Sam Williams, LHP, Massillon Jackson HS, Class of 2014

PBR: Why did you choose Eastern Kentucky?

Williams:: I chose Eastern Kentucky because I felt like it was a great fit for me and I knew once I was on campus that it was the place for me. Also they have a strong program in the OVC and look to win the conference every year.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Williams: Some other schools I had in mind were: Bowling Green, Miami OH, and Pitt.  

PBR: You have made your commitment very early.  Why did you chose to make your decision so soon and are you finished with the recruiting process? 

Williams: I committed early to EKU because it was the perfect fit for me. 

PBR:  You recently attended PBR’s Unsigned Senior Showcase.  How did that help you in the recruiting process? 

Williams: The Unsigned Senior game helped because EKU needed to see me one more time and it was there.

PBR: Now that you have your commitment out of the way, what are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season? 

Williams: My individual goals are to get bigger this offseason and develop more as a pitcher. As a team I have high expectations for us this spring. We have a lot of returning starters and a lot of talent. I think our pitching will be our strongest. We have two other lefties, Ryan Gusbar and Tim Turner, that really compete and give us chances to win. It will be a fun season and I look forward to it!

PBR: How does it feel to be a part of a Division 1 baseball program?

Williams: It feels great knowing that your hard work has paid off but more work still needs to be done.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Williams: In the summer I played for the Diamond Boys 17u and most memorable experience was throwing a No-Hitter at Midland in front of EKU.

PBR: What were your stats this spring season at Massillon Jackson?

Williams: Last spring I went 4-0 as a starter on weekend games.

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio?

Williams: I would say the toughest hitter I've faced was Justin Wagler when we faced the Terriers last summer.