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Inside The Recruitment: Andy Karlan, C, Mamaroneck HS, NY (2015)

November 21, 2014

Dan Cevette
Director, New York

PBR New York sat down with the No. 29 in the Class of 2015 Rankings, catcher Andy Karlan, a standout at Mamaroneck HS, for a deeper look inside his recruiting process.

Name:  Andy Karlan
High School:  Mamaroneck High School
Position: Catcher
Commitment: LIU Brooklyn

Top Offer: LIU Brooklyn

PBR: When did you start looking into schools?

Karlan: I first started looking in 2012 after our Bergen Beach National Team won the July 2012 CABA World Series and I made the CABA All-Tournament team which got me some attention then after that I played in the August 2012 USA Baseball NTIS down in Cary, NC, and I looked  more seriously the next summer when I caught in the 2013 BCS for an East Cobb team and did well at the August 2013 USA NTIS in Cary.

PBR: When did you go on your first college visit?

Karlan: In August 2013 I toured NC State.

PBR: What did PBR offer you from a recruiting standpoint (The Process)?

Karlan: PBR was valuable, you publicize local players and when players do well, PBR gets their name out there.  You have been very generous with advice along the way.  I appreciate the help.

PBR: Do you think showcases are necessary for players looking to pursue a collegiate baseball career?

Karlan: If you are ready to handle the pressure, showcases can be a great way to get noticed by multiple schools in one day.

PBR: How did you land at your commitment?

Karlan: The head coach saw me at a JUCO/High School showcase this summer.  I caught some very good JUCO pitchers and was fortunate to have nice hits. He told me afterwards that he liked how I hit, how I handled pitchers I did not know and how I managed the game from behind the plate.  Coach Trezza was a pro catcher for several years and a great college catcher and hitter. I feel I can learn a lot from him.  I liked and respected him right away.

PBR: What words of advice would you give for the upcoming classes based on your recruiting experience?

Karlan: I think it is great to be able to play a sport you love after high school, players should consider all levels (D1, D2, D3, JUCO and NAIA) of college ball. There are strong players at all levels.  You improve and have fun when you play. Sometimes people get focused on a big-name and I think it is a good idea to go somewhere where you will get to play.

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