University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - J.B. Gadd
01/23/2014 | Baseball
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond Spiders baseball team begins the 2014 season at the North Florida Tournament on February 14. Leading up the Opening Day, RichmondSpiders.com will introduce Spider fans to all 30 Richmond players with the “Meet the Spiders” series.
J.B. Gadd
Senior • INF/C • 5-8 • 165• R/R • Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
J.B. Gadd: University of Richmond provided me with an opportunity to gain a world-class business degree while playing college baseball at its highest level, against some of the best teams in the country. You simply cannot find that in many other places.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
JG: Leadership, determination, accountability
RS: Favorite MLB team?
JG: Texas Rangers
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
JG: Craig Biggio
RS: What is your dream job?
JG: Professional hunter/fisherman
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
JG: Same tape each game and a few handshakes with teammates and coaches
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
JG: I spent an entire semester at Richmond with a missing front tooth.
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
JG: Elected University of Richmond's SAAC representative within the Atlantic 10 Conference SAAC
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
JG: One putt
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
JG: Countless doubles off of a young Andrew Blum
