Q&A: Maine West's Parcell Commits To NIU

The outfielder/pitcher prospect will play his college baseball in DeKalb.

Class of 2023 multi-sport Maine West Warrior Charlie Parcell accouned his intention to play cllege baseball at Northern Illinois University.

Maine West Baseball ⚾️ @MW__Baseball

Wow! Congrats to Charlie Parcell on his commitment to play baseball at @NIU_Baseball The Huskies are getting a true baseball player, great student, and amazing person. Go Huskies!

Charlie Parcell @charlieparcell

I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to Northern Illinois University to continue my academic and athletic career. I would like to thank my family, friends, and all the coaches who have helped me improve! Go Huskies! @WCbaseballclub @MW__Baseball @NIU_Baseball https://t.co/fZRy1OPkvF

Charlie Parcell @charlieparcell

Final Spring Stats: Slashed: .520/.598/.680 1.278 OPS 39 Hits, 3 2B, 3 3B, 1HR, 12BB, 4HBP 29 Runs, 14 SB, 6Ks in 92 PAs Pitched 36.2 Innings 1.7 ERA, 9 ER, 53 Ks CSL Player of the Year CSL All-Conference All-CSL Team @MW__Baseball @StevieBobbins @bigherbbaseball

CSLV: What were the biggest factors in making your decision to head to NIU?

CP: “I really like the coaches, enjoyed all the different parts of the school and got to talk to a few guys already on the team when I was there. I really like the opportunity I’m going to have at NIU.”

CSLV: What positions do you think you’ll play there? And how long have you wanted to play baseball at a higher level?

CP: “I’m going there as an outfielder and playing at the college level has been a dream of mine ever since I was a little kid.”

CSLV: What have been the biggest, most necessary steps or improvements you’ve had to make the last few years to reach the D1 level?

CP: “Continuing to repeat movements, and become more athletic. Taking advice from coaches, hanging around a good group of people, and continuing to trust my ability to be successful.”

CSLV: For the last few seasons of varsity ball, what accomplishments are you most pleased with?

CP: I was really pleased with how I played as a junior. I was all-conference, all-area, and CSL Player of the Year. I believe it really helped me get my name out there. And I’m looking forward to hopefully having some team success in my last season.