Commitment Spotlight: '19 Frankie Volkers, RHP, Maple Grove

December 12, 2018
Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Frankie Volkers

Class of 2019 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2019
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Maple Grove

State: MN
Summer Team: Starters
Height: 6-0

Weight: 215lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching

Max FB

85 - 88

72 - 75

75 - 77

Scouting Report

8/19/18- 6-foot, 215-pound right-handed throwing pitcher. Compact body type. Balanced and good tempo delivery. Good direction down mound. Arm works from ¾ arm slot and loose with some whip. Fastball is 85-87 mph with occasional sink. Curveball has 11/5 late break with good spin and shape thrown at 69-70 mph. Change-up is 57-77 with occasional fade action. Solid uncommitted arm in 2019 class.

7/5/18- 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed pitcher, thick body type. Balance varies at times in delivery, arm plays from high ¾ slot. Fastball flashed finish through the zone, 85-86 mph in the first touched 87 mph once. Changeup at 70-73 mph.

6/19/18- 6-foot, 205-pound right-handed pitcher. #49 ranked player in MN 2019 class. Rocker step into slight crouched balance point, loads over rubber well, clean arm action with good hand speed out front. Fastball was 84-88 mph, throws a heavy ball, with flashes of late running action. Tight spin with late break on 11/5 curveball. Above avg. changeup with late sinking action; thrown at fastball arm speed.

3/18/18- 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed hitting pitcher. Durable frame with strong lower half. Worked 85-86 mph with quick arm and fastball was heavy in bottom of zone. Slows arm slightly on changeup; worked with solid fade to arm-side. Slider had short tight break at 70-72 mph. Slight cross body delivery creating deception.

Videos

(6/18/18)

PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?

Volkers: I choose the North Iowa Area Community College because I felt like they have the resources and coaching to take me to the next level in academics and in baseball.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Volkers: Other schools that I was considering include Iowa Central, Valparaiso University, Southeast Community College, St. Thomas, and I had planned on visiting other D1, D2, and D3 universities, but NIACC seemed to be a perfect fit for me, so I just went for it.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?

Volkers: The first place that the coaching staff saw me and started to contact me, was after the PBR showcase games at Minnetonka in the spring.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?

Volkers: I am relieved that the process is over, and now I can just focus on baseball and school.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?

Volkers: The coaching staff and the technological tools that they have at their disposal really put me over the top and all of their facilities were super impressive. I also liked how they had a different program for each player, tailoring to their specific developmental needs.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?

Volkers: There have been a lot of people that have helped me throughout my career, but the biggest influences would have to be all of the coaches at Starter Sports Training and Great lakes Baseball Academy. They both have helped me advance as a ballplayer mentally and physically.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?

Volkers: I was lucky to have the guidance of elite sports advising, they helped me with all of the questions I had about the recruiting process, while also getting me exposure. With their help, it made the recruiting process a breeze.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have for you in your freshman season?

Volkers: The coaching staff has told me that they feel as though I could make an immediate impact on their team and roster. I know that I need to work really hard to earn a weekend spot and look forward to gaining more exposure for the next step.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?

Volkers: My most memorable baseball moment was pitching 8 2/3 shutout innings against Monticello in sub-state.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?

Volkers: I am not sure who the best player I have competed against is, but going around the country the past two summers has allowed me to face really great national competition in tournaments.