The versatile Trey Turner from Neosho HS opened the eyes of PBR scouts last Spring at the Open ID Showcase at Price Cutter Park in Ozark, MO, where as the youngest participant, stood out with a 2.15 pop time and 83mph throws from the outfield. Turner continues to show progress, most recently at the Top Prospect Invite Showcase, at the Yard in Lee's Summit, with a 2.02 pop time, 82 mph from the outfield, and the ability to throw three pitches for strikes, including a late moving fastbal, topping at 83mph. 

PBR recently caught up with Turner.

PBR: Considering that you’re entering your sophomore year, have you begun to draw interest from college programs? If so, which ones?

Turner: Several colleges have shown interest in me by inviting me to showcases/camps.  I really like Oklahoma State’s philosophy on baseball and how they run their program. 

PBR: What are your thoughts regarding your ranking as one of Missouri’s Top Class of 2014 players?

Turner:It’s nice to see that my hard work and dedication to baseball has gotten me some recognition.  I know I have a long way to go to get to the next level and I will continue to work hard to get there.

PBR: Do you feel that playing in SWMO and facing the competition you do has prepared you for the various showcase events you’ve attended?

Turner:Yes, I believe the Midwest Nationals program has gotten me ready for showcases through their tryouts and training, and playing for them for the last three seasons has taught me how to rise to the challenges of tough competition.

PBR: What are your thoughts on the implementation of BBCOR bats from a hitting and pitching perspective?

Turner:I believe it has changed hitting because it is harder to barrel up the ball.  It is harder to hit the ball deep in the gaps because it doesn’t have the pop of the composite bats.  The BBCOR bat has made me work harder to become a stronger hitter.

PBR: What team did you play for over the summer and how did it go for you? Were there any specific aspects of your game that you wanted to improve during the summer, and did you?

Turner:I have played for the Midwest Nationals program for the past three seasons.  As a catcher, I wanted to improve on my blocking skills.  As a hitter, I wanted to improve on my hitting the outside pitch to right field.  I worked hard to improve on these things and I did.

PBR: What do you hope to accomplish this fall and off-season on an individual level?

Turner:I hope to accomplish a faster pop time, stronger arm, hitting an array of different pitches, and throwing 90 plus MPH from the outfield.  I also wish to get under a 7 flat Sixty.

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the high school season?

Turner:I prepare by doing my Finch Windmill, going to the batting cages with my Dad, lifting weights everyday at school, and swing a training bat every night to make muscle memory.

PBR: What are your individual and team goals as you head into the 2012 season?

Turner:As a player I wish to help my team to be successful at meeting team goals. It is not about individual player stats. As a team we want to win districts and to win a state title.