What is your major and what are your plans after college?

My major is Sports management with a minor in marketing, and my plans after college are to get a job with a professional sports team or with a collegiate team.

Anywhere in particular?

No, I’m really not picky. I would go anywhere. I have applied several places.

What made you choose ONU?

It was a place where I could come and play where they had both of my majors, and I really liked the campus.

What is your favorite baseball memory?

Either, throwing a one hitter against Marietta who are the defending national champs, or pitching against Dayton, a D1 school, seeing how I matched up to them. It was pretty exciting.

As a senior and a pitcher, what responsibilities do you feel you hold to the team?

Mainly Leadership, hopefully getting the team off in a better direction. The team is really young and growing, but they have a lot of potential. We are trying to bring that out in them.

Who is your baseball idol that you admire the most?

Derek Jeter mainly because of his leadership and the way he presents himself. My favorite pitcher, since I am a pitcher, is Greg Maddox. He doesn’t throw very hard but he is very precise.

How have you seen yourself grow in these last four years in baseball?

Well, I came in really young and obviously you grow up more as you play. The people around you, especially the seniors, try and point you in the right direction.

What motivates you as a player?

Failure, I hate to lose more than anything. I go out there and give it my all every time, and that motivates me not to lose.

Besides pitching, what other strengths do you posses on the field?

I like to keep guys up. Most of the time because they are young, they get down. I learned from the guys before me that you have to pick each other up. Also leadership, enthusiasm and having fun while you play.

How do you manage your time between school, classes, and a busy social calendar?

Its tough but I think it’s easier actually if you play and you are more involved. It makes you organize yourself and your time. When I have free time it feels like I should be doing something, so I try to keep things lined up for what I need or don’t need to get done for the day.

How has traveling to Orlando with the team for spring break improved your game?

It really got me off to a good start this season. I loved pitching in the warm weather; Ada this season has been really cold. Overall, it helped us boost our confidence

Did your eye injury affect your game, and how so?

I had to go to the emergency room and had to miss my start against Mount Union, which I wasn’t happy about because it was our first conference game of the season. I couldn’t see at all. It was the weirdest thing ever. The next game I had to get, “rec-spects” with my prescription lenses, so I had to play with my glasses. I had never done that before so I didn’t pitch that great. I practiced with them all week, but the next game I had my contacts and did much better

What game are you looking forward to most this season?

My last one, it’s finally here so it’s the end of everything. I’m looking forward to it. Actually, I don’t know if I’m looking forward to it, but it will really open my eyes to see what I’ve had and how much of an opportunity I’ve had here. Not many people get to play.

You are 5-2 for the season so far, what is your goal for your last Northern season as a Polar Bear?

I want to finish on a good note. I always have individual goals, so I came in at the beginning of the season at the top of league in wins. I want good stats and to lead us to more wins. Hopefully be at the top of the conference and the league so we can make it into the tournament.

What are you going to miss the most about baseball and being at Northern?

Most about baseball, just knowing I can’t come back and play. Being done is just, you’re done! You have to go to the real world now and grow up a little bit. I’m definitely going to miss all my friends here. Everyone I have met and came through with.