May Senior Spotlight Series: Blake Espinal
5/10/2020 9:00:00 AM | Baseball
Since this would have been Seton Hall's graduation month, we will highlight our seniors as part of our "May Senior Spotlight Series." Powered by Under Armour, we engaged select seniors with a little question and answer session about their time at The Hall.   Â
BLAKE ESPINAL
BASEBALL
Blake Espinal was set for a breakout fourth season in South Orange following a 2019 campaign where he made 22 relief appearances, struck out 32 batters and turned in a .213 opponent's batting average. In 2020, Espinal pitched in three games, including the Hall's 6-3 win over USC on Feb. 28 where he recorded two outs with a strikeout. The Bronx, N.Y. native is a three-time selection to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
Q:Â What's your favorite memory competing for your team?
A:Â Defeating St. John's on Championship Sunday in the BIG EAST Tournament, 19-2, in 2018
Q:Â What's your favorite snack at "The Cafe?"
A:Â Pasta
Q:Â Who's the teammate you'll most remember?
A:Â Corey Sawyer
Q:Â Who was your favorite Professor?
A:Â Professor Angelo Gingerelli
Q:Â What is the BIG EAST Team you wanted to defeat the most?
A:Â St. John's
Q:Â What will you miss the most?
A:Â Playing and traveling with my teammates
Q:Â What won't you miss?
A:Â Waking up at 5:30 am for lift
Q:Â What's your favorite Seton Hall team to watch (not your own)?
A:Â Basketball
Q:Â Will you ever step on the green's seal after graduation?
A:Â Yes
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BLAKE ESPINAL
BASEBALL
Blake Espinal was set for a breakout fourth season in South Orange following a 2019 campaign where he made 22 relief appearances, struck out 32 batters and turned in a .213 opponent's batting average. In 2020, Espinal pitched in three games, including the Hall's 6-3 win over USC on Feb. 28 where he recorded two outs with a strikeout. The Bronx, N.Y. native is a three-time selection to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
Q:Â What's your favorite memory competing for your team?
A:Â Defeating St. John's on Championship Sunday in the BIG EAST Tournament, 19-2, in 2018
Q:Â What's your favorite snack at "The Cafe?"
A:Â Pasta
Q:Â Who's the teammate you'll most remember?
A:Â Corey Sawyer
Q:Â Who was your favorite Professor?
A:Â Professor Angelo Gingerelli
Q:Â What is the BIG EAST Team you wanted to defeat the most?
A:Â St. John's
Q:Â What will you miss the most?
A:Â Playing and traveling with my teammates
Q:Â What won't you miss?
A:Â Waking up at 5:30 am for lift
Q:Â What's your favorite Seton Hall team to watch (not your own)?
A:Â Basketball
Q:Â Will you ever step on the green's seal after graduation?
A:Â Yes
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