Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: Joey Stoll from St. Edwards
October 25, 2011
While one may say that he is an under-the-radar prospect, he prefers to view himself as “late to the game.”
Up until this year, the talented lefty says that he never really played exceptionally competitive baseball.
Limited to 13 games during the high school season due to inclement weather, Stoll mainly played outfield for St. Edwards and head coach Danny Allie. During those games, he typically served as the leadoff hitter as he put together a .390 batting average on the season.
As a result of the limited schedule and a talented St. Edward’s roster, the southpaw did not pitch much during the high school season. However, he saw time on the mound in the summer for the Up To Bat Titans.
Recently, PBR saw Stoll display an 83-87 mph fastball with excellent command. In addition, he showed a developing 73-74 mph curveball.
“My entire life, I have always loved being on the mound, Stoll says. “But, I also love to hit and field my position in the outfield.”
Looking ahead to college, Stoll is receiving interest for both positions. The talented left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder has displayed 6.9 60-yard dash speed and a smooth, compact swing.
“I would like to be a two-way player but if that isn’t possible, I am more than willing to commit myself to one or the other.”
With the recruiting process heating up, Stoll has been busy visiting several different schools, including Penn State, Ohio State, Kent State, Virginia, and Cornell. This coming Saturday, he will be making an official visit at Ohio State for Wisconsin football game.
As he evaluates his options, Stoll, who carries a 4.1 grade point average, says, “I would like to major in engineering and distance is not really a factor.”
He continues, “I am just looking for a school that offers a high level of education
and is, or that I believe will be a successful team with the right balance of instruction, coaching, and philosophy.”
Although his recruiting process is far from over, he offers this important advice to underclassmen:
“Don’t expect that just because you play well or have a high skill set, that scouts will hear about you. Be proactive in exhibiting those skills after your sophomore year with a few fall camps and showcases. Then, list the schools you would like to attend, focus on them through emails and videos to their recruiting coach during your junior year and plan to showcase yourself in front of them during the summer and early fall after your senior year.”