University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Dylan Stoops
01/27/2014 | 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.
Dylan Stoops
Redshirt Junior • LHP • 6-4 • 210 • L/L • East Prospect, Pa. (Eastern York)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Dylan Stoops: I chose the University of Richmond because of the academic and athletic opportunities that the school provides. It's not common to find a school that holds both in high regards and cares about you more as a student than as an athlete.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
DS: Creative, loyal, unpredictable. Or professional strikeout artist.
RS: Favorite MLB team?
DS: Baltimore Orioles
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
DS: Sandy Koufax
RS: What is your dream job?
DS: To play for any MLB team other than the New York Yankees.
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
DS: I always wear my “Wild” Bill Hagy t-shirt on days that I pitch.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
DS: I'm Robbie Baker's life coach.
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
DS: Winning a Cape Cod championship last summer.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
DS: Always play the game like it's someone's first and last time ever seeing you pitch.
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
DS: One season I was fortunate enough to play and win a championship with my younger brother. He continuously surprised me and step up big even though he was the youngest player in the league.
