The athletic 6-foot, 160-pound Adam Thies (right) displayed athleticism in the infield by utilizing his soft hands and fluid footwork as he handled every ground ball with natural actions.  He exhibited a quick, clean exchange and an accurate arm (80-mph).  

Offensively, he starts with a slightly open stance with a short stride. Thies has a good lower half and takes a short, level path to the ball with good extension through contact, driving the ball gap to gap. He had the top exit velocity of 89-mph off the bat.

PBR: What do you expect going into your juinor season?
Thies:My goal is to win a State Championship in the Spring and compete at the highest level in the Summer

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player?
Thies:My mental toughness.

PBR: What aspect of your game do you believe needs the most improvement?
Thies:My discipline at the plate.

PBR: What are your expectations and experiences in the recruiting process?
Thies:My expectations in the recruiting process is to land somewhere that is the right fit for me on the field and academically.

PBR: What type of program would you like to play at? What is most important to you: Caliber of program, coaching staff, academics, etc…?
Thies:Some of the key attributes that I am looking for in a program is; a school that has classes that I am interested in; play for a winning baseball program; and compete against the best in the nation.

PBR: What schools are you most interested in right now, and why?
Thies:My top three baseball programs I am interested in are; 1) University of Arkansas, because they have a great baseball program; 2) University of Missouri (Columbia), because of their academics and campus lifestyle; 3) Wichita State University, because to me they are a baseball city.

PBR: What were your personal goals for the 2012 season and were they met? Goals for the 2013 season?
Thies:For my 2012 high school season, my goal was to hit three homeruns and steal ten bases. I hit two home runs and stole eight bases. For my upcoming 2013 season goals include hitting greater than .360 and to receive All-Conference honors.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer?
Thies:Mac-n-Seitz Indians

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher/hitter that you have faced?
Thies:One of the toughest pitchers I faced and who also was once a teammate of mine is Alex Lange, who recently committed to LSU.

PBR: What is your fondest memory or highlight from your 2012 baseball season (High School or Summer)?
Thies:Hitting a home run against my school’s rival.

PBR: What is your most memorable moment in baseball so far in your life?
Thies:This question is really a tough for me because I have so many great memories in my baseball career. But for me, my fondest memory would be when I made the game winning diving catch while colliding with my teammate in a tournament in Tulsa, that sent me to the hospital for a week.

PBR: You recently attended a PBR Showcase, what are your thoughts on how it will be beneficial to you as you keep moving forward in the recruiting process?
Thies:I hope that PBR can provide me with the exposure to as many colleges as they can that matches up with my baseball skills.