Prep Baseball Report

Q and A with Vincennes Commit Daniel Sander



PBR: What were your stats last season at Evansville F.J. Reitz High School?

Sander:  BA- .375,  7 doubles, 3 triples,  .466 OBP

PBR: Why did you choose Vincennes?

Sander: I want to follow a career in Law Enforcement and Vincennes has one of the best programs.  I really liked the campus and the coaching staff.  I felt that Vincennes would be the best fit for me

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Sander: Olney Central

PBR: Where did Vincennes first see you compete?

Sander: They saw me at the Olney Central Showcase and the Wabash Valley Showcase.

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

Sander: As a left handed hitter they want me to come in and contribute offensively, get stronger and be available to maybe play multiple positions.

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

Sander: My biggest strength is my bat and I feel that I can come in and be a great run producer.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?

Sander: My stepdad has had the biggest impact on me as a player.  He will soft toss with me anytime I want to and he likes to help me become a better player.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience?

Sander: I play for the 17U Funkhouser team and the most exciting experience was qualifying for the state tournament.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced in Indiana?

Sander: Jordan Striegel

PBR: What are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season?

Sander: Individually, I would like to hit over .450 and make the all SIAC team. We finished runner-up in sectionals last year so we would like to win sectionals and make a run in the tournament.