Wake Forest Athletics
Countdown To First Pitch: In The Dugout With Ben Hunter
2/11/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 11, 2006
After losing eight letterwinners from last season's squad, the Wake Forest baseball team welcomes 11 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 11th and final Deacon in the spotlight is pitcher Ben Hunter.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Last College: Furman University
High School: Archbishop Moeller HS
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-4/200
Bat/Throw: R/R
If you were to play another sport at Wake Forest, what would it be?
Track... probably jumping events.
Best thing about the team:
Post-practice activities
What are three words that best describe coach Rembielak?
Focused, Methodical, Dedicated
Who would play you in a movie?
Christian Bale
Which professional player would you compare yourself to?
John Smoltz
What is your favorite major league ballpark?
Busch Stadium
What would be the title of your autobiography?
Attitude is Everything
What is your favorite/most memorable sports moment?
Finishing 18th in the country in strikeouts per game last season, third best among all freshmen.
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Yes, I think the Hall should only consider on-field achievement.
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
No. The game is more exciting with aluminum bats, and pitchers are forced to minimize mistakes.
Who is the best hitter and pitcher in major league baseball?
Albert Pujols and Roger Clemens both dominate games unlike anyone else in the league.
Who is the one MLB hitter/pitcher you would want to face?
I'd love to punch out Barry Bonds on an inside fastball.
Favorite baseball team:
St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite player:
Chris Carpenter
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?
One decade of the Rosary
Why did you choose Wake Forest?
The combination of athletics and academics has few rivals.
