Bio

Majoring in Ag Business

Getting to Know Nathan

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan to bring a good work ethic and doing whatever I can to help the team be successful.

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
My dad has always called me George, I don’t really know why he just does.

Who are the role models in your life and why?
My role models would definitely be my parents. They have sacrificed so much time and effort to give me an opportunity to play college baseball. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
I just fell in love with the game, once I started playing I never wanted to stop.

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
My favorite baseball moment was helping my high school coach reach his 300th win.

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
I would want to be able to see the future. My name would be “The Foreseer”

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
When I am in the batter’s box I will always have the bat facing me a certain way.

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Passionate, Selfless, Dedicated

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Sign the class sheet after your last class on Friday.

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I would make sure my parents could retire early and pay for school with what is left.

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Skydiving

What place would you like to visit most?
Alaska

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
I like to hunt, fish, and snowboard.

Favorite sports team/player?
I like the Milwaukee Brewers, and my favorite player is Ben Gamel

Favorite movie?
Step Brothers

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
I have two dogs, a husky and a blue heeler. The husky’s name is Kylo and the blue heeler’s name is Hunter.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I would probably be a bald eagle because it would be awesome.

Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
No not really, but I do put garlic salt on almost everything I eat.