Commitment Spotlight - '18 Trent Hoogerwerf, C, Iowa City Regina
November 3, 2017
By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa
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PBR: Why did you choose Southeastern CC?
HOOGERWERF: I chose Southeastern CC because of their successful program and their veteran coaching staff
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
HOOGERWERF: Heartland CC, South Dakota State and Johnson County CC.
PBR: Where did they first see you? How did your relationship develop with the coaching staff?
HOOGERWERF: They saw me during our high school game against West Liberty. The assistant coach called me and asked if I was interested in visiting and it grew from there.
PBR: What role do you expect to play your first year on campus?
HOOGERWERF: I hope to compete for the starting catching spot my first year.
PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?
HOOGERWERF: All of my coaches during my lifetime and my family.
PBR: What have you worked on/improved since last year?
HOOGERWERF: Limiting strikeouts and my receiving/blocking skills.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have played against or with?
HOOGERWERF: It is hard to think of one specific player. I have played with and against some of the best players in the state.
PBR: What are your thoughts on the recruiting process? Any advice for other players who have the desire to play college baseball.
HOOGERWERF: Make sure that you talk things over with your family and make sure it is the right fit for you.