Matt Fultz agreed to answer some questions recently for MLB Draft Guide. Fultz, who plays for Lee’s Summit West in the Kansas City area, is one of the top catching prospects in the midwest. For more information, you can see his profile here.
Matt Grabusky: How old were you when you started to play baseball?
Matt Fultz: 5
MG: At what point did you realize that you could possibly make a future in the sport?
MF: 12 years old
MG: What do you consider your strengths as a player?
MF: Bat, work ethic, defense, make- up, 20/13 vision.
MG: What areas of your game do you most want to improve?
MF: Foot Speed
MG: Who has had the most influence on your baseball career?
MF: Dad
MG: Is there a Major League player who you would compare yourself to as a player?
MF: Yadier Molina
MG: What has been the highlight of your baseball career to this point?
MF: Great performance at Kauffman Stadium this summer.
MG: How did you spend your summer?
MF: Mac-N-Seitz
MG: Do you see yourself remaining at catcher in the future?
MF: Yes
MG: What other sports have you played?
MF: Basketball, Football
MG: What are your goals in baseball going forward?
MF: Cooperstown
MG: Of the players you have played with or against, which players have impressed you the most?
MF: Matt Hall, Henry Weiler.
MG: You are committed to Kansas State. What was it about K-State that put them over the top?
MF: Their coaches, and the opportunity.
I would like to thank Matt for taking the time to answer our questions and wish him like in the future.
