Meet this week’s Campus Celebrity, Chad Donato. Chad pitches for West Virginia University’s baseball team. He is a junior, and majors in Multidisciplinary Studies. Chad is from Houston, Texas. He attends West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship. I got the chance to interview him, and trust me… this is worth the read.
Q: When did you first start playing baseball?
A: I started playing baseball at the age of 7, for my neighborhood team in Houston, Texas.
Q: What is it like to be apart of WVU’s baseball team?
A: It is an amazing experience to be selected to represent WVU and the Mountaineer fans across the great state of West Virginia.
Q: Why did you decide/want to play baseball for WVU?
A: Baseball has been a huge part of my life, and I was gifted from God with the talent to keep me advancing to the next level. I wanted to play for WVU because they gave me the opportunity to play at a D1 level against great teams like University of Texas, and other Texas schools that over-looked me growing up.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about WVU baseball?
A: My favorite thing about WVU Baseball would be the family atmosphere we create with my coaches, teammates, and staff. Going to war everyday with this set of guys gives me that “brother” feeling that I never had.
Q: Do you have hopes or plans to further your baseball career beyond college?
A: I am entering the 2016 Major League Draft to hopefully pursue my life long dream of becoming a professional baseball player.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish in your time on WVU’s baseball team?
A: During my time at WVU on the baseball team I hope to make it to the College World series in Omaha, Nebraska.
Q: Do you have any advice for those currently on your team or to those aspiring to become apart of the team?
A: Hard work and dedication will determine the outcome. In order to succeed, first you must fail.
Keep up with Chad on Instagram: @IAM_DONATO2