David Lemasters, RHP, Lakeview HS, Class of 2014

PBR: Why did you choose Lake Erie?

LeMasters: I liked the campus and the coaches and the opportunities I will have at Lake Erie.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

LeMasters : La Roche and YSU

PBR: Where did Lake Erie first see you? How did your relationship develop with their coaching staff?

LeMasters : The Northern Ohio Underclass Invitational.  Coach McGee would also see me at the 2013 top underclass games and then several off my summer games in Class B in Youngstown

PBR: Lake Erie seems to be a program on the rise, how did that impact your decision to go up north?

LeMasters : I like what Coach McGee and his staff are doing and I want to be part of that future.

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

LeMasters:  start as a spot starter and work out of the pen.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help Lake Erie?
LeMasters:  Having mound presence and keeping my cool in any situation and that will help me in my ups and downs at the next level.

PBR: What was the most memorable experience from this summer?.

LeMasters:  Taking a perfect game into the 7th inning in the Class B championship game against the Astro-Falcons with Coach McGee in the stands.

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

LeMasters:   My Father

PBR: What were your stats for this spring season at Lakeview?

LeMasters:  a 6-2 record with an ERA of 1.55 with 106 strikeouts in 58 innings.

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio?

LeMasters:  Brenden Cox of the Astro Falcons.