2025 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 31
Ben Roberts
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- RHP
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 230
- Prev School:
- Nelson HS (USC Upstate)
- Hometown:
- Burlington, Ontario
2024
Previous School
Prep
Personal
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.
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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.
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What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Running a half marathon with my dad.
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If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
31 is my favorite pitcher's number, Max Scherzer.
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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.
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Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite, steak and potatoes.
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What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
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What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking and playing chess.
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Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Cockapoo dog named Cooper.
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Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jose Bautista
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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.
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What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Eye of the Tiger
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Running a half marathon with my dad.
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If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
31 is my favorite pitcher's number, Max Scherzer.
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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.
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Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite, steak and potatoes.
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What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
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What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking and playing chess.
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Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Cockapoo dog named Cooper.
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Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jose Bautista
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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.
Â
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Eye of the Tiger
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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.
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