Q&A with Davidson Commit Hunter Fryman
February 5, 2026
A standout as a member of Team MOKAN at this past summer’s Senior Future Games, C/INF Hunter Fryman (Marshfield) is one of the top prospects in the Springfield area and currently ranks No. 39 overall in our latest rankings. One of the most versatile athletes in the Show-Me State, Fryman is a high-level defender at multiple positions, posting 1.82–1.86 pop times and an 84 mph arm from the crouch, along with a 91 mph arm across the diamond. He also shows the ability to run his fastball into the mid-80s on the mound for good measure. At the plate, Fryman produces near triple-digit exit velocities with a strong feel for the barrel and sneaky pull-side power. Shortly after the Senior Future Games, Fryman committed to Davidson to continue his playing career.
‘26 | C | Hunter Fryman (Marshfield)
— Prep Baseball Missouri (@PrepBaseballMO) July 23, 2025
Goes down and gets one, lining it into the LCF gap for a 2B to go along with an RBI 1B earlier.
One of the top catch and throw backstops in the region. Sneaky pop with a strong feel for the barrel. #PBSFG25 pic.twitter.com/gCCUlKFQGE
We recently had the chance to talk to Fryman 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?
Hunter: I didn’t really have any expectations. The biggest thing I was looking for though was a school that wanted me as bad as I wanted to play at the next level. Also I wanted a high academic school so that was another thing 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?
H: I think the thing I like the most about Davidson College was the family feel. The coaches are also very personable. I knew immediately when I got to campus that it was the perfect fit for me.
PB: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
H: I would tell them to focus on your training and games. Don’t think about the recruiting aspect or start pressing to a point that it affects how you perform in game. You still need to think about it, just not during those two times.
PB: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
H: I thought that it would but it didn’t. It was one of those situations where I felt like I was at home even though we were a long way away.
PB: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
H: They actually reached out to me on Twitter or X and keep communication about once every two weeks. Then they got to see me play over the summer, invited me to a camp, and about a year after the first contact they offered me.
PB: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
H: Yale, Brown University, Harvard, SLU, Illinois State
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?
H: I would say I realized it around 7th grade. I would actually say it was more of a desire to play at the next level and not so much realizing that I had the potential.
PB: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
H: My most memorable moment so far has been my walk off hit last year in sectionals to send my team to the final four.
PB: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?
H: Marshfield Baseball has a very high chance of winning state this year. We went to the final four last year and only graduated 3 guys. There is a lot of solid baseball players on our team and our chemistry is unmatched. Not winning it all last year has definitely been motivation for everyone in the offseason. Another thing is we were young last year. I look for us to be a much more physical team this year.