Bio

2019: Appeared in five games, starting four…6.75 ERA in 13.1 innings pitched…1-1 record

Majoring in Criminal Justice

Getting to Know Edwin

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
More culture!

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
El Pocho! I got it playing baseball in Aguascalientes. It means someone who was born in the U.S. but their family is from México

Who are the role models in your life and why?
I’ll be honest with you, it’s Bruce Lee. The man was a beast

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
Both sides of my family are really into the sports. My uncles still play in Mexico and my dad played when he was younger as well. At this point, it’s more like it’s in my blood now.

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Honestly I’d have to say our dugout mob, guys are insane! We put fear in the other team when we’re pumped. Everyone should come out to hear our warrior turkey call

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
Sheesh! I never thought about what my name would be but... I would definitely have some actual big wings like Hawkman. But it would have to come with some strength too I can’t just be flying and look like a twig, that’s just sad

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
In between pitching changes for the other team, dugout dance party!

Describe yourself in 3 words.
“Uh I’m a fun guy, obviously I love the game of baseball, um.. I mean it’s just more questions you got to ask in order for me to tell you about myself. I just can’t give you a whole spiel.” -iykyk

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Forget about your past, forget about what happened back in the day. Make the rest of your life the best of your life.

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
A house and invest the rest

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Explore the ocean in a submarine

What place would you like to visit most?
All those tiktok travel locations

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, sports, vibin

Favorite sports team/player?
Between Jermaine Dye and Joe Crede

Favorite movie?
The Rookie

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
Of course, a black lab with beagle mix. So he has the body of a lab but tiny legs of a beagle. His names Blake

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A wolf. I’m a big family guy and they do everything as a pack. Might be my spirit animal, who knows.

Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
I drink my milk with ice. Life changer and you all should hop on that trend