Q and A with 2012 Furman Commit Max Kadish (Wyoming)

Max Kadish, middle infielder from Wyoming, Ohio committed to Furman University.  Max talks about why he chose to take his baseball skills down south.  Read more...

By Travis Cox

PBR: Why did you choose Furman?
Kadish: I loved the campus, I was very impressed with the coaches, and Furman also has strong academics. 

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Kadish: I was looking at some Ivy league schools, as well as some Ohio schools. I was also considering playing football as another option.

PBR:  Where did Furman first see you? How did your relationship develop with their coaching staff?
Kadish: Coach Smith contacted me after the Buckeye Scout showcase, and we began to talk regularly. I then went down to their camp, and met the entire coaching staff, as well as took a tour of the campus and city of Greenville. Coach Smith visited me at my house a few weeks later, and we developed a very nice relationship.

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?
Kadish: They expect me to compete for a middle infield spot and outfield also. I will embrace whatever role they think is best to help the team.

PBR:  You are the third 2012 from Ohio to committ to Furman.  Do you know either of the other 2 recruits and did that affect your college decision?
Kadish: Yes, I know Ted Andrews and Jordan Simpson both very well. We have played against each other for as long as I can remember playing competitive baseball. I got the chance to be teammates with Ted Andrews this past summer, and he is one of my best friends. Jordan and I have also become personal friends through the Furman connection, and I can't wait to play with both of these guys for the Paladins. 

PBR: What showcases and events did you attend and how did your participation help you in recruting?
Kadish: My participation in multiple showcases and showcase tournaments with my summer teams has definitely helped me not only get noticed by college coaches, but also see how I measure up against top competition. 

PBR: What was the most memorable experience from this summer?
Kadish: I loved my summer teammates and coaches, and the whole season was a great experience.

PBR: What were your stats for this spring season at Wyoming?
Kadish: .514, 33 RBI, 12 SB. I also reached the 100 career hit mark this past season. 

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Ohio?
Kadish: My older brother, Ian Kadish, who is now in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system. Last summer we would go up to the high school, and have a nice brotherly competition. We both share a deep competitive nature, and took the opportunity to challenge each other.