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Inside the Recruitment: '17 SS Jake Mackenzie commits to Fordham

December 2, 2015

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By Dennis Healy and Trevor Brown
Co-Director of Scouting

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New England Inside the Recruitment:  Jake Mackenzie, SS

Jake MacKenzieJake Mackenzie, SS, Chote Rosemary Hall, 2017

PBR: Why did you choose Fordham?
Mackenzie: Great business school and the coaches really seem like great guys.  Energy on campus is great.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Mackenzie: Quinnipiac.

PBR:  Where did the coaches first see you compete and how did your relationship develop with the rest of the coaching staff?
Mackenzie: Diamond Nation. They reached out to me and the relationship got stronger.

PBR: What role does the coaching staff expect you to play during your first year on campus?
Mackenzie: They see me playing early in my career and having a great opportunity to make a difference right away

PBR: How excited were you to have your commitment out of the way?
Mackenzie: Very excited, takes a lot of stress away from the process.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
Mackenzie: I like David Wright and he has been a great influence on my life.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience playing summer ball?
Mackenzie: CT Grind and the tournament at diamond nation was a great experience.

PBR: What were your stats last season?
Mackenzie: We didn't really keep stats but I had a very good year.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced in CT?
Mackenzie: Holden White.

PBR: How has PBR helped in your recruitment process?
Mackenzie: PBR helped gain exposure to other colleges with a showcase.

PBR: Thoughts on this upcoming season?
Mackenzie: really excited about Choate season and summer.

 

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