Indiana University Athletics
Spotlight on Aki Ulmer
2/7/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Ulmer is a right-handed pitcher from Olympia, Wash. He comes to the Hoosiers from Lassen Community College is Susanville, Calif. The junior played his prep ball at Capital High School.
The son of John and Tomoko Ulmer has two brothers, Kenji (20) and Masato (14). Aki is an East Asian languages & cultures major.
HEAD COACH BOB MORGAN ON ULMER:
"Aki is a good consistent pitcher who throws in the low 80s with a decent breaking ball. He is still trying to adjust to the Division I level. Aki is going to give us more depth on our pitching staff."
ULMER ON CHOOSING IU:
"Indiana is a top academic institution that also excels in athletics. I love the campus, and it was the best fit for me."
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH AKI ULMER
Hometown: Olympia, Wash.
Community College: Lassen (Susanville, Calif.)
High School: Capital
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-0/165
Bat/Throw: R/R
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Yes
Should the NCAA eliminate aluminum bats?
Yes
Who is the best hitter in baseball?
Ichiro or Barry Bonds
Who is the best pitcher in baseball?
Johan Santana
Should there be a salary cap in major league baseball?
No, small market teams have proved they can win without one.
If it is proven that any athlete has taken steroids, should their records include an asterisk?
No
Should steroids be illegal?
Yes
If you could face one pitcher in baseball history, whom would you face?
Babe Ruth
If you could face one hitter in baseball history, whom would you face?
Babe Ruth
Have you faced any player playing professionally?
Jon Lester, he was a first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox.
Should the NCAA impose a mandatory season opener on all NCAA institutions?
Yes
Who is your favorite team?
Seattle Mariners
Who is your favorite player?
Randy Bass
