Prep Baseball Report

Q & A with University of Pittsburgh Commit, Ryan Campbell



PBR: Why did you choose the University of Pittsburgh? 

Campbell:  The school has an excellent academic record and strong baseball program. I honestly made a connection with the pitching coach, Coach Oakes when I visited and attended their camp over fall break.

PBR: Where did Pitt first see you compete? 

Campbell:  Coach Lopaze saw me at the WWBA Underclass World Championship in Ft. Myers, FL in October when I was playing for my fall team, the Giants Scout team.

PBR: What other schools did you consider? 

Campbell:  Louisville, Stanford, Butler, Indiana, Wake Forest

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play during your first year on campus? 

Campbell:  I'm not entirely sure but think to be 1st or 2nd out of bullpen and maybe work towards closing.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer and what was your most memorable experience during summer ball? 

Campbell:  I play for the Indiana Mustangs. Going to Atlanta for a week was the most memorable part.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player? 

Campbell:  Jay Lehr, my pitching coach has definitely done the most for me as a player.

PBR: Heading into your junior year at Carmel, what are your goals individually and as a team? 

Campbell:  Individually, I want to be able to maintain a low ERA. As a team, I hope for us to make it far in the State Tournament.

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

Campbell:  I would like to improve my off speed pitches.

PBR: What were your 2012 stats at Carmel?

Campbell:  ERA 3.15  IP 33.1  17K  7 BB   

PBR:  What were your stats this past summer? 

Campbell:  ERA 2.12  IP 46.1  31 K  10 BB

PBR:  Have you decided on a major, or narrowed it down? 

Campbell:  I'm considering Business.