TEXAS - As we wind down 2021, PBR Texas is going to be doing Q&A's with some of the top players in the State. We will be discussing their recruiting process and their upcoming High School Season.

In our 2nd Q&A we talked to Flower Mound Marcus Senior Standout, Jake Duer.  The TCU commit has had a great High School career, and we ask him about their team goals for this year. We also talk about his recruiting process that led him to TCU. 

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Jake Duer

Class of 2022 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 82 / POS: 17

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2022
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: LHP
• High School: Marcus
  State: TX
• Summer Team: USA Prime
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 185lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/L

Scouting Report

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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, leg lift load trigger, rhythmic swing trigger, slightly uphill swing plane, pull side tendency hitting primarily hard ground balls.
Power: 100.14 mph max exit velocity in BP, 86.35 mph average exit velocity, 124 feet max distance, and 57.1% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, good carry on throws at times, accurate throws.
Defense: Attacks the ball athletically, good footwork, clean funnel to transfer, fields the ball in rhythm towards his target.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

 

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(6/22/21)

OUR Q&A

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Duer: When talking to people, they always made it seem like it was stressful and hard to be put out there. Getting to talk to different coaches and finding the fit for me was a lot. I was looking for a school that wanted to win and compete at the highest level.

P: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

D: It did, my parents did so much for me during my career and I wanted them to enjoy games and be close to home.

P: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?

D: The recruiting process started my sophomore year, it started heating up after my first PBR event in Melissa TX. I got on the phone with TCU a week after but it was right when COVID-19 hit which caused problems with watching me play.

P: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?

D: The environment, the coaches, players, and facilities are all awesome and have a winning mentality.

P: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

D: DBU XAVIER University of Miami and Whichita State University

P: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?

D: I have to give it to my future teammate Ben Abeldt. Being a lefty hitter seeing him from the left side is one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced.

P: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

D: My sophomore year being the only sophomore on a varsity baseball team. I had a feeling that with hard work I can get to where I dreamed to be.

P: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

D: Don’t stress and rush anything. Play your game and be yourself, everything will make its way to you. Don’t stop working towards your dreams and keep your drive.

P: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

D: Playing At Globe Life Field and beating IMG academy who was undefeated for 3 years at the time.

P: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?

D: I think our Marcus team will excel offensively, pitching wise we will be lights out… it will be a fun season.

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