By Toby Bicknell
Texas Scouting Director

Name: Adam Oviedo
Grad Year: 2017
Position: Shortstop
High School: Alvarado High School
Travel Team: Academy Select Sun Devils - Ingram
College Commitment: TCU

SCOUTING REPORT:

Oviedo is currently ranked #69 in the Prep Baseball Report Draft 100. The TCU recruit stands 6-foot, 190-pounds. At shortstop, he shows advanced defensive actions and rhythm through all types of ground balls. With good hip mobility, he plays low with advanced glove action. The arm strength has excellent carry and accuracy with a quick, mid-line exchange and elbow dominant arm action. The right-handed hitter has a simple set-up with a short, smooth hand path.

 

PBR: What was your summer experience like?

AO: This past summer was an experience I will never forget. I was given the opportunity to compete against the best players in the country along with creating new friends. I was able to compete/travel to places that a lot of players won't get the opportunity to do.

PBR: What are your high school team's expectations for the spring?

AO: Our expectation is just like any other team, the goal is to win our district District and to win our first state championship while having the most fun doing so.

PBR: What are your personal goals as you look ahead?

AO: My personal goals as a baseball player is to be one of the best short stops that has ever played the game and to win a World Series. It may seem pretty far fetched but I believe with my work ethic, I can make it happen.

PBR: What part of your game do you think you need to improve the most?

AO: In baseball, every part of your game can improve. Baseball is a game of failure, I am working on being more consistent in every part of the game.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you faced?

AO: When I play I don't really pay attention to who is on the mound, all I know is that I am going to compete. The name that really comes to mind would have to be Hans Crouse, he throws in the mid 90's with some pretty good off speed stuff.

PBR: What are your interests outside of baseball?

AO: Outside the game of baseball, I just like being outdoors. Bow hunting and fishing is a passion of mine and is something that I really enjoy doing in my free time.

PBR: Is there another player you model your game after?

AO: Absolutely, to a certain extent. I like to keep some originality to the game and to be my own style, but I idolize Derek Jeter the most. The way he carried himself off the field as a humble athlete, and how he did all his talking on the field with his performance.

PBR: What was on your checklist when you were looking for a college program?

AO: While looking for a college I didn't have any requirements to be met, I was just enjoying the recruiting process.

PBR: What drew you to commit to the school you picked?

AO: What drew me to TCU was the feel I had on campus, I fell in love with the school and the coaching staff. The campus gave me a family type feel and I knew from that moment TCU was the school for me.

PBR: Is there a moment or achievement so far in your career that stands out from the rest?

AO: The achievement that stands out the most to me would have to be obtaining a scholarship to TCU , a lot of hard work and sweat was involved to get me there. it is something that I am most proud of and forever grateful.

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