Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games Q&A with: Jake Haze



By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director 

The Colorado Top Prospect games are 2 days away and we would like to spotlight some of the participants at this years event.  Over the course of the next few days Prep Baseball Report Colorado will run Q&A's with many of the participants giving you a chance to get to know them better.  Continuing our look is Jake Haze, 2018, 5-foot-8, 160-pound, SS/3B from ThunderRidge High School.

PBR:  Describe yourself as a baseball player to those who have never seen you play: 

Haze: I would describe myself as an elite 5 tool player from both sides of the plate who plays the game comfortably and passionately.

PBR:  What would be your dream school to play baseball at?  If you have already committed to play at the next level, why did you choose that particular school? 

Haze: As an incoming high school sophomore, I would love to play for Arizona or ASU.  However, I really would want to find out more about the coaching and team philosophies and the school’s academic options.

PBR:  What are your best assets on and off the field at this point in your high school career?   

Haze: My on-field strengths are the 5 tools, equally.  Off the field, I’m an easy going guy that can get along with everyone, understand the importance of education and am very goal-oriented.

PBR:  What is the best baseball advice you have received and try to follow to this point in your career? 

Haze: My Varsity Coach recently encouraged me to maintain a steady head; being calm on the field and not letting umpires, coaches, parents and other players get to me.

PBR:  What are your superstitions or routines that go on during a season?

Haze: Before each game, I eat a Snickers candy bar. 

PBR:  What are your goals for: 

This Season: 950+ fielding percentage and 350 batting average

Two Years:  Lead my High School team to the 5A State Championship and win

Four Years:  Have the best batting average and most RBI’s on my college team

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