2019: Appeared in 33 games…hit .237 in 95 at bats…hit 4 doubles and 1 triple…stole 4 bases
2021: Appeared in 20 games...hit .128 in 47 at bats...hit 1 homerun...stole 5 bases...WIAC All-Academic
2022: Appeared in 20 games...hit .301 in 73 at bats...hit 1 home run and 3 doubles...recorded 9 RBIs
Career Highs:
At Bats: 6 (2x) Most Recent at UW-Stevens Point 4/20/19
Runs: 4 at UW-Stout 5/8/21
Hits: 3 (3x) Most Recent at Edgewood 4/6/22
Stolen Bases: 3 vs. UW-Stout 3/31/19
RBIs: 4 at UW-Stevens Point 4/19/22
Majoring in Marketing
Parents/Guardians: David and Kathi Espinoza
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
Last Updated: 5/12/22
