Shawn O'Hea

Sport: Baseball

Year: Sophomore

Major: Business

What is your favorite app? My favorite apps are Tiktok and Spotify. No matter the day or time I always find myself on Tiktok scrolling through and sending funny ones to friends and family. Spotify allows me to listen to my music 24/7. I listen to music when I work out, do homework, and when I drive in my car. It helps me to focus and lock in on the task at hand. 

What is your favorite song to listen to and artist prior to competing or working out? My favorite song I listen to before I workout or compete would have to be, "Do What I Want" by Lil Uzi Vert. But my favorite artists would have to be Uzi, Jay-Z, Kanye West, J. Cole, Polo G, and Drake. I even listen to Dr.Dre, Ice Cube, Tupac, Bon Jovi, maybe some 80s hits too. 

Who is your favorite sports hero? My favorite sports hero would have to be Derek Jeter. A movie script of a career, Jeter, was a Yankee and sports icon. The face of the franchise for two decades and established himself as a winner with five world series rings. I try to pattern myself after him because I too play baseball. His hard work and character, allowed him to be one of the best to ever do it, both on and off the field. 

What is a dream destination that you would like to travel to? My dream destination I would like to travel to is anywhere I can have fun. Warm places like Barbados, Bahamas, the Outer Banks ( summertime), to the mountains. I would like the chance to travel the world as I get older. I may be quiet and reserved to some, but I do like road trips.

What non-sport related activities/hobbies do you enjoy? The non-sport related activities/hobbies that I enjoy are watching Netflix, Hulu, and any movie as an activity. I also, enjoy spending time with family and friends. Working out and playing pick-up basketball as well. 

Do you have anyone that you would like to thank? I would like to thank, from an athlete's perspective, current coaches, former coaches, as well as teammates, for teaching me the game of baseball, as well as basketball. The lessons I learned, and the relationships I made on the court/field, will be with me forever. As for myself, I would like to thank my family, especially my parents. I would not be here if it wasn't for their constant support and help to push me to work hard at what I do, and make sure that whatever I decide in my next journey, they will always be there.