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Jake Schmidt, RHP, Dublin Scioto HS, Class of 2017

PBR: Why did you choose Transylvania?

Schmidt:  I chose Transy because I really felt like I would fit in there. The campus is beautiful and the high academics are perfect for me.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Schmidt:  Earlham College and Case Western 

PBR: Where did the coaches first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Schmidt:  The Coaches first saw me at the PBR Top Prospect Games and they said they instantly wanted me. Coach Getsee called me about a week after he got the job at Transy and told me that I was one of there top recruits.

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?

Schmidt:  They are bringing me in as their top pitching recruit because I have high "Pitchability" paired with high "Projectability". They expect me to battle for a spot as a starter my freshman year.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help Transy baseball?

Schmidt:  I feel my biggest strength is my pitching mechanics. Another big strength are my offspeed pitches.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Schmidt:  I play for Coach Jeff Schmitt on Ohio Elite 17u (Midwest Mojo 2017/2018 last summer) and my favorite experience was the Perfect Game BCS finals in Fort Meyers, FL. Great competition down there.

PBR: Now that recruiting process is over what are your individual and team goals for this spring?

Schmidt: My only goal this year at Dublin Scioto is have a great year and win as many games as possible with my senior class. It's been 4 years since we have all been together on the same level team in high school and we are very excited for it.

PBR: What were your stats for last spring season at Dublin Scioto?

Schmidt: Due to an early season injury, I only pitched for about 1/3 of the season my stat line was:  13.2 IP, 20 K, 4 H, 3 BB, 0 ER

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio? 

Schmidt: The toughest hitter I've faced in Ohio is Brandon DeHass from New Albany