OF Jimmy Angle (Kettle Moraine) is a strong right-handed hitter that has consistently performed in front of our staff no matter the competition. Simple and easy right-handed swing with a history of finding barrels and driving the ball with authority while providing quality defense that can play at either corner with a strong and accurate arm.

We recently had the chance to talk to Jimmy's 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?

Jimmy: I was going into the recruiting process with an open mind and knew that everyone's path was different. I was looking for a good overall academic program, along with a winning baseball culture.  

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

J: I was looking for a winning baseball culuture with coaches that are going to help me improve and develop me as a baseball player. There was a conncection with the coaches that I was looking for and knew I made the right decision. 

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

J: Keep chasing your dreams no matter what obstacles are in your way. Always find a way to get 1% better every day.  

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

J: I didn't want to limit myself to distance, rather, I was focused on the opportunity. I was looking for the right fit rather than distance away from home. 

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: The recruiting process started to heat up for me the summer leading into my senior year. Eastern Illinois initially saw me during fall ball my Junior year.    

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

J: Multiple Prep Baseball Tournaments throughout the Midwest and the Wisconsin State Games helped with the recruiting process. .     

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

J: Tyson Grulkowski was one of the best players I faced in Wisconsin. He pitches from a unique arm angle and can throw in the mid 90s. He's got great offspeed to throw the hitters off and great pitch location.   

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 steal Dominic Santarelli's strength. He is one of the strongest hitters in the state.   

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

J: Noah Angle is the next talented young player to keep an eye on in high school and travel ball.      

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: Being part of the GRB National team and competing with and against some of the top players in the United States made me realize I was capable of playing at a high level.

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

J: A fun baseball memory of mine was when I hit my first home run in youth baseball. We were playing in a little league tournoment and one of the dads said, "If anyone hits a home run today, I'll buy the whole team Ice cream." In my first at bat, I hit one over the fence, and everyone got ice cream.  

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

J: This season will be a solid year for Kettle Moraine. Even though we lost some seniors this past year, we have some underclassmen who will step up and make a huge impact. The team chemistry will be great this season, which is one of the biggest things that makes a team successful.  

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