Inside the Recruitment: '16 OF Keegan Snowbarger commits to Baldwin Wallace

March 11, 2016

Keegan Snowbarger, OF, St. Xavier, Class of 2016

PBR: Why did you choose Baldwin Wallace?

Snowbarger: The reputation of their baseball program as well as the academics were strong factors of course, but the relationship I built with Coach Harrison and Coach DeAnglis during the recruiting process is what really sold me. We talked a lot over the past few months and I got a feel for their coaching philosophy and the direction the program is continuing to go towards, I wanted to be a part of that.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Snowbarger: Capital, Transylvania, Shenandoah, Case Western Reserve

PBR: What was the relationship you had with the Coach Harrison and the rest of the coaching staff in the recruitment process?

Snowbarger: They were very involved and making sure I understood how much they wanted me to come to BW. Weekly phone calls and texts to see how things were going and talking about what they were doing in preparation for the season allowed me to get an idea of what I could expect next year if I decided to come there.

PBR: Where did Baldwin Wallace first see you compete?

Snowbarger: At the PBR event at Kent State last summer.

PBR: Coach Harrison has been able to turnaround every program that he has coached and just recently lead BW to the Division III College World Series. How does it feel to be part of such a program on the rise?

Snowbarger: Its exciting for sure, to know you’re going to a program that competes at a high level every year makes you want to work harder to maintain that tradition.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help as a Yellow Jacket?

Snowbarger: Hitting is my top strength, followed closely by arm strength and accuracy.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Snowbarger: Kentucky Baseball Club out of Lexington. Summer is just around the corner so hoping for plenty of memorable moments.

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

Snowbarger: My dad. We would go to the park and hit countless buckets of balls and just work on stuff over and over. He also pushed me to do more and more whether it was hitting or lifting. He pretty much taught me everything I know as well so it was great to have him so involved with me and the game. Thanks to him I'm the ball player I am today.

PBR: What were your stats this spring?

Snowbarger: Nothing for Spring, In the Fall I hit just over .500.