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PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?

Maass: I chose the school because of how well it fit with what I was looking for. It was a great location, awesome coaching staff, great education, and an amazing baseball program. It seemed like the right fit right away.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Maass: I had considered schools such as the University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas, Northwestern University, and some other mid to major Division 1 schools.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?

Maass: Coach Hiserman first saw me at an Elite workout in the fall of this year. We both connected right away together on calls over the phone, and he ended up coming to see me again in person soon after. He taught me some really great lessons and helped explain the culture of USF really well, and that’s what got us closer.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?

Maass: I am extremely relieved that the decision is over. I’m super excited about my choice. Now I can focus on getting better, and I’m very optimistic about this upcoming season for my team at Minnetonka.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?

Maass: The deciding factor to me was really the coaching staff. They all seemed to really care about me and making sure I was comfortable with my choice. Even just talking about the everyday life there was a good insight into what they do for the players there every day. They not only like to develop the players to be great baseball players, but as great people as well.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?

Maass: I think my dad has gotten me to where I am today. He not only helped me through this process of choosing a school but has helped me through the process of my whole baseball career. He has helped me become a better player, and a better team member to be the best baseball player and leader that I can be.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?

Maass: My expectations were that it was going to be extremely difficult. It was at some points, but I think with the help of Justin Musil, my recruiting coordinator, it would have been ten times harder. I had to trust his process, and it ultimately was the best decision I could have made for my recruiting process. I think the one thing people should know is that it’s not always going to be the best fit for you, even when you want it to be. You will know it’s the school for you when it comes along.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?

Maass: From what we have talked about my freshman season will mostly consist of me working as a match-up pitcher. Getting some innings in when I’m needed and finish off games when I’m doing well. Then I will probably be doing some work with a summer league after the season ends.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?

Maass: My most memorable baseball moment was when our team got to the State Championship last season. It was incredible to be able to go and cheer on my team from the bull pen in Target Field. Seeing the stadium and warming up next to some of the Boston Red Sox players was also an added bonus to that whole experience. And for them to go on and win the World Series was very cool.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?

Maass: I think the best player I’ve had to compete against was Drew Gilbert. I never personally had to hit against him, but he definitely had a good outing that championship game and was probably the best we saw all year.