Baseball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Evan Olson, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the 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:  Evan Olson
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown and High School:  Kimberly, Wis. (Kimberly High School)
Year in school:  Sophomore
Sport:  Baseball
Major:  Accounting

Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I chose UW-Whitewater because it has the perfect balance of academic and athletic focus. On the academic side as an accounting major, it was important to me that I went to a school where I would gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in my future career. On the athletic side, I wanted to be part of a national championship caliber program, and UW-Whitewater has provided me with just that. As soon as I stepped on campus, I felt like it was the best place for me to become the best version of myself.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am currently not involved in any other programs other than baseball. However, I will go to “Cru live” events occasionally that help me grow in my faith.
 
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
My favorite part about competing in the WIAC is the competitiveness of it. I firmly believe that it has the most talent in NCAA Division III and as a result I am pushed to become the best player I can become. When it comes to being a NCAA Division III student-athlete, I love that I can play the sport I love at highly competitive level while also obtaining a degree that is going to set me up for success in life.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Double Butter Burger with Cheese
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Hyland Hall
TV Show?  Suits
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Strawberries
Animal?  Dog
Smartphone App?  Instagram
Musical Group or Artist?  Zach Bryan
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Milwaukee Brewers
Vacation Spot?  Jamaica
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Hitting a pinch-hit grand slam last year at UW-River Falls for my first college hit.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I love when a group of us go golfing together.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Dad
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
My biggest advice for younger student-athletes would be to control what you can control. You can’t control when you get to be in the lineup or get on the mound, but you can control the work you put in and the mindset you have. By doing those things, when opportunities present themselves, you can take advantage of them.
 
One word that describes you?
Committed
 
What is your dream job? 
Forensic Accountant
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to Norway
---Golf at Pebble Beach
---Attend a World Series Game
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I can juggle

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
I would love to go to a World Series Game or attend the Masters.
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I don’t have any superstitions or rituals. I do like to be a part of our team prayer before each game.
 
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