Baseball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jacob DeMeyer, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Jacob DeMeyer
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown (High School):  Rhinelander, Wis. (Rhinelander)
Year in school:  5th Year (Senior)
Sport:  Baseball
Major:  Math Education
Minor:  Coaching


Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I chose UW Whitewater because of the excellent baseball tradition.
 
What causes do you care about?
Education.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like being able to consistently compete against some of the best teams in D3 baseball, while also being able to get a great education.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Spicey Chicken Sandwich
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Reese’s PB Cup
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  University Center
Movie?  The Blindside
Holiday?   Christmas
Food?  BBQ Chicken Pizza
Musical Group/Artist?  Lee Brice
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Green Bay Packers
Vacation Spot?  The U.P.
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Making a catch that was recognized as the #5 play of Sportscenter TOP 10 during the 2021 season.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Hangout at the beach.
 
One word that describes your team?
Dedicated.
 
One word that describes you?
Dedicated.
 
What is your dream job? 
High School Math Teacher.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Swim with sharks.
---Go parasailing.
---Go skydiving.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Math.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I don’t have any pre-game superstitions or rituals.
 
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