Q&A with Wichita State Commit Jacob Lindemann

November 25, 2015

By Matt Huck
Area Scout

2017 RHP Jacob Lindemann of Burlington recently committed to Wichita State. LIndemann represented Team Wisconsin at the 2015 PBR Future Games in Indiana, and becomes the fourth arm from the team to commit to a Division I school. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017 and No. 156 in the PBR Overall ranks. Here is a report on Lindemann from the Future Games.

Jacob Lindemann 7/31/15 - Lindemann was one of the more high profile arms in Wisconsin heading into the Future Games and he did not disappoint. At 6-foot-3, 195-pounds he has a typical athletic pitchers frame with room to go. Lindemann’s delivery is all arm, which is scary to think once he gets his lower half going. It’s an upright delivery with a short stride for his size. His high front side creates some deception to his release point but it’s his natural arm speed that is attractive to recruiters. Lindemann was one of nine prospects at the Future Games to reach the 90 mph mark with his fastball, a rare feat for a prospect his age. He sat 86-88 mph in his first outing on Day 2 and then backed it up by touching 90 mph multiple times in his second outing on Day 3. He is most likely suited best for a slider but he showed a 74-75 mph curveball with obvious conviction and also flashed a knuckle ball.

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

Lindemann: The expectations I had for the recruiting process were that everything would happen fast. I thought the colleges would pressure me to get me to commit right away. It was not that way at all. They put no pressure on me. Another expectation was that it was going to be fun, talking to all the colleges and then getting to see what they had talked about on visits. The recruiting process was very easy at first, getting all the numbers and contacts. After a while it got kind of tricky, remembering when to call what school and what you talked about last time. The whole recruiting process was fun and exciting.

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

Lindemann: The things I were looking to get out of a college to continue my career was the education I was going to get. Also the coaches that I would be working with in the next few years. Also if I would feel comfortable when I am at that school. All those were big things that came into the decision.

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

Lindemann: The location or distance from home didn't matter. I just wanted to go where I felt comfortable.

PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Was there a particular game or event that you feel turned the corner for you?

Lindemann: The recruiting process started heating up at the PBR Future Games. All the way up to the games I have had been calling coaches here and there. The second day playing there I contacted five coaches. Also when the coaches could start calling me was also a very big step in the recruiting process.

PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Lindemann: Wichita State first saw me three years ago at a PBR event. After that we started talking once a week to build a relationship.

PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Lindemann: The thing that I liked the most about Wichita State was the coaching staff. The key factors in my decision were the coaches, education and the relationship the coaches had with the players.

PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

Lindemann: The others schools that were on my list were Missouri State, Virginia Tech, Illinois state, and Virginia.

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

Lindemann: Jarred Kelenic, he's a very good player all around and I have had fun playing against him and with him.

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

Lindemann: I never really thought about how I might get a scholarship to play baseball at the next level, I just loved to play the game and be with my friends. But the point in my career that I realized I would be a college caliber player was when everyone was asking how hard I threw and getting invited to PBR and Perfect Game events.

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

Lindemann: The advice I would give to a young player is to always work hard and have goals for yourself. Work hard at baseball and in the classroom. My parents said that if I didn't have the grades I wouldn't be able to play baseball. If I didn't put the time in to have good grades I wouldn't get the time to put in for baseball.

PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

Lindemann: The most memorable moment in my career was being able to represent the state of Wisconsin in the little league regional tournament.

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

Lindemann: My high school team will be good this year. We lost some seniors but we will be getting most of the team back and more. My expectations for the team are to become closer as a team and as friends. Also making it to state.

PBR: Where do you play in the summer? And what has been your most memorable experience with them?

Lindemann: In the summer I play for the Rawlings Hitters. The most memorable moment I had with the team was winning the Kernels tournament in Iowa and getting a trip to Jupiter.

Q&A with Wichita State Commit Jacob Lindemann

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