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Andrew Bacon, SS, Home School, Class of 2017

PBR: Why did you choose Northern Kentucky?

Bacon: For me, I wanted a place with good baseball, good education, and a good Christian base. NKU provided that.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Bacon: Miami Ohio was another school I was considering.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you and how did your relationship develop?

Bacon: I first met Coach Peyton when I was 14, and he's seen my progression and development over the years.

PBR: How does it feel to be a part of a Division 1 baseball program?

Bacon: It feels good. It's been a dream and a goal of mine for years - it feels awesome.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Bacon: I play for the Cincinnati Fury in the summer. My whole summer really was a blast all the way around. But the best part was a big tournament in Akron where we made a deep run and almost won the whole thing.

PBR:  What person has the great impact on your baseball career and why?

Bacon: My hitting coach, Don Gullett Jr. has had a huge impact on my baseball. But my dad has had the biggest - always supporting me, and teaching me how to grow as a man through baseball.

PBR: You have participated in numerous PBR events, how did you performances help you in the recruiting process?

Bacon: It taught me how to showcase in front of many coaches and just got me comfortable in that environment.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced?

Bacon: I got to face Cameron Varga when I was a freshman. But Connor McMurry and Jace Burke were tough at bats as well.