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Future Games Q & A: Beau Ankeney

April 1, 2020
Brett Thorney
State Scouting Director


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Beau Ankeney

Class of 2021 / 1B

Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 2

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Desert Vista
    State: AZ
  • Summer Team: T-Rex
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.84
60-yard
(06/12/19)
83
INF Velo
(06/12/19)
94
Exit Velo
(01/27/19)
Position
60-yard
7.9
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
93
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Position
60-yard
7.84
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
94
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Position
60-yard
8.18
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
94
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Position
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
93
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PBR: How did it feel to be selected to compete in the PBR Future Games? 

Ankeney: It was very exciting to get the opportunity to play at an event like this.


PBR: Was your decision to attend hard? 
Ankeney: No, it was not hard at all.


PBR: What part of your game do you think was the biggest factor in getting you an invite?
Ankeney: My hitting ability


PBR: Have you participated in any other PBR events? Do you think they helped?
Ankeney: Yes, I think they are great events to help see where you can get better at.


PBR: What was the atmosphere of the Future Games like? Were you impressed?
Ankeney: I was very impressed with how good the competition was and the atmosphere as whole.


PBR: What was the exposure like? Was it nerve-racking? 
Ankeney: At first, it was nerve racking but the exposure was awesome.


PBR: What was it like to compete against the best players from other states in the showcase and games?
Ankeney: It was the best experience that has happened to me so far in baseball. The players were very talented and it was fun to play against people of that caliber.


PBR: What was the best part about playing on Team Arizona? 
Ankeney: We got to showcase how talented the state of Arizona is and we had fun doing it.


PBR: How has your recruiting process been since you attended the event?
Ankeney: The recruiting process has been good, the event gave me a lot of exposure. I committed to Grand Canyon University a couple months back. 


PBR: Would you recommend future players to attend the PBR Future Games? Any advice for them?
Ankeney: I would recommend attending. I would say, play the way you play and have fun. Don’t worry about who might be watching.

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