PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Parker: I wasn’t really sure on what to expect during the recruiting process, for me it was easy and hard as all of the schools that I was in contact with were the ones that I had early interest in, and that made it a tough decision picking a school when it came down to choosing.

PBR: What do you like most about Jefferson and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Parker: What I like most about Jeffco is their a very good baseball program. Also for my family the decision came down to being somewhat close to them. The cherry on top is I have teammates and former teammates who will be attending Jeffco with me so that is something I am really looking forward to.

PBR: How did your relationship develop with Coach Evers?
Parker: My relationship with coach Evers developed over the phone and we have talked a lot over text, email and calls. I met him once and the vibes I got were very positive, making me feel comfortable and relaxed.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Parker: By far My parents have helped me the most, they have both always been there for me. I would say baseball wise my dad has taught me everything I know, he got my brother and I playing baseball very early age.   

PBR: How has PBR Ontario helped play a role in your recruiting process?
Parker: PBR helped me a lot throughout the recruiting process. They put my name out there for schools to see through there events and platforms, and I really got exposure with PBR Ontario at the PBR futures game and the Ontario Top Prospect Games in Toronto.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer and how has that helped you prepare for the next level?
Parker: I play for the Toronto Mets 18u and their staff, schedule, and just the overall organization has prepared me for what I need to know heading into my freshman year at school.

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Parker: Some advice I would give to younger players is always get your work in and don’t make excuses to not go to practice or the gym, and to not be scared to ask a coach or anything to go in and help you work on things

PBR: What do you feel are the strengths about your game?
Parker: I think my strengths are I pound the zone and I work quick, I usually live at the bottom of the zone and I pitch to contact, trying to get outs early in the count.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Parker: My most memorable baseball moment was in 2012 I went to Cooperstown dreams park and I participated in the “golden arm” challenge and I won. I received a huge trophy and I was the first Canadian to win the award ever. Also my name was put into the baseball youth hall of fame. I thought that was pretty cool.

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ontario?
Parker: It would have to be Adam Hall. It seemed like everything I threw him he barreled up.