Future Games: Q/A with Rutgers commit James Hare
August 16, 2023
The 2023 Future Games wrapped up this past month. Team New Jersey went undefeated at 3-0. Showcased some of the top performances overall. In just a few weeks since the event, team New Jersey leads in college commitments all (7) have been too D1 baseball programs.
Below we sit down with our first college commitment 2025 RHP James Hare
James Hare
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: RanneyState: NJ
- Summer Team: PRD Peninsula River Dogs
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
What was your recruiting journey like?
Recruiting journey was a blast. Met so many people along the way and had so many great experiences that I will always remember.
How was your experience at the 2023 Future Games?
The 2023 Future Games were a lot of fun. It was so interesting to have guys on my team that I had played against in high school and get a chance to know them on a personal level. The environment was like no other, it is a really special event.
Why Rutgers?
Rutgers checks all the boxes for my family and I. It has always been a dream of mine to play Power 5 baseball. The coaching staff, outstanding business program, and amazing campus made it a no brainer for me. In addition it is only 30 minutes away from where I live.
What would be your advice to the younger generation about what it takes to get in the position you are in?
Not going to lie, when coaches say there is no secret to success they're not kidding. Getting to where I am today didn't come overnight, it came with working extremely hard and dedication. I would tell the younger generation to trust the process and really dedicate yourself to the sport, it rewards those who put in the hours.
Scouting Report
~ Hare is a power right handed pitcher. This high school season in 21 innings of work struck out 34 while posting a 1.94 era. 4-0 record. He was selected to represent team NJ in the 2023 Future Games. In which he earned an offer from Rutgers University. Hare will head to New Brunswick fall of 2025.