Commitment Q&A With Wichita State Commit Ethan Rogers

OUR Q&A

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Rogers: During my time being recruited I was looking for a few different things. I wanted to have a program that felt like home when I went there in my visit and a place where I felt I would he valued. Along with good coaches schooling and facilities.

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

Rogers: Not necessarily I felt as if I shouldn’t limit my opportunities for a place that will always be here. So I was open to going anywhere.

PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?

Rogers: The recruiting process really heated up for me last summer when I was invited to the PBR Future Games. I believe that was the first place Wichita State was able to come look at me. The Future Games was extremely helpful in jump starting the process for me and having more schools be able to see me play.

PBR: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Rogers: Some of my favorite things about the program at Wichita is the coaches I felt like throughout the process talking to them I was valued. When I went on my visit the whole team sempt like a family and everyone was really close from the head coach to the weight coach and played everyone had a family feel. Along with the culture their facilities were amazing and it wasn’t too far from home.

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

Rogers New Mexico State and University of Illinois.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?

Rogers: I would say one of the best opponents I’ve faced was a fellow teammate actually Reign Williams (Lee's Summit, 2025; Central Arkansas commit). When I faced him he was able to get a good hit back up the middle. I think some of the things that make him a great player are his hands - he does a really good job at getting the inside ball which makes it harder to pitch to 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?

Rogers: I felt like my 8th grade year is when I really began to realize and come to fruition that I had a good shot at playing at the next level but I’ve thought since I was little I could do it.

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

Rogers: Just keep working hard every chance you get to work give your full effort and never settle for anything.

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

Rogers: I would say going to Cooperstown New York and playing. That was a really cool place. 

PBR: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?

Rogers: I think we are going to be really good. We have 5-7 good arms that can really throw and our defense is looking really good. Along with that we have a good lineup too and I think we have a good chance to make a big run.

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