Prep Baseball Report

Q&A With Vanderbilt Commit Kyle Rogosienski


By: Josh Fields
Wisconsin Staff

MIF Kyle Rogosienski (Muskego, 2027) is primed for a big spring coming off a productive summer and fall circuit that resulted in a commitment to Vanderbilt. The left-handed hitting middle infielder is one of the top athletes in the state with a top of the order skillset and all the tools to stick at shortstop and potentially provide quality defense at a high-level, currently the top prospect inside the state's 2027 class and has long been a prospect our staff has followed.

He’s primed for a big spring ahead as Muskego boasts one of, if not the top 2027 groups in the state. He’s coming off a year in which he earned Second Team All-Conference honors in one of the state's top conferences taking over the lead off spot in one of the deepest lineups in the state and playing a quality shortstop.

We recently had the chance to talk to Kyle 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?

Kyle: I had no idea what to expect to be honest. There was a lot of calls but overall I think it was great. 

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

K: It checked all the boxes in for what I was looking for. Great coaching staff and loved the location.

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

K: As important as it is to have in game skills, putting time in the weight room to get bigger, stronger, and faster is just as important.

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

K: Yes, I wanted to play where it is warmer than Wisconsin.

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

K: The summer circuit and Future Games.

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

K: Yes, Junior Future Games and Future Games. It allowed me to showcase my skills in front of various schools.  

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

K: Virginia, Florida, and Kentucky. 

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

K: Peter Kussow. His fastball combined with his slider is hard to hit.

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

K: Braedon Paczocha. Works super hard and only will get better  

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?

K: After Junior Future Games and the fall of my freshman year on the national circuit.

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

K: Winning state. Felling like no other

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

K: Have the potential to be as good as or better than last year.

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