Prep Baseball Report

Q&A with Stanford Commit Peter McEvoy



By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director of Scouting

The 6-foot-3, 168-pound short stop from Pine Creek made a big splash in the state of Colorado when he committed to Stanford University. McEvoy who will star for Pine Creek this spring as a senior, has spent thisPeter McEvoy fall playing for Slammers Zavaras and representing Colorado baseball across the country.  McEvoy will look to build on a junior spring that saw him collect 2nd team Al-Conference honors and return Pine Creek deep into the post season 

PBR recently caught up with Peter McEvoy after his commitment to Stanford. 

PBR: Why did you choose Stanford?

McEvoy:  Stanford offers the opportunity to earn an incredible degree and to compete for a national championship every year. I've also dreamed of playing baseball there since I was a kid. It was an easy decision for me really.

PBR: Where did Stanford first see you compete?

McEvoy:  I attended their camp during summer before junior year. I also played in front of the coaching staff in the Junior Fall Classic and again at their camp this past summer.

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

McEvoy:  My role as a freshman hasn't been explicitly defined, though I'll help the team in whatever way the coaches ask of me. Whether that means starting at shortstop or filling the water coolers, I don't know yet. 

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that will help Stanford?

McEvoy:  My biggest strength is my defense. Stanford is known for outstanding defense, so I should fit right in.

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

McEvoy:  Clint Zavaras of Slammers. I've played with him for the past two falls and the past summer. He's a great coach to play for. He expects a lot out of us and constantly pushes us to play to the best of our ability.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience?

McEvoy:  I play for Slammers Zavaras in the summer. Like I mentioned before, I attended Stanford's camp this past summer. To be able to play in front of the coaches and on Sunken Diamond was a great experience. We traveled as a team to tournaments in Phoenix and Joplin too, but the Stanford camp was the highlight of my summer. 

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced in Colorado?

McEvoy:  Paul Tillotson of Lewis Palmer High School. I've played with and against him since we were ten, and he's always been an excellent pitcher.

PBR: What are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season?

McEvoy:  As a team, we're working to  return to the state tournament after a two year absence and bring home Pine Creek's first state baseball title. Individually, I'm looking to help my team win games and to set a good example for the younger guys. We're a senior heavy team this year, so it'll be important for us to leave a positive impression on the younger guys so they can continue the tradition of excellence at Pine Creek.

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