Commitment Spotlight: JD Ogden, LHP, Mounds Park Academy
November 18, 2019
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JD Ogden
Class of 2020 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: LHP
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High School: Mounds Park AcademyState: MN
- Summer Team: North St. Paul Legion
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Height: 6-5Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/L
Statistics
Videos
(3/17/19)
PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Ogden: I choose Columbia because of its location, academics, and baseball program.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Ogden: I was considering Harvard, Dartmouth, Columbia, Umass, and Davidson.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Ogden: The coaching staff first saw me through a PBR event. They saw me pitch a few times after that, too.
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?
Ogden: Yes, it is very relieving. It’s very nice to be able to focus solely on baseball and school, without having to worry about the college process.
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice?
Ogden: The coaching staff’s knowledge and charisma along with the campus and facilities themselves is what attracted me most.
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Ogden: My dad and grandpa have been the most helpful. They always have me advice on the process and traveled with me everywhere.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy?
Ogden: I was unsure about the recruiting process yet found out that it takes time. Because I did not play club ball, I had to reach out to coaches myself and find showcases to go to. This made it somewhat difficult, yet in the end it was all worth it.
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Ogden: I think the biggest goal for me my freshman year is to continue putting on weight. This will help me with both velocity and control. However, I do think that I will pitch a decent amount during the season.
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Ogden: My most memorable baseball moment to date is a legion game this summer. I was pitching and right before the game I changed my mindset. Previously, I was somewhat hesitant to attack hitters, yet I realized I needed to trust my stuff. This helped a ton with my pitch selection and control.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Ogden: I would probably say Seth Halvorsen when I was a sophomore. He was a step ahead of everyone else on the field athletically.
Scouting Report
10/21/18- 6-foot-3, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. Long projectable frame. Worked from the stretch. Funky delivery that starts tall and then collapse to drive down mound. Good direction and lands slightly across body. Throws from ¾ arm slot with good arm action. Sneaky fastball with varying action at 84-85 mph. Curveball has 1/7 break with decent shape and tight spin thrown at 69-70 mph and inconsistent at times. Change-up is inconsistent thrown with good arm speed with varying action at 72-74 mph. Has a chance to project out and a follow arm in 2020 class.