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Q&A With North Dakota State Commit: '16 Nick Emanuel- Esko

November 3, 2015

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By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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----nick emanuel - nickemanuel.jpgName: Nick Emanuel
Position: C
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds
High School: Esko
PBR Rank: #24 in MN 2016 Class

Evaluation: 6-foot-2, 180-pound left-handed hitting catcher. Plus athletic frame. Emanuel was banged up at this event with a pulled hamstring; but his showing throughout the summer have pushed him up the board in the eyes of recruiters. 2.03 pop time with athletic actions. Mis-handled a couple exchanges but the feet and hands are above average. Shows ability to receive. 78 mph arm strength behind the dish with good accuracy to bag. Loses some leverage at plate with soft back-side in swng; but produces 93 mph exit velocity off the tee. Raw in some area’s of his game; but possesses high upside.

PBR: Why did you choose North Dakota State University?
EMANUEL: I chose North Dakota State because it was a very good fit for me. I love the direction the program is going and can't wait to be a part of the future success. 

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
EMANUEL: Evansville, Valparaiso, St. Cloud State, Augustana, Iowa Western CC, Kirkwood CC and NIACC.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
EMANUEL: PBR Preseason All-State Showcase in the winter and various showcases in the summer. The relationship between Coach Brown and I developed throughout the summer while I developed my skills playing for the Twin Cities Baseball Academy. 

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
EMANUEL: Yes, I feel very relieved as well as excited. 

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
EMANUEL: Playing time. North Dakota State gives me the opportunity to start behind the plate my freshman year. 

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
EMANUEL: My father. The endless BP he has thrown and his knowledge of the game has made me the player I am today. 

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
EMANUEL: It was difficult at first but once I stepped on campus at NDSU I knew I wanted to be a Bison. 

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
EMANUEL: Coach Brown and Coach Pearson made it very clear to me that they expect me to come in and be their starting catcher as a freshman. 

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
EMANUEL: This past summer playing with TCBA was a great experience and helped me develop as a player. 

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
EMANUEL: Ben Humbert from International Falls who is currently at U. of Minnesota. 

 

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