Baseball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Connor Gresens, UW-Platteville

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:  Connor Gresens
Institution:  UW-Platteville
Hometown and High School:  Rochester, N.Y. (Irondequoit High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport: Baseball
Major: Animal Science

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?
I wanted to be closer to family, and being able to go to the school of agriculture and the baseball team gave me the perfect opportunity to do that.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I work on the Pioneer Farm.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The competition is elite, but there is also a focus on academics which is admirable.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Double Bacon deluxe burger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate covered strawberry
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The farm
TV Show?  9-1-1
Holiday?  Thanksgiving
Food?  Steak
Animal?  Cow
Smartphone App?  Instagram
Musical Group or Artist?  Cody Johnson
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Jordy Nelson
Vacation Spot?  The beach
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Walking off UW-Eau Claire.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Go out to eat.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My girlfriend.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Take pride in doing the small things well.
 
One word that describes you?
Optimistic
 
What is your dream job? 
Large animal veterinarian.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Get my DVM
---Own cattle
---Have a family
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Operating heavy equipment.

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Packers Super Bowl
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I have an energy drink 1 hour and 20 minutes before first pitch.
 
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