University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Peter Bayer
02/03/2014 | 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.
Peter Bayer
Sophomore • RHP • 6-4 • 185 • R/R • Parker, Colo. (Regis Jesuit)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Peter Bayer: I chose the University of Richmond because it gave me the opportunity to get a great education while playing baseball at a high level. There isn't much else you can ask for.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
PB: Persistent, ambitious, uncommon
RS: Favorite MLB team?
PB: Colorado Rockies
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
PB: Felix Hernandez
RS: What is your dream job?
PB: To play professional baseball.
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
PB: I always have to drink green sour melon Powerade when I pitch. Whether it's while I am starting or in relief. I believe they are magic for me, plus they are delicious. Besides that, I pray before I first get on the mound.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
PB: I am also a hip-hop producer and work on that during my free time outside of baseball and school.
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
PB: So far, it is winning the 5A state championship at Regis Jesuit HS my junior year. I got to start the game on the mound and it was our first state championship at our high school since 1988.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
PB: “Play the game hard, and play the game right.” - Walt Weiss (former HS coach)
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
PB: Playing in the Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament when I was 12.
