Commitment Spotlight: '20 Robert Hogan, RHP/OF, Mounds View
October 24, 2019
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Robert Hogan
Class of 2020 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Mounds ViewState: MN
- Summer Team: Starters
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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(6/17/19)
PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Hogan: I chose NIACC because I felt like it was the best opportunity for me to develop my two ways skills and get more at bats and innings then I could at a 4 year
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Hogan: I was considering University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, and University of Louisiana Monroe.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Hogan: The coaching staff first saw me at the State Tournament and our relationship developed as we kept talking. When I went down on a visit, they explained all the perks of going JUCO and how it would be less stress on me to jump into a 4 year as a two way.
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?
Hogan: Yes, I feel relieved and I can just go out and play the game like I know how to.
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Hogan: The one deciding factor was that I could be a two way and develop those skills more than I could at a 4 year my freshman year. Also being able to get my generals done and not have to worry about those when I get to a 4 year.
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Hogan: My family and all my past coaches have really helped me the most to get me to where I am today.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Hogan: The recruiting process was kind of in between. It was difficult to get my name out there but once that happened it became easier and easier.
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Hogan: The coaches want me to get as many at bats and innings as I can so I can get used to the whole two way feel at college
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Hogan: My most memorable moment in my baseball career is when I hit a grand slam in State at CHS Field on top of the concourse.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Hogan: The best player that I have personally competed against is Mac Horvath.
Scouting Report
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #16 ranked player in MN 2020 class. Legitimate 2-way prospect at college level for many programs. On mound; medium crouched position over rubber, long arm swing, good hand quickness out front. Fastball was 85-87 mph with cut action and late life. Hammer breaking ball with tight spin and late depth. Slider is quick with late short break for strikes. Hard late action on changeup with run and sink. Has above avg. tools across the board. 6.94 runner. Leg kick trigger, uses lower half well in swing, produces loud contact off bat, has projectable power to pull side of field, consistently squares baseball, 98 mph exit velocity. Corner outfielder with sure hands, has direction to field, throws are online with carry and accuracy to target, 88 mph arm strength from outfield.
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.94 runner. Athletic. Slightly closed athletic stance. Small leg lift and hands load back. Swing works down to contact. Average swing. Middle approach with ground ball and line drive contact. Average barrel contact. 88 mph exit velocity. IF- Moves athletically to field. Good glove and fields through ball. Makes routine play. 83 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy. On mound- Slow deliberate tempo. Good direction down mound. Throws from a ¾ arm slot. Fastball is heavy and gets on hitter thrown at 84-85 mph topping at 86 mph. Curveball has slurve 11/4 sharp break and deceptive at 70-73 mph. Change-up is thrown with good hand speed and fade action at 77-79 mph.