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Q & A with Concord commit Trevor Mullins

November 20, 2014

By Sammy Serrano
Director of Scouting

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Concord commit Trevor Mullins.  The 6-foot-2, 192-pound, RHP, from Bluefield, is an imposing figure on the mound that looks to make an immediate impact at the next level.

PBR:  What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it as expected? Easy/Difficult?

Mullins:  I learned when I was young that in most cases the recruiting process happens overnight. That was not the case for me. The process was very slow and I had to be patient. Although it was hard, it was a continuous reminder that I needed to keep working hard in order to reach my ultimate goal.

PBR:  What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Mullins:  A team that knows how to win.  After attending several camps, I noticed the coaching staff and their approach to pitching was different everywhere I went.  I felt it was very important to find a program I was comfortable with, and the one that I connected with the most was Concord University.  Their program impressed me with their philosophy about baseball and life itself.

PBR:  Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

Mullins:  Most definitely, I wanted to be able to have my family come watch me play. Family is everything to me and I wanted to be able to stay near them.

PBR:  When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Was there a particular game or event that you feel turned the corner for you?

Mullins:  I do not believe I was very high on Concord’s list at the beginning. I topped out at 77 mph the summer before my junior year. I kept working hard especially through the winter. I had a chance to be on a back-to-back state championship basketball team but I resigned. I was in the weight-room constantly that winter. Sectionals then came around and Concord came to watch me. Although we lost 3-2 I gave up one earned run and struck out 11 in six innings pitched and topped out at 86 mph. I also recorded my 78th strikeout of the season which lead AA in the state. After that game Concord became very interested in me.

PBR:  Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?

Mullins:  They first saw me at a camp. I told Coach Wright I was very interested in his program and after about a year of talking and updates on how I was doing they became more and more interested.

PBR:  What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Mullins:  I love the winning tradition Coach Wright has built since he has been there. Coach Wright has been very successful but won’t be satisfied until he wins a national championship. He told me like he told everybody else, “if you don’t think we can win a national championship, then you don’t need to play here.” I love the desire that is there to win.

PBR:  What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

Mullins:  Shepherd University, VMI, Campbell, and Averett Univerity.

PBR:  Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?

Mullins:  Jon Clark from Pike View. He is a very aggressive hitter but also a smart one. It is very hard to get him to chase one out of the zone. While at the same time you have to worry about hanging a pitch because he will make you pay.

PBR:  At what point in your career did you realize you were a college caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

Mullins:  I realized that I was a talented baseball player when I was about 12 years old. I was throwing around 70 mph at that age. I knew though that nothing would be handed to me. My parents always tell me to stay humble and work hard.

PBR:  What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

Mullins:  Keep working hard and don’t listen to anybody who is irrelevant. Find a viable mentor to talk to and don’t be afraid to ask him questions. I had plenty of people tell me I would never play college baseball and I honestly should thank them, they motivated me to finish out my last reps in the gym.

PBR:  What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

Mullins:  Throwing the final strike that led my team to the state tournament for the first time in Bluefield little league history. I was eleven and it truly was an awesome experience. Also, on top of that is playing for my dad. He is a great man that I look up to on and off the field. His baseball I.Q. amazes me and I have truly been blessed to play for him.

PBR:  Preview your high school season for us. How do you feel your team will be? What are your expectations and goals?

Mullins:  I am very excited but also sad about the upcoming season. This senior season will be bitter sweet. I have played with these guys since I was in little league. I think we will be very strong as long as we can keep everybody healthy. I plan on winning a sectional championship for Coach Gilbert and going beyond that. I would love to make a trip to Charleston this year.

PBR:  Where do you play in the summer? And what has been your most memorable experience with them?

Mullins:  I play for the Richmond Braves in the summer. Honestly you make a memory everywhere you go because you get to play on beautiful fields all across the east coast. That has been a blessing in itself. The Braves overall has been my most memorable experience. I have played for some very prestigious coaches who know a lot about baseball and were there for me on and off the field. Coach Tommy Mayers has been a huge mentor to me and answered his phone anytime I had a question or needed advice. I look up to him and trust him.

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