University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Tanner Stanley
02/10/2014 | 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.
Tanner Stanley
Sophomore • OF • 5-10 • 185 • L/L • Maitland, Fla. (Lake Highland Prepatory)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Tanner Stanley: I chose Richmond because I thought it was the best place to further my baseball career. I had a good opportunity to play right away and that was one the most important things in making my decision.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
TS: Ambitious, determined, blessed
RS: Favorite MLB team?
TS: Boston Red Sox
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
TS: Mike Stanley
RS: What is your dream job?
TS: Playing in the MLB
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
TS: Same routine, same prayer and same handshakes with teammates.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
TS: Played in the 2005 Little League World Series
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
TS: Being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
TS: See ball, hit ball
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
TS: Hitting in the go-ahead run to win the Southeast Regional Final to send our team to the Little League World Series.
