Wake Forest Athletics
In The Dugout with Joel Ernst
1/26/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Jan. 26, 2006
After losing eight letterwinners from last season's squad, the Wake Forest baseball team welcomes 12 newcomers this season. In the coming weeks, WakeForestSports.com will feature each Demon Deacon newcomer leading up to the team's Feb. 11 opener against Charlotte. The first Deacon in the spotlight is pitcher Joel Ernst.
Hometown: Loveland, Ohio
High School: Loveland
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-4/192
Bat/Throw: R/R
If you were to play another sport at Wake Forest, what would it be?
Probably racquetball because I was nationally ranked before I came here and I'm pretty good at it.
Best thing about the team:
I think the baseball team is a bunch of good guys that have a good sense of humor but know when to get serious and play.
What are three words that best describe coach Rembielak?
Respectful, intimidating, intelligent
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
Barry Zito
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Safeco Park
What would be the title of your autobiography?
The thinking behind the questions
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
When I pitched a one hitter and beat the other pitcher who no hit our team.
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
I'm from Cincinnati... what do you think?
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
As a pitcher, I think that wood bats are easier to pitch against, but aluminum scores more runs.
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Albert Pujols
Kerry Wood
Favorite baseball team:
Cincinnati Reds
Favorite player:
Sean Casey
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
No pre-game rituals, but I don't step on the baselines.
Why did you choose Wake Forest?
I chose Wake Forest for the conference, location, coaches and academic standards.
