Chandler Waszak, LHP/OF, Class of 2014, University School

PBR: Why did you choose Miami?

Waszak: All around the school is a perfect fit for me and adding the opportunity to play baseball makes it even better.

PBR: What other schools were you considering? 

Waszak: Other than Miami, for baseball I was deciding between Ohio Northern, Denison, UMass, Washington and Jefferson, and University of Miami, Florida (for academics). 

PBR: Coach Hayden was name the new Head Coach at Miami this summer. How does it feel to be a part of his first recruiting class? 

Waszak: It feels great and I'm excited. I really like him along with his assistant coaches, Coach Davis and Coach Ison.  With their guidance and instruction I hope to do great things for their program.

PBR: Now that you have your commitment out of the way, what are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season? 

Waszak: My goal is to do my best and help lead my team to have a successful and lengthy season and run at the playoffs. 

PBR: How does it feel to be a part of a Division 1 baseball program? 

Waszak: It's awesome that all my hard work and dedication to the game finally paid off. But it doesn't stop here, I will have to work even harder this upcoming year.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer? 

Waszak: I play for the Diamond Boys.  There's not one single memorable moment but the experience I had with my teammates on and off the field definitely made last summer one of the best.

PBR:  What person has the great impact on your baseball career and why? 

Waszak: Definitely my mom because she always been there for me and always supports me when I'm at my highest and lowest points.

PBR: What were your stats this spring season at University? 

Waszak:  I'm hitting mid .400's with a little over 10 rbi's and pitching around a 1.5 era with about 30 strike outs.

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio? 

Waszak: I would probably have to say Mitch Longo.