The Prep Baseball Report Louisiana scouting staff recently sat down with the PBR Future Games standout to discuss how his recruiting process has gone thus far. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session: 

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
Holt: Louisiana State, Texas A&M, Louisiana-Lafayette, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Oregon, Tulane, Southeastern Louisiana, and Louisiana-Monroe.

PBR: Have you developed a relationship with any specific coaches?
Holt: All the coaches have been very open when talking, and it’s been nice to get to know them on a personal level.

PBR: Have you taken any unofficial visits? If so, please describe each visit.
Holt: Not yet, I’m waiting to take my official visits starting September 1^st.

PBR: Do you have any visits scheduled?
Holt: Yes. Louisiana State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, and Louisiana-Lafayette.

PBR: Do you have any offers at this stage?
Holt: Yes, I do, and it’s exciting to have coaches interested in you playing for their school.

PBR: Do you have a timeline for your recruitment?
Holt:  I plan on talking with my parents about my offers and then deciding on the best home for me both academically and athletically.

PBR: Do you have a favorite at this stage?
Holt: I really like all the coaches that are recruiting me, but the option to stay close to home is very appealing.

PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Holt: All the schools that have shown interest are great academically and will help me with my career after baseball. The opportunity to be part of a program where I can better myself as a person and athlete is very important.  As well, having the opportunity to play in a program trying to win a National Championship is everyone’s dream!  The chance to play in front of a great fanbase, and competing at the highest level, against the best players is very attractive.  All these schools check these boxes in my opinion.

PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Holt: I’m told it’s my speed and quickness.  It allows me to impact the game on offense, as well as defense. 

PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Holt:  I just need to get bigger, stronger and continue to improve every aspect of my game from my glove to hitting.  I need to improve every day, because the guys I am competing against are working just as hard, and I need to be the best I can be to help my team win games.

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Holt: Is there an offseason?  I’m always in the gym, working on my hitting, training to get faster and taking groundballs any chance, I can.

PBR: GPA/ACT?
Holt: 3.52 overall. I’m scheduled to take the ACT in October after my official visits.

PBR: What showcases or events have been most meaningful to your recruitment thus far?
Holt:  To be honest, I was told that the Future Games was the one you wanted to be sure you went to if you got the invite and it definitely lived up to its reputation!  I was overwhelmed by the number of scouts and colleges that were there to watch us play.  It was amazing!  I will tell everyone that if there is just one event you want to make; the Future Games is the one!  I got the most exposure from the Future Games.

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