The following information was revealed during our interview
with Mr. Pardo:
What
is your current height and weight? "I am 5' 11",
165."
Which position do you currently play? "I am a catcher."
Which side do you throw and bat from? "I am a switch
hitter, and I throw from the right side."
Which position are you being recruited to play on the
next level? "Just catcher."
What are your strengths on the field? "My defense
and awareness."
What are you currently working on to improve your game?
"I just need to keep getting stronger in the weight
room."
What do you currently max out with? "I would say
205."
What were your stats from last season? "I think I
batted .412 with 2 HR's. I threw out 66% of the runners."
Which awards did you receive for your play? "I won
the Golden Spikes award for the past two seasons. I also
received All-Western Conference and All-County."
Which schools are currently recruiting you the hardest?
"I would say South Florida and Ole Miss. I hear a
lot from FSU, Florida, Central Florida, and Mississippi State has been calling."
Which
schools are at the top of your list? "I went to
Florida's Junior Day and loved it. I liked their field.
They have a real nice facility.. Ole Miss, I like their
prestige. They play in front of packed houses, and they
are always in the rankings. At South Florida, I could
probably start as a freshman. Their program just keeps
getting better and better. They go into the Big East
next year, my freshman season. Those three schools are
my top 3."
Any official visits lined up? "Yes sir, I go to
Ole Miss this weekend. The other schools are going to
line up their official visits when they come to my home."
What will you be looking for while you are on your visits?
"I want to play early, and I want to win. I want
to be seen and play in front of big crowds. And most
importantly, I want a chance to get to the College World
Series."
What is your current GPA and SAT/ACT score? "I
have a 3.6 GPA, and I have not taken the test yet."