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12/13/2010 12:00 AM | Baseball
Dec. 13, 2010
With baseball in the offseason, UtahUtes.com spotlights a different student-athlete every week in '10 Questions With' that will lead fans up to the start of the 2011 season. This week's spotlight is senior pitcher Tyler Andersen.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Winning the MWC tournament.
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball?
Wakeboard, snowboard and relax with family and friends.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get your nickname?
Pendle, it was given to me by my pitching coach my freshman year at Utah.
Why did you choose Utah? What is the best thing about Utah?
I came to Utah because of the great education I could receive. Getting to play baseball is the best thing about Utah.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My father, he is always there for me and supporting me.
My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
All the different seasons - fall, summer, spring and winter.
The teammate I most admire is who, and why?
Rick Anton. He always does what he is supposed to and always brings a positive atmosphere to the team.
What do you like best about Coach Kinneberg?
He is very knowledgeable and willing to listen to what you have to say.
What are your goals for this year?
To have an over .500 winning record and win the MWC outright.
What is your major and what do you want to do after you graduate?
Exercise Sport Science. I want to find a good job in the athletics field (training, rehab, etc.).