...The baseball program at OWU has a rich history, and it felt like home to be a part of. Also, the coaching staff believed in me to give me a chance to live out a dream of mine...
Name: Matt Spencer
Class year: 2026
Majors: Sports and exercise management, business administration
Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
I chose Ohio Wesleyan to continue playing baseball, as well as receive a great education in the health and human kinetics department.
Why did you choose your majors?
I chose my majors so that I would be able to still be involved in sports later in my life, and give back to the next generation of athletes.
Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
The baseball program at OWU has a rich history, and it felt like home to be a part of. Also, the coaching staff believed in me to give me a chance to live out a dream of mine.
What is your favorite memory on an Ohio Wesleyan team?
Spring break trips, and upsetting second-ranked Denison when I was a sophomore.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a student-athlete?
Stay on top of everything. It is tough, especially in-season with coursework and wanting to perform at the best of your capabilities, but you need to stay on top of things and push through.
If you could visit another time, when would it be and why?
The 1980s due to the music and movies
What is your favorite place to eat in Delaware, and what is your go-to dish there?
Hamburger Inn, a hangover burger for dinner, or the French toast for breakfast.
What is your favorite movie character and why?
Lightning McQueen, because he showed true sportsmanship despite not winning the Piston Cup.
by Michaela Alfano '25
