Personal: Letter winner in baseball and football...Legion MVP and Defensive Player...son of Nicholas and Tina...hobbies include hunting, fishing and snowboard

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Concordia was a place I could play baseball and be challenged academically."

The VENTURINI File:

Nickname: Vinny, Vent

One word that best describes me: Determined

Place I would most like to visit: Italy

Favorite food: Alredo, Pasta

Favorite restaurant: Speak Easy

Favorite movies: Happy Gilmore, Rudy, Tommy Boy

Favorite TV show: Sportscenter, Prison Break

Favorite musical groups: Blink 182, Kenny Chesney

Favorite book: Get in the Game by Cal Ripken

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Working Out

What is the best gift you ever received:

Baseball glove

Best class ever taken at Concordia: Investments

The two people I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan, Roger Clemens

Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing

The biggest influence on my baseball career: My parents

Greatest personal sports moment: Winning State Babe Ruth Championship

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Football

Favorite pro sports team: Raiders

My dream job is: Professional baseball coach