University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Andrew Blum
02/04/2014 | 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.
Andrew Blum
Senior • RHP • 6-1 • 200 • R/R • Plano, Texas (Plano West)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Andrew Blum: Because of the tremendous academic and athletic opportunities, as well as the school's close proximity to Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
AB: Thrill ride enthusiast
RS: Favorite MLB team?
AB: Texas Rangers
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
AB: Derek Holland
RS: What is your dream job?
AB: Monorail conductor at Walt Disney World
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
AB: Not falling asleep on my throwing arm the night before pitching.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
AB: I'm a talented sous chef
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
AB: Receiving the Alfred E. Lyon marketing scholarship.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
AB: There's always someone out there working harder than you.
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
AB: Being coached by my Dad.
