Ben Roberts

Class:
Junior
Position:
RHP
Height:
6-4
Weight:
210
Prev School:
Nelson HS (USC Upstate)
Hometown:
Burlington, Ontario

2024

Made seven appearances, all in relief
Posted a 0-0 record with an 8.64 ERA over 8 2/3 innings
Struck out eight and walked eight
Pitched a scoreless inning in a 10-0 win over Quinnipiac on opening day (2/16)
Struck out two in an inning of scoreless relief against VCU (3/19)

Previous School

Attended USC Upstate
Appeared in 19 games over two seasons
Did not factor in a decision, pitching 26 2/3 innings

Prep

Attended Nelson High School
Named a Preseason PG All-American for Canada as a senior
Four-year letterwinner
Also played basketball and volleyball
An honor roll member in each of his four years of high school
Member of the Great Lakes Canadians travel team

Personal

Son of Jennifer and Wes Roberts
Mother played volleyball at Georgia Southern
Cousin Steven Lett was a member of the Simon Fraser swim team
Majoring in accounting and data analysis
Birthday is Oct. 26

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was a great place for me because of the team culture and a history of winning baseball. We have everything here that is necessary to develop and become the best version of myself both on and off the field.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he is a strong leader and a great man. He has shown me how to work hard no matter the circumstances and to be a virtuous person. My mom inspires me athletically, as she was a Division 1 volleyball player at Georgia Southern. She taught me many skills athletically and helped prepare me for college athletics. Above all she is very caring and has always been a huge supporter my whole life.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Running a half marathon with my dad.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
31 is my favorite pitcher's number, Max Scherzer.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mother played Georgia Southern Volleyball.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite, steak and potatoes.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking and playing chess.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Cockapoo dog named Cooper.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jose Bautista

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Grandfather’s wedges and putter. They’re special to me because he is a much better golfer than me and I believe they make me play better.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Eye of the Tiger

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Prince Edward Island because of the freedom to do whatever I want, have big campfires, go on the boat, great weather, no schedule, my grandparents live there too.