University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Zach Grossfeld
01/31/2014 | 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 as well as the coaching staff with the “Meet the Spiders” series.
Zach Grossfeld
Junior • LHP • 6-0 • 190 • R/L • Plainview, N.Y. (Chaminade)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Zach Grossfeld: I have always wanted to play college baseball down south. Richmond also has one of the top business programs in the country. I visited Richmond my senior year and fell in love with the campus.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
ZG: Determined, loyal, passionate
RS: Favorite MLB team?
ZG: New York Mets
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
ZG: Johan Santana
RS: What is your dream job?
ZG: In season – major league pitcher. Out of season – casual snowboarder.
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
ZG: I never step on the foul line.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
ZG: When the beat drops in a good song I always get so hype but I never know what to do with my hands.
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
ZG: Committing to play baseball at Richmond and making the Dean's List.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
ZG: Don't ever let anyone else set your limits. Do what you need to do to be successful regardless of what people around you think.
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
ZG: Winning the district championship my final season and playing “Manhunt” after games with teammates when it got dark.
