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Q&A with Southeast CC commit Caiden Hill from Papillion LaVista

September 26, 2017

By Brian Feekin
Prep Baseball Report Nebraska

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Caiden Hill

Class of 2018 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 21 / POS: 5

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Papillion-Lavista
    State: NE
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
71 - 72
CB
70 - 73
CH
66 - 69
KN
Position
7.18
60-yard
85
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
4.22
H-1st

Scouting Report

5-foot-10, 165-pound right handed shortstop runs in the 7.1-7.2 range. Ranked #21 in the Nebraska 2018 class. Compact build with wiry strength. At the plate, simple pull-side approach with a line drive swing plane. Confident glove in the field, has active feet and good hands. Works through the ball with an above average arm that tops out at 85 mph across the infield. Also hold his own on the mound with the ability to throw three pitches from strikes and a fastball that tops in the mid to low 80's. 




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(5/21/17)

Player News


PBR: Why did you choose Southeast Community College? 
I chose Southeast CC because i believe that their program will help me reach my full potential and help me get to the next level. 
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
I was very interested in UNO, they seem to be a very good program with a strong coaching staff. UNO is also close to home.
 
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
I'm not sure if there was one deciding factor but I was very sure this is where i want to play and work on my game. Many past Papio players have had success at Southeast and i am looking to continue the trend. 
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Many people have helped me to get where i am now. All of the coaches i have throughout the years. My lifelong hitting coach, Rich Bernstein, and coach Brian Furlong.

PBR: Your summer team made it to the Central Plains Regional, what was that experience like? 
The experience was unforgettable, but we are looking to make our way back next summer.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
The coaches at southeast are looking to bring me in to make an immediate impact and help the team win games.
 
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
The moment to date for me is winning state this summer with all of the people I've grown up playing baseball with. It has been our goal since we started playing ball together and it was a special moment for me.

PBR: Who is the hardest pitcher in the state to get a hit off of? 

The toughest pitcher in the state to get a hit off of is Caleb Feekin. The good thing is that i only have to face him in preseason scrimmages!

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