Majoring in Electrical Engineering
Getting to Know Braeden
What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
A hard work ethic and being the best teammate I can be.
What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Brady. I just got it from my mom.
Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents are my biggest role models because of all their love and support over my career.
Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
My dad got me started playing when I was young, and it took off from there.
Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Winning an 11-inning game my senior year in the playoffs.
If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
Mindscape, my power would be to read minds.
Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
Eating a peanut butter sandwich on the bus before a game.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Determined, practical, problem-solver
What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Work hard and don’t forget to have fun.
If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I’d pay for tuition and blow the rest on climbing gear.
What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Skydiving
What place would you like to visit most?
Yellowstone National Park
What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Rock Climbing, hanging with friends, and eating.
Favorite sports team/player?
Keston Hiura, Milwaukee Brewers
Favorite movie?
Let’s be cops
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
I have a cat named Ellley.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A cat, I’d like to be nimble and not get judged if I sleep all day.
Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
I like to eat around the m&ms in trail mix.
