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Q&A with St. Cloud State commit Ryan Wesely

October 20, 2013

By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Director – Wisconsin/Illinois

Ryan Wesely (Holmen, 2014) is now one of 13 2014 graduates to verbally make their college commitments. Wesely is currently ranked No. 19 in the state and has recently committed to St. Cloud State. We caught up with the right handed pitcher and asked him a few questions about his recruiting process.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it as expected? Easy/Difficult?

Wesely: I expected the recruiting process to be a fun process and it was.  Not everyone is fortunate enough to be recruited to play baseball. I looked at it as a once in a lifetime thing so I might as well enjoy it.

PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Wesely: I was looking for a good relationship with the coaching staff. I wanted the coaches to be honest with me and approachable. I also looked at the facilities and I wanted to attend a bigger university.

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

Wesely: No. Although, it is nice that my family will be able to drive and watch me play baseball in college. 

PBR: Where did St. Cloud State first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Wesely: I think they saw me at the Wisconsin State Showcase.  After I went on a visit to St. Cloud, that’s when the relationship started to develop.

PBR: What do you like most about St. Cloud State and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Wesely: I like the coaching staff the most. I felt that St. Cloud State gives me the best opportunity to develop as a pitcher and take my game to a higher level.  I would like to compete for a National Championship.   

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?

Wesely: I believe the best player that I face all the time is my best friend and high school teammate Jeren Kendall. I throw against him almost every week, and we work out all the time together. I am very fortunate to have the best player in the state go to the same high school as me.

PBR: What has been the lowest point in your baseball career; what have you learned from it and how has it helped you grow as a player?

Wesely: I think my lowest point in my career is whenever I don’t succeed or win. I have learned from failure that you can’t give up no matter what and you have to keep working.

PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were an elite player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

Wesely: I realized that I was an elite player when I started to play travel baseball. When I traveled I was competing with guys all around the country. That’s when I realized I could go somewhere with baseball if I worked hard.

PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?

Wesely: My best attribute as a baseball player is to compete. I hate to lose and I think that helps me get outs while I am pitching.

PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?

Wesely: I am working on improving my curveball. I want to develop a sharper break and more velocity on my curve ball. I am working on it by throwing it more to get a better feel for the pitch.

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

Wesely: Don’t worry about who is watching you. If you take care of business in the classroom and on the diamond everything else will fall into place.

PBR: Preview your high school season for us. How do you feel Holmen will be? What are your expectations and goals?

Wesely: I think we are going to be really tough this year if we stay healthy. We have 7 of our top 9 guys back and our whole pitching rotation back. We obviously have Kendall leading off and commanding the outfield so I am really excited for the season. Our goals are to win another conference title and state championship.

CLICK HERE for a list of Class of 2014 commitments

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