Q&A with BYU Commit Josh Tingey
April 18, 2026
We recently had the chance to talk to Tingey about his recruitment process, along with some other fun topics, below.
Our Q&A
Prep Baseball: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Josh: I hoped to find a college that was the right fit for me. One that would not only provide a baseball program that felt like a family but also a school that would push me academically.
PB: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
J: I loved the coaches and players there. The players were super welcoming and had a lot of good things to say about the coaches. I also loved the feel there and the atmosphere.
PB: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
J: I would say to not compare yourself to others during the recruiting process because everyone is on their own timeline. If you’re a late developer be patient and keep working cause your time will come.
PB: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
J: A little bit. I didn’t want to be super far away from my family. But I have a lot of family in Utah and my sister plays volleyball at the same school so I still have family close by.
PB: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
J: It really picked up for me mid high school season my junior year. That’s when a lot of coaches reached out but it wasn’t until the summer after when coaches really started to come and watch mid June.
PB: Was there a particular Prep Baseball tournament or showcase that helped accelerate your recruiting process? If yes, how so?
J: There wasn’t a tournament but I went to the KU camp as well as some other camps and I preformed really well there and threw in the 90s for the first time and that helped a lot.
PB: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
J: Army, Salt Lake Community Collge, Drury, Cincinnati, Utah Valley, Butler
PB: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?
J: I faced Grady Westphal last year. He was a solid hitter and athletic so it was a fun matchup.
PB: If you could steal any tool or quality from another player in the state, what would it be and who would it be from?
J: I would take Luke Hanahan [and] Brayden Shannon’s hitting abilities. They are both amazing hitters who help lead our team and are great teammates.
PB: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?
J: Carter Nelson and Charlie Foote. Carter is a LHP and has had amazing improvements from last year and is pitching great so far this year. And Charlie is our sophomore catcher. He’s a beast behind the plate with a great arm and was a DH last year for us at state as a freshman.
PB: 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?
J: It was always a hope of mine but it wasn’t until end of my junior year I thought I had a real chance.
PB: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
J: The most memorable moment was going to state last year. Ever since being a freshman I’ve always wanted to pitch in a game at state and last year we had the chance to do so.