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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

2020 Baseball

39 Brooks Hovden

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 175
  • Bats/Throws R/R
  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown West Union, Iowa
  • High School North Fayette Valley
  • Position RHP

Biography

Majoring in Civil Engineering

 

Getting to Know Brooks

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan on bringing positive energy and help in any innings needed.

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Mullet-Man, during the first couple weeks of fall ball I had a mullet. Upper classmen.

Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents. No matter what they are always there to support me and have lead using a great example to never give up.

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
My dad inspired me to play baseball

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Pitching in my dads 700th career win.

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
Captain Zippy, I would have insane speed and be able to run up the side of buildings.

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
Always do the same order of stretches and warm-ups. Do everything the same.

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Friendly, Sociable, Realistic

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Keep working hard, it doesn't stop when you reach your goal.

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I would buy a new vehicle and probably invest most of the money.

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Travel to Europe and other historical places.

What place would you like to visit most?
Norway

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Playing other sports and video games, hanging out with friends

Favorite sports team/player?
Minnesota Twins / Jose Berrios

Favorite movie?
Top Gun

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
2 dogs, Rylee and Reece

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A dolphin so I can do tricks and dolphins are pretty intelligent.

Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
My brother thinks I'm weird for putting corn on my mashed potatoes

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