Bio

2019: Appeared in 33 games…hit .237 in 95 at bats…hit four doubles and one triple…stole four bases…

Majoring in Business Administration

Getting to Know Ben

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I will bring high energy and consistency to the team

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Benwardo, sometime in high school a friend called me that

Who are the role models in your life and why?
My mom and dad because they taught me a good work ethic and not to cut corners

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
Watching pro legends of the past and aspiring to be like them

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Making the conference playoffs last year

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
Spoonman: I can attract spoons at will

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
I stare into the sun (not healthy) before the first pitch while I am in the outfield

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Driven, upbeat, generous

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Work hard so you have no regrets at the end of the road

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
A ping pong table and a Cuban link necklace

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
I want to visit all 7 continents

What place would you like to visit most?
Greece

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Spending time with friends and family

Favorite sports team/player?
Chicago White Sox, Bryce Harper

Favorite movie?
The Dark Knight Rises

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
Two beagles, Elvis and Eaton

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Killer whale

Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
Garlic salt on anything