2021: Appeared in 5 games...record of 1-0...struck out 8 in 8.1 innings...
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Getting to Know Jacob
What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan to bring a fun atmosphere to the team.
What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Most people call me by my last name.
Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents, without them I would not be able to be so successful.
Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
Growing up with die hard Brewer fans inspired me to want to play the game of baseball. Looking up to the professionals was something I always did.
Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
My senior year of high school a teammate of mine threw a no hitter with me. It was very special to share that moment with him.
If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
I would want to be able to control time like the movie Click. My name would be Click.
Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
I always listen to music.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Competitor, Fun, Caring
What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Have fun and enjoy every moment.
If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
My tuition
What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Going fishing in Canada.
What place would you like to visit most?
Alaska
What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Hunting, Fishing, Working on cars, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite sports team/player?
Brewers/ Ryan Braun
Favorite movie?
Jason Bourne
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
I have a long haired chihuahua named Mya.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A Lion, always gotta have a king like mentality.
Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
Shrimp on pizza.
