Quinn Priester '19 Recruiting Profile
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June 2016
September 2016Personal Statement
Sports have always been a huge part of my life. One of my many accomplishments is winning a highly competitive conference championship on my high school baseball team. We started off slow with two losses in our first three games but learned from our mistakes and only lost one other game the rest of the season. One of the best lessons I have learned from playing sports, especially baseball, is that failure is a part of everything. The real gains are made if you learn, or better yourself from those mistakes. This was a concept I struggled with when I was younger. After I finally learned to fail, I bettered myself as a leader and a player.
Along with a great team and coaching staff, something I am interested in is a great education. Education has always been one of my many values and it has always been a goal of mine to graduate with a degree. I consistently challenge myself in the classroom by taking honors and AP level classes.
Not only do I play baseball competitively, but one of my main goals is to be the starting quarterback on my high school varsity football team as a sophomore. Last year, as a freshman, I led the sophomore team as the quarterback to a 9-0 season. All year round I stay competitive by playing football and by lifting. I work hard in the weight room, trying to break personal records every weekday during the off-season.
Athletics
High School Information
- 2016 Sophomore Team
- Starter- Jersey: #12
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2017 Crystal Lake Cardinals (U-17)
- 2016 Crystal Lake Cardinals (15U)
- Named MVP at the 2016 Northwestern University Memorial Day Classic (Evanston, IL). Tournament champions. At the recent Perfect Game Midwest Qualifying Tourney (Westfield, IN) pitched 6 innings, 14 strike outs, no walks and one hit game for the win. Regional Champs, Perfect Game Super 25 Great Lakes Regional (June 27).
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Mike Keegan
- Position Coach
- Mike Lussnig
- High School Head Coach
- Donald Sutherland
- Ty Marotz
Events
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report IL - Class of 2019 Top Prospects Game
- 7/26/16 to 7/26/16
- RHP Quinn Priester solidified himself as one of the top 2019 arms in the PBR coverage area after his performance. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound, Priester, has polish beyond his years, a lightning-quick arm, a legitimate three-pitch mix and a fastball that sat comfortably at 87-89 mph.1. Quinn Priester, RHP, Cary Grove, 2019 6-foot-3, 175-pound right-handed pitcher with a highly athletic frame. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long, loose, lightning quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with smooth rhythm. Fastball flashed hard running action at 87-89 mph for strikes. Showed feel for his curveball. Curveball has 11-5 shape with sharp breaking action while maintaining fastball arm speed at 73-74 mph. One of the top arms in the 2019 Class.
- Camp/Event
- Northwestern University One Day Invite Only Football Camp (QB)
- 6/06/16 to 6/06/16
- Camp/Event
- University of Iowa One Day Invite Only Football Camp (QB)
- 6/05/16 to 6/05/16
- Camp/Event
- University of Missouri Invite Only Baseball Camp
- 1/30/16 to 1/31/16
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report - IL - Preseason ID
- 2.21.16 - 6-foot-3, 172-pound, athletic, extremely projectable right-handed pitcher. One of the top right-handed pitchers in the 2019 class. Priester features a power arm with polish well beyond his years; fastball topped at 87 mph, throws three-pitches for strikes with his changeup flashing plus action. Smooth, slow-paced, repeatable delivery; stays in-line, square landing, athletic finish and pretty easy effort. Clean, quick, short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, straight action and sat 85-86 mph, touching 87. Changeup was his best secondary offering; good arm speed, feel, sinking action, 75-78 mph. Slider, good feel, sweeping action, working mostly 10/4, tight spin and clocked at 72-74 mph.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 1 year
- Sophomore Team
- As the freshman starting QB, led Cary Grove's Sophomore football team to a 9-0 record. Received some playing time at varsity QB during the playoffs. (State semi-finalist in 2015).
- Football
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Starting Sophomore Free Safety and Split End and back-up QB with starting potential. Cary-Grove HS football was 7A IL State semifinalist in 2015.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Sophomore Team |
|---|---|
| Avg. | .452 |
| AB | 84 |
| H | 38 |
| RBI | 31 |
| SO | 4 |
| OB% | .464 |
| SB/Attempts | 15/17 |
| Team Record | 23-4 |
| Types of Pitches | Fastball, Curve Ball, Change Up |
| ERA | 1.40 |
| Innings Pitched | 35 |
| Hits | 20 |
| Runs Allowed | 11 |
| Earned Runs | 7 |
| Batter's BB | 10 |
| Batter's SO | 54 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman Year (2015/16): Honors Math, Biology, English, History Sophomore Year (2016/17): Honors Math, Honors ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Sophomore Year (2016/17): AP US HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll
Top NCSA Athletes at Cary-Grove High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
