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Baseball Player Profile: Austin Ohland

Ellensburg, Wash. -- Each week wildcatsports.com will highlight a different Wildcat student-athlete as part of our 2020 Player Profiles series.
 
Name: Austin Ohland
Sport: Baseball
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Maple Valley, Wash.
 
How many years have you been playing baseball?
15.
 
Favorite Moment as a Wildcat?
Hitting a home run against Academy of Art.
 
What drives you to get up in the morning and train?
Not wanting to be average.
 
What is something you are currently working on?
Being more consistent with less mental errors.
 
Is pineapple an acceptable topping for pizza?
Absolutely not.
 
Biggest Pet Peeve?
People not cleaning up after themselves.
 
If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Captain America.
 
Who do you consider role models? Why?
Yadier Molina; one of the best catchers to ever play the game.
Keanu Reeves; he is a very successful actor but is still extremely humble and donates to several different charities.
 
Do you have any pregame or game day rituals?
I have a few songs I listen to before every game and for most games, tape my wrist and write "#4 Seth" in memory of a past teammate.
 
When you aren't training, or playing, what are your hobbies?
Skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, and music.
 
Which actor or actress would you pick to play you in a movie?
Keanu Reeves.
 
If you didn't play your position, what position would you play?  Why?
I would play in the outfield so I don't get hit by so many baseballs.
 
What music do you listen to right before a game?
Mostly rap but a little bit of everything is mixed in there.
 
What is something about you fans may find surprising?
I started a business with a few friends in high school, made some money and then sold the business.
 
 
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Austin Ohland

#37 Austin Ohland

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