Senior Spotlight: Ben Mutz, Penn State Brandywine

Welcome to our Senior Spotlight. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the PSUAC had to cancel its spring sport seasons. This prevented several student-athletes from receiving a proper senior day and minimized opportunities for Player of the Week awards. In its place, we will highlight seniors from around the conference throughout the remainder of the semester. A new week as we continue with Penn State Brandywine's Ben Mutz!

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Name: Ben Mutz

Campus: Brandywine

Sport: Baseball

Primary Position: First base/ Closer/outfield

Hometown/High School: Strath Haven High School

Major: Business Management/Marketing

Academic Achievements:  John D. Greta C. Vairo Library Scholarship, All-PSUAC honorable mention, PSUAC All-Academic Team

Q&A

What has been your favorite memory while participating in athletics at your campus?

The game winning homerun I had in the last inning against Mont-alto to continue our season.

What impact did athletics have on your experience as a college student?

I came into college at DCCC not playing baseball since middle school so playing a sport and doing schoolwork took some getting used to again. It taught me responsibility and to be hardworking as well time management skills.

What is your favorite memory outside of athletics at Penn State?

The friends I have made here, whether that be on the baseball team or in the classroom, many of the friendships I have made here will last a lifetime

Are there teammates, coaches or family members you would like to thank for having a positive impact on your playing career?

Thank you to Paul Motta and Vinny Gallo for being such great coach’s during my time in college. I would also like to thank all my teammates that I have had at DCCC and PSU Brandywine, you all have taught me and molded me into the person I am today. I’m a better student, a better friend, a better teammate and a better person thanks to all of you. Also big thanks to the Mutz and Dawes family for always helping me get better at the game I love.