Q&A with North Polk pitcher Colten Parkins

[LukeFeddersen]

What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?
“I’ve been throwing, building up the arm strength, and doing lots of cords and heavy ball workouts.”

What do you feel you have improved on the most this off-season?
“This off-season, I feel I’ve improved on my strength and hitting.”

What are your areas of focus going forward?
“I am focused on velocity and off-speed.”

How do you believe your baseball team will be this summer?
“The team will be strong like last year. We have a lot coming back and deep in pitching.”

What is the toughest game on your schedule for 2018?
“Saydel and Gilbert are always good and some bigger schools we play will be tough.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do. I am wanting to play baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
N/A

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips.”

What camps are you going to this summer?
“I am not sure what camps, if any.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked Iowa State, even though they don’t have a baseball program.”