OF Joseph Meeter (Holmen) physical outfielder with tools and a frame that you can continue to project on. Loud barrel and the ability to drive the ball with authority, especially when he elevates stands out. Clear arm strength and foot speed to stick in the outfield long term and provide quality defense at either corner and potentially center field.

We recently had the chance to talk to Joseph 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?

Joseph: I was very unsure about when a team would offer me after my sophomore year summer when I hit just above .400 but with only 1xbh. I crushed the weights during the fall/winter of my junior year and grew into a completely different baseball player. That’s when the realization set in that I had a chance of playing at a great program like NDSU where I have all the resources I need to become the baseball player I dream of each night. I was looking for a coach who believes that the sky is the limit for me and that they will provide the team with the resources we need to grow. NDSU has it all!  

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

J: When all the recruits when on our official visit, we got to talk and get to know a lot of the players about their thoughts on the program. Not once did I hear anything negative and they all love each other and the game. It was obvious the coach poured in so much effort to create an environment with good guys. They have fun together and they get better as a whole. I love the coaches and the fact that each player has so much fun as a part of the Bison.  

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

J: There will always be athletes who make you wonder if you’re playing the right sport. One year can completely transform who you are as a person and player. Just keep reminding yourself that numbers will come as you grow into your body and that there is literally no limit to what you can become. You have to consistently stack your days and you have to consume yourself in the daily process of improvement if you truly want success.  

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

J: Early in my recruiting process, distance did not matter to me at all. Although as I got older, I thought I would get pretty homesick from being long distance from my loved ones. It did not impact me much though because I told myself that I would work hard at a job on the side to pay for a flight back home as much as possible.  

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: My recruiting process did not heat up until the summer after my junior year. It was late, but understandable, because of my new frame and power output. NDSU saw me play in Kansas City at PBR Creekside although Coach Oakes (NDSU head coach) returned the first email I sent him the winter of my Sophomore year. He was honest with me and told me I was not yet at the level I needed to be playing at; however, he believed in me and told me to keep grinding and update him with video.   

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

K: NDSU assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Coach Hunt saw me play at PBR Creekside, KC! He was able to come because of this event and I happened to hit 2 bombs in the game he saw which put me high on his radar he later told me.         

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: Callen Tomsyck’s elite bat to ball skills.   

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

J: Nolan Mashak.    

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

J: We are young with a lot of potential. Losing 10+ seniors is always difficult but the guys know it will be time to step up in the next few months so we are grinding together for our moment this spring. There will be a lot of guys competing for a spot and we are doing a great job of maintaining a fun and competitive environment in this offseason. We have a group of incredible dudes and we are so excited to play for one another very soon.  

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