Scott is a native of Wayne City, Illinois and plans to graduate from Greenville College in 2013.  He is majoring in History Education.  In 2008-2009 he was !st Team Midland Trail Conference and he received the Varsity letter all four years of high school.  At his high school, Wayne City High, he receive the Offensive Baseball Award three times and Defensive Award twice.  We are excited to have Scotty here as a great influence on and off the field.

To visit Scott's school website go to:
http://www.greenville.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/index.dot

Each year we learn a little bit more about our players through a questionnaire!

Why do you want to play baseball in Niagara Falls?
First and foremost, to grow in my faith and learn to be a better witness to others. Second, to grow as a baseball player
What do you hope to do after college?
I hope to become a Jr. High or High School history teacher.  Hopefully living in the beautiful state of Colorado.
Biggest thing that has surprised you in life after high school?
The amount of hard work and dedication it actually takes to be a successful collegiate baseball player.
Favorite type of music:
I like just about everything but if I had to pick I'd say country.
Favorite MLB player ever:
Chipper Jones, easily
Favorite MLB Team:
Atlanta Braves
Favorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 3:3
Favorite Vacation Spot:
anywhere that has a beach
Favorite TV Show:
Mythbusters
Favorite Holiday and why?
Easter, because it signifies that we follow a RISEN Savior.
If you couldn't play baseball what sport would you play?
probably nothing, baseball is the only sport I'm any good at?
Who has had the biggest positive influence on your life, other than your parents?
Grandpa
If you were going to do "mission" work what country and why?
Dominican Republic, it's a place where I can spread the Gospel while they also would appreciate my love for baseball
Do you have any non-sports related talents?
I seem to be able to remember random and worthless information
Morning person or night owl?
Morning person
Mess or OCD?
OCD
If you had to go without one thing for a week which would it be: TV, Smartphone/IPod or Car?
I could go without a TV easily
When did you start playing baseball?
Since I can remember, played in my first pee-wee league at probably 5 or 6
Favorite Baseball Memory?
My sophomore year of high school, we were playing in the regional semifinal game and we were a pretty big underdog.  I came up in the bottom of the 7th with the tying run on first and I ended up hitting a walk-off home run on the first pitch.  Pretty cool moment to be a part of.
Ideal/Favorite Pet or no pet?
Dog, not picky on what kind, as long as it's a dog
Best and worst food:
I like all kinds of food I can't pick just one, but my most hated food is definitely onions! I am completely repulsed by them!