This week's edition of the Ridgewater Athlete Spotlight features sophomore Baseball player from Paynesville, MN, Brandon Carlson.
Why Ridgewater and what are you studying while in school here?
Ridgewater is close to home, good price, and i get to play baseball. I am studying business.
What has been your favorite aspect of being on the Ridgewater Baseball team?
Playing with people from different parts of the country.
Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
We must play hacky sack.
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies outside of sports?
Hunting, fishing and biking.
What is your Dream vacation sport and why?
Banff National Park. Ice skating on frozen lakes with mountains in the background.
Favorite Food spot in town and what do you get there?
Qdoba, steak with rice and every vegetable you can find.
What is your favorite sports memory to date?
Joe Liebl walkoff grandslam to send us to the playoffs.
Who has been the biggest influence on your athletic career and why?
My dad had the biggest influence on me because he was the first to teach me.