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Mon October 16, 2017
Dan Cevette
President, New York
PBR: Tell us all about your recruitment process, when it started, and why you decided to commit to VCU?
Young: I started the recruiting process the summer going into my sophomore year when a coach noticed me during an Adirondack Heat game at a tournament at NEBC. I began to receive several offers in the Northeast, but in my heart I always knew I wanted to get the opportunity to play down South. I saw VCU play against UMASS in the Spring, and really liked what I saw. I met with Coach Stiffler over the summer and got the chance to tour the campus. After seeing the program that that coaching staff has put together, I knew it was the best place for me to bring my game to the next level.
PBR: Looking at your skillset on the baseball field, what would you say your biggest strength at the next-level will be?
Young: The projectability of my bat
PBR: What’s your No. 1 priority going into the Winter in terms of getting prepared for next spring?
Player: My number 1 priority going into the winter is to work on hitting the outside pitch for more power and being able to hit opposite field homerun. I’d also like to get faster, and be all around stronger.
PBR: Who is your biggest influence when it comes to playing the game of baseball?
Young: I’d definitely have to say that both my parents are my biggest influences when it comes to playing the game of baseball. They’ve been supporting me ever since I was about three years old, spending countless hours doing whatever it takes to make me the best player possible. My dreams of playing division 1 baseball wouldn’t have come true if it wasn’t for them.
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