At the Top Prospect Showcase at Rockhurst University, Nick Dorman showed to be a versatile player who helped himself with performing well both behind the plate and in the outfield. Dorman has the tools and ability to play at the next level, with the work ethic and drive to succeed.

Nick Dorman, OF/C, Blue Springs HS
PBR: What do you expect going into your senior season?
Dorman: Blue springs high school has a great amount of talent going into this year so I expect to help my team go deep into the state tournament. I expect to continue to work hard and achieve individual goals that I have set for myself.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player?
Dorman: My biggest strength is that I am a team player and do whatever I can to help my team win games. My biggest individual strength as a player is my hitting. I have excellent strike zone discipline, im a solid opposite field hitter and I hit for power and average. I think the reason I hit so well is because I’m never content and think about what I could have done better so I can work on it.

PBR: What aspect of your game do you believe needs the most improvement?
Dorman: I feel that I need to gain speed and be faster so I’ve been working with a speed and agility coach to improve in this area. 

PBR: What are your expectations and experiences in the recruiting process?
Dorman: My expectations would be I want to play somewhere that will help me learn more about the game and hopefully I will have several options to choose from. I haven’t singled in on any one college at this time.

PBR: What type of program would you like to play at? What is most important to you: Caliber of program, coaching staff, academics, etc…?

Dorman: I would like to play at a program that is knowledgeable about baseball and cares about the game as much as I do so that they can take me to the next level. The coaching staff would be important to my decision but it must also have a strong academic program.

PBR: What schools are you most interested in right now, and why?
Dorman: I am interested in the university of central Missouri, Missouri western. I have not decided on a certain college but I know I want to go somewhere that has a strong baseball program and is not too far away from home. 

PBR: What were your personal goals for the 2012 season and were they met? Goals for the 2013 season?
Dorman: In 2012 I just wanted to be a contributing varsity baseball player and keep my batting average above .350 and help my team win as many games as possible. I batted .409 and my team placed second in districts and second in conference. I was 1st team all conference, first team all district and named to the all area team.  In 2013 I want to help our team win a state title, bat over .400 and earn higher individual awards than my 2012 season. 

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer?
Dorman: Millhouse AEP

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher/hitter that you have faced?
Dorman: Matt Hall from Lee’s Summit West and Dalton Moats from Park Hill.

PBR: What is your fondest memory or highlight from your 2012 baseball season (High School or Summer)?
Dorman: Beating our crosstown rivals Blue Springs South in the district tournament. I went 2 for 3 (single, double) driving in 4 RBI’s in our 6-4 win.

PBR: What is your most memorable moment in baseball so far in your life?
Dorman: In my first at bat on varsity I hit a grand slam.

PBR: You recently attended a PBR Showcase, what are your thoughts on how it will be beneficial to you as you keep moving forward in the recruiting process?
Dorman: I think it will be beneficial because they have a good reputation and are widely respected in the baseball community.