents and summer coach Lance Baker they have been very supportive. 

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio? 
Colegate: Jacob Galloway (Wright State recruit)