By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

2018 RHP/MIF Connor McCullough committed to the University of Oklahoma this summer. We had a chance to talk to the talented right-hander about the process it took make his decision. McCullough is one of a few 2018 graduates to participate in the Top Prospects Games, an event that OU coaches attended. 

PBR: Ultimately, why did you choose the University of Oklahoma?

McCullough: I had never really thought about OU until I heard they might be interested in me. Then I realized they offered all I was looking for in a college. They are a major D1 program, they have a great baseball program that could make it to the College World Series in the future. They play in a major conference with strong competition, and the coaches made me feel comfortable and were really interested and committed to me joining the program.

PBR: Where did they first see you compete?

McCullough: At the PBR Top Prospects Games in Springdale AR, then the Underclass Games in Jonesboro, and finally a tournament in Dallas.

PBR:  When did you take your first official or unofficial visit to Oklahoma?

McCullough: July 1, 2015 unofficial

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

McCullough: Pitcher and maybe get a few swings at the plate if I continue to develop and get stronger.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

McCullough: Arkansas, Kansas State, or any SEC school

PBR: Who did you play for this summer? Talk about your experience playing for them?

McCullough: Played for the Arkansas Rawlings Prospects which was coached by the same coach, Scott Stroth, I have had since I was 6 years old. The team traveled to major tournaments in Dallas and Fort Meyers FL in order to get in front college coaches. I have played with a lot of these same team mates since I was 6 or 7 and we have had great success over the years in Arkansas and other states.

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

 McCullough: Scott Stroth who made the player I am today and my dad who kept pushing me

PBR: What were your stats for your High School last spring?

McCullough: Not sure contact Barrett Davis

Be like McCullough and sign up for an event this fall.  

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