Position: Outfield
Class: Senior
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Named after: Saint Michael
Major: Applied Human and Sport Physiology
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing sports
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo, with Travis Parson's "secret sauce"
Favorite book or movie: Josh Hamilton's book "Beyond Belief"
Favorite website: Twitter
Favorite smell: Coffee in the morning
Favorite spot/special place on earth: The beach in Cancun
What did you want to be when you grew up? A cowboy/doctor
What super power would you like to possess? Being able to fly
Future career goals: Continue to play baseball
Most influential person in your life: My parents - I wouldn't be where and who I am without them.
Most influential person in your athletic career: My brother, Joe - always been someone I've looked up to - in life and sports
Who would you like to have a conversation with? Josh Hamilton
What makes you the person you are today? The way my parents raised me and my faith. I get my competitiveness from always going against my older brother and sister when we were younger playing games in the yard and driveway. Didn't get too many wins back in the day but I think I can hold my own now!
Coach Disch's comments: Mike will be a four year stater this spring and is from Sioux City Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, IA. He has continued the tradition of outfielders from Sioux City earning All American honors (Dustin Jones and Joe Wendte) while playing for Wayne State. As a fifth year player, he continues to lead by example both on and off the field and more importantly has a smile on his face when he is on the baseball field. Academically, his grade point average is above 3.0. He will hit in the middle of our order this spring and is one of our offensive leaders.
