By Andy Urban
Director of Scouting, PBR Oklahoma

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Keaton McDaniel (NOAH Home School, 2017) is a 6-foot, 195-pound left-handed hitting first baseman and outfielder with strong hands and a defined lower half. Offensively, he’s a physical hitter with a middle to pull approach and easy swing. He hits from a relaxed stance and has a slight arm bar in his load. He takes a level path through the hitting zone to contact with bat speed and a high finish. At first base, he moves well laterally with good hands. In the outfield, he attacks the ball and uses an accurate, fluid arm that can touch 80 mph from the mound. 

Currently, McDaniel is playing fall ball with the Sandlot Sox. Here is a look into McDaniel’s recruiting experience.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school?

McDaniel: At this point I'm looking for a business degree but I'm leaving my options open.  I would like to attend a school with a wide range of degrees and a Christian environment.

PBR: How did you do your junior year?

McDaniel: Had a slow start at the plate but started to have quality at bats as the season progressed.

PBR: What were you high school statistics?

McDaniel: BA for 2016 season .236, third in total RBIs, third in plate discipline, .946 fielding percentage. Postseason stats at the Home School World Series (HWSA) BA .304, led team with 14 RBIs, .944 fielding percentage.

PBR: How did your team do?

McDaniel: Our team won the Home School World Series in Auburndale, Florida.  This is the first world series championship in our baseball program.  There were 26 teams represented, we beat the No. 1 seeded team from North Carolina.  We set a record at the World Series with a total of 84 runs scored in seven games.

PBR: What are your goals for your senior season?

McDaniel: Continue to work hard on my conditioning.  Working hard to increase power and strength at the plate, quicker hands and working the baseball to all areas of the field.

PBR: What travel team do you play for?

McDaniel: Tulsa Sandlot Sox

PBR: Are you playing fall ball with a team?

McDaniel: Yes, Tulsa Sandlot Sox

PBR: Do you play any other sports?

McDaniel: No

PBR: What are your ACT and GPA?

McDaniel: ACT 17, GPA 3.5

PBR: For those who don't know, could you briefly explain how the home school baseball program works?

 McDaniel: NOAH stand for Northeastern Oklahoma Association of Homeschoolers.  It is designed to be an athletic resource for home school students.  NOAH represents many sports, baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, shooting and cheer.  Our baseball program consist of all ages from little league through high school, we have approximately 125 players at all age levels.  We schedule a very tough schedule throughout the spring season in order to bring our best level of play to the final week of baseball at the HWSA World Series held in Auburndale, FL, each year.  Our schedule consists of some of the toughest programs respectfully in their class, Sand Springs 6A, Collinsville 5A, Pryor 4A, Bartlesville 6A, Memorial 5A and Holland Hall 3A to name a few.  We have tryouts each year for the high school program for anyone interested in playing high school baseball and is home schooled. Several years and many volunteer hours have gone into making NOAH baseball what it is today.  We are very proud of our rich history and all of the alumni players that have left their legacy with NOAH baseball.  I am very proud to say that we have had several players sign with various colleges from Division, D-II, NAIA and JUCO programs over the years.  Anyone is welcome to visit our web site at Noahjags.org.

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