Commitment Q&A with Ethan Wachsmann (Wake Forest)
January 17, 2025
ETHAN WACHSMANN (WAKE FOREST COMMIT)
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Ethan Wachsmann RHP / OF / Grandview, CO / 2026Wachsmann set the event on fire during the last day of Future Games thanks to a fastball that hit 91 mph plenty of times, and some outlier feel for spin. We have seen Wachsmann generate a spin rate on the fastball up to 2,658 rpms while his off-speed has reached a max spin rate of 3,125 rpms. The Grandview junior has a loose and quick arm action that comes with a plethora of deception stemming from his elite spin rates with a consistent arm speed. It wasn't a big surprise to see such an analytical program such as Wake Forest to go after Wachsmann, who is now committed there. Wachsmann is building a ton of momentum at the moment and is yet another high ceiling right-hander at the top of the Colorado 2026 rankings.
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OUR Q&A:
Prep Baseball: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Wachsmann: My expectation about the recruiting process was that it was going to be a good time talking to a bunch of different coaches and seeing what their programs are like. The things I was looking for most in the program was if it was a place where I could really develop and if it was the right place academically.
Prep Baseball: Did location play a factor in your decision?
Wachsmann: I would say location played a part in where I wanted to go because I wanted to be on the East Coast.
Prep Baseball: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
Wachsmann: The recruiting process really started up at the Future Games. I was pretty unknown to most coaches but luckily you guys gave me an opportunity and I took full advantage of it. Which is where Wake Forest first saw me play.
Prep Baseball: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Wachsmann: The thing I like most about Wake is their culture and coaches. Their culture is all about family and getting the right guys in their program. Their coaches (especially the pitching coach) having the most knowledge of the game and how to compete at the highest level. Seeing this made me know from the start where I wanted to be.
Prep Baseball: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Wachsmann: Xavier, Oregon, and Notre Dame.
Prep Baseball: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?
Wachsmann: I haven’t faced a ton of top guys yet, but Sean Toger is a tough guy to get out.
Prep Baseball: 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?
Wachsmann: I really started to know after my sophomore winter because my velo was up big time and all my stuff was looking good. But I’ve been serious about my training since I started playing the game, even not knowing what I could make out of it.
Prep Baseball: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Wachsmann: You have to put in the work if you want the results. You get out as much as you put in. Even if you don’t see results very fast, keep working because they will come.
Prep Baseball: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
Wachsmann: The most memorable moment in my baseball career to this point is taking the mound at the Future Games. The adrenaline of all eyes on you and the opportunity you are in during the moment is like nothing else.
Prep Baseball: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?
Wachsmann: Grandview is going to be elite this season, just like last.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| Denver Preseason ID | CO | 02/02 | Prospects Park - Englewood, CO |
| Colorado Springs Preseason ID | CO | 02/09 | The Farm Sports - Colorado Springs, CO |
| Northern Colorado Preseason ID | CO | 02/15 | The Sports Stable - Superior, CO |
| Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | CO | 02/23 | The Farm Sports - Colorado Springs, CO |