Indiana University Athletics
Spotlight on Arden McWilliams
1/10/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
McWilliams attended Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he was first team all-state, All-Plain Dealer and All-Sun Press his senior season. He also was selected as the team's offensive and defensive MVPs.
For the second straight season, McWilliams was a first team All-Leake Erie League member in 2004. The 5-11, 180-pound infielder batted .402 with 11 doubles, 30 RBI and 33 run scored during his final campaign.
A three-year starter and four-year varsity letterwinner, McWilliams also played football and basketball.
The son of Doug and Jani McWiliams has two brothers, River (15) and Canyon (6).
HEAD COACH BOB MORGAN ON MCWILLIAMS:
"Arden is a very good athlete who can play the infield and outfield. He can run, throw and hit. We feel Arden can be a very good player for us in the future."
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH Arden McWilliams
Hometown: Shaker Heights, Ohio
High School: Shaker Heights High School
Position: Infield
Height/Weight: 5-11/180
Bat/Throw: R/R
Should college baseball switch to wooden bats?
Yes, college players are strong enough to use them, and it would better prepare them for professional ball.
Who is the best hitter in baseball?
Alex Rodriguez
Who is the best pitcher in baseball?
Tim Wakefield
Should baseball impose a salary cap?
Yes.
Should Pete Rose be allowed back into baseball?
Yes, the shame he has endured is punishment enough. There is no denying what he did on the field.
Who is the best player you have ever faced?
Andrew Brackmen out of Cincinnati. He is headed to North Carolina State.
Favorite baseball team:
Cleveland Indians
What is the best coach advice you have ever received?
"Don't think, just react."
If you could face one hitter in baseball history, whom would you face?
Babe Ruth
Should the NCAA institute a ruling that all schools must start playing games in March?
Yes, it would prevent Southern schools from dominating the World Series every year.
