Ellensburg, Wash. --
Each week wildcatsports.com will highlight a different Wildcat student-athlete as part of our 2020 Player Profiles series.
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Name: Austin Ohland
Sport: Baseball
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Maple Valley, Wash.
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How many years have you been playing baseball?
15.
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Favorite Moment as a Wildcat?
Hitting a home run against Academy of Art.
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What drives you to get up in the morning and train?
Not wanting to be average.
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What is something you are currently working on?
Being more consistent with less mental errors.
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Is pineapple an acceptable topping for pizza?
Absolutely not.
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Biggest Pet Peeve?
People not cleaning up after themselves.
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If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Captain America.
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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.
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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.
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When you aren't training, or playing, what are your hobbies?
Skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, and music.
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Which actor or actress would you pick to play you in a movie?
Keanu Reeves.
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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.
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What music do you listen to right before a game?
Mostly rap but a little bit of everything is mixed in there.
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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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