Prep Baseball Report

2014 Player Spotlight: Tanner Andrews, RHP, Tippecanoe Valley



Tanner Andrews is a 6-foot-4 inch, 185 pound right-handed pitcher out of Tippecanoe Valley HS in Indiana. Andrews is currently the No. 12 prospect in Indiana's 2014 class and No. 110 in the overall PBR coverage area rankings.  

PBR: You play baseball, basketball, and football;  talk about how tough it is to juggle all three?

Andrews: Sometimes it does get difficult, but God has given me a lot of ability, so I give it my all and try to do the best I can.

PBR:  Will baseball be your focus in athletics in college?

Andrews: My number one focus is an education. With that said what ever school/sport that can offer me the best options for education and my future will be my first choice.

PBR: What are your expectations for the recruiting process?

Andrews: Honestly, I am really lost with the recruiting process. I would have expected more contact than what I have received.

PBR: What level of baseball do you see yourself playing at the next level?

Andrews:  I always expect to play at the highest level in all the sports that I play.  I will do my best to excel at the next level.

PBR: What schools are you most interested in right now, and why?

Andrews: Notre Dame would be the top school for me because of their quality education, but I would be open to any school that is interested.

PBR: What aspect of your game do you believe needs the most improvement?

Andrews: Overall I could improve all aspects of my game if I were to concentrate on one sport, but the number one thing would be a secondary pitch control.

PBR: What are your personal goals for the upcoming 2012 season?

Andrews:  To be All-State, to hit over .500, and most of all be the best leader I can be, and to lead my team and help make them the best they can be.

PBR: What are your high school team goals for the upcoming 2012 season?

Andrews: To win conference and sectionals, and then compete for a state championship. 

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer?

Andrews: During the summer I play for Plymouth Post 27 (American Legion).

PBR: What is your fondest memory or highlight from your 2011 baseball season (High School or Summer)?

Andrews: Winning Sectionals with my brother Brody Andrews as the team captain his senior year, and scoring our only run from second base in the Regional game on a ground ball to the pitcher.