Q&A With Gulf Coast CC Commit: Josh Falk- Minnetonka

March 5, 2015

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By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

Josh Falk, 1B, Minnetonka, Class of 2015

PBR: Why did you choose Gulf Coast CC in Panama City, FL?

FALK: I chose Gulf Coast CC because the environment and the facilities. I want to pursue the SEC after junior college and it gives me the opportunity.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

FALK: I was also considering the University of Minnesota, University of New Orleans, Florida International University, and Iowa Western Community College.

PBR: Where did they first see you? How did your relationship develop with the coaching staff?

FALK: They first saw me when I attended the Top 100 showcase in Panama City, Florida. My relationship with the coaches developed with Coach Kandler at the showcase, and my ex Minnetonka assistant coach, Coach Kubal. I played with his younger brother all my life, so we had a good connection already.

PBR: What role do you expect to play your first year on campus?

FALK: I expect to come in my first year and start at first base and hit in the middle of the order, thats what Coach Kandler has told me my role will be.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?

FALK: The biggest impact in my baseball career has been Bob Bresnahan. He and I started when I was 13, hitting together and working on my baseball skills. He has really been an impact on my life.

PBR: What have you worked on/ improved since last year?

FALK: I have worked on getting better in the field and becoming a better off-speed hitter. Also I have been working with a trainer to become bigger, stronger, and faster.

PBR: Who is the toughest player that you have faced in Minnesota?

FALK: The toughest players I have faced in Minnesota is either Logan Shore or Sam Hentges. Logan is at University of Florida now and Sam Hentges is in the Cleveland Indians organization. Both fantastic pitchers.

PBR: What are your thoughts on the recruiting process? Any advice for future players in your position.

FALK: My thoughts of the recruiting process is that it was not that bad because of where I wanted to go to play baseball. Gulf Coast was a great fit. Advice for future players is keep your options open, work hard and have fun.

Q&A With Gulf Coast CC Commit: Josh Falk- Minnetonka

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