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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?

Ty: My expectations for the recruiting process were never to high. I didn’t know what to expect honestly I just controlled what I could control which was to keep working. Looking for a college I just wanted to find the right fit for me, a place that felt like home. The coaching staff at Kentucky is great and take pride in their culture which was exactly what I was looking for.

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

T: The things I liked most about Kentucky was the people that were there. From coaches to players all of them were great guys. They also have great facilities and with that great people running them.

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

T: Advice I would give is to never get to high with yourself. My dad has always told me to stay level headed and keep working. Baseball is a frustrating sport and things aren’t going to always go your way. The only thing you can do is keep grinding and putting in the extra work to get to where you want to go.

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

T: At first when I started getting recruited I felt like I wanted to stay closer to home. I thought that it might be the best thing for me and for my family. But after going to Kentucky it felt right for me and that was the end decision on where I wanted to go.

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

T: The recruiting process for me heated up quick. August 1st I had around 10-15 calls. All of the schools who called saw me play at the Future Games which was a great event for anyone to showcase themselves.

PB: Was there a particular Prep Baseball tournament or showcase that helped accelerate your recruiting process? If yes, how so?

T: The Future Games was the showcase that helped me the most. I hadn’t played much in front of coaches until then and with 300 plus scouts there it was a great event for me to put myself out there to coaches.

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

T: The three schools that I had narrowed down to were Kentucky, Nebraska, and Wichita State.

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

T: I would say Quincy Koehn. He has a good delivery and commands his pitches at a high level and along with his splitter it makes him a tough 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?

T: If I had to take a tool from someone in the state it would be Grant Westphal’s bat. He continues to show he is one of the top hitters in the nation.

PB: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?

T: Logan Baalmann is also a 2027 and has a bunch of tools. He’s a middle infielder and plays his position well with a strong bat behind him.

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?

T: I always knew I had potential to play at the college level I just didn’t know what that level may be. I would say my 7th or 8th grade year is when I knew I really wanted to play at the highest level I could and try to make it at the D1 level.

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

T: The most memorable moment for me was my freshman year winning our substate game to go to state. We were down 4 in the first inning and made a comeback to win 5-4 to head to the state tournament.

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

T: I think if there was ever a season for us to win the whole thing it would be this year. We have a very strong core with lots of talent and have other guys that help us as well. We have one thing on our minds going into the season and that is to win it all.

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