Bio

Majoring in Electrical Engineering

Getting to Know Evan

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan to play my heart out and push the guys in front of me

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
I don’t really have a nickname. Some people call me Guns though and that’s because my last name is cool

Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents. More specifically my dad. He has always taught me that no matter what level you play at, baseball is still a game

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
My grandma. Long story, you can ask me about it though

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Winning our first playoff game in 6 years for my high school

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
Mr. Metabolism. I could eat any junk food and still be shredded

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
Doing 3/4 of my warm-up with a jacket on

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Hardworking, Focused, Teammate

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
When you feel like giving up, just give it another day

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
A house and a Rolls Royce

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Buy a pontoon

What place would you like to visit most?
The Florida Keys

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Hanging out with friends, bowling, playing cards

Favorite sports team/player?
Team: San Jose Sharks. Player: Aroldis Chapman

Favorite movie?
King Kong

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
No

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Gorilla. They’re aggressive, but still protect their family

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