Inside the Recruitment: '17 LHP Colin Clark commits to Youngstown State
September 4, 2016
Colin Clark, LHP, Logan Elm HS, Class of 2017
PBR: Why did you choose Youngstown State?
Clark: My choice was based on a variety of things, from the nice facilities to the well represented academic stature and the new energy surrounding the program with The new coaching staff. It seemed like a great fit to be in northeastern Ohio where I have grown the most as a person and Baseball player.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Clark: The University of Cincinnati and Walsh.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you and how did your relationship develop?
Clark: The new coaching staff first saw me at a tournament over the summer. Our relationship developed through phone calls and constant communication.
PBR: This summer you participated in PBR’s Top Prospects Games. How did your performance help you in the recruiting process?
Clark: I was able to gain many connections from a number of schools, the PBR event helped me get a wide variety of college choices.
PBR: How does it feel to be a part of a Division 1 baseball program?
Clark: It is something I have always strived for, to know that I worked hard enough to get here is something I can hang my hat on.
PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?
Clark: I play for the Brownlee Lookouts in the summer and the most memorable moment was a 12 inning pitchers dual in Toledo against the Michigan Bulls.
PBR: What person has the great impact on your baseball career and why?
Clark: My mother; she has been there to support me since I was playing Tee Ball. She believed in me when the times got tough and never let me forget where I came from and what my goals were.
PBR: What were your stats last spring season?
Clark: To be honest, not a very big stats guy, I just know that when I was on the bump I was trying my best to give our team a chance to win.
PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio?
Clark: Probably Cal Cooper from Circleville, he always runs the count up against me, makes me work hard for a while and eventually finds his way on base, he rarely misses bad pitches and converts in clutch situations.