A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
March 9, 2006
BEAR FACTS Archive
Harmony Schwethelm
Softball
Senior Infielder
When did you start playing your sport?
My freshman year of high school I played baseball.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My high school coach, Wayne Daigle.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Having the opportunity to let the sport that I love pay for my education.
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
I guess soccer, it's another sport I was planning on playing. Maybe I'd pick up an individual sport like tennis.
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Harm or Schwetty
After meeting Coach Moore, what was you first thought?
That he ran a very disciplined program, which I liked. That was one of my big attractions to the program. He's also pretty young for an experienced coach.
What position would you like to play other than your own?
If my knees were good I'd love to play catcher.
Do you have a pre-game ritual?
No, I'm not superstitious. I do eat skittles during the game, but it's not like a ritual.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
I have a toothbrush, I brush my teeth before I come play. It's kind of not normal, not normal to everyone.
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
I'm not big into professional sports, but I expect Michael Jordan is a pretty typical one and Mia Hamm.
What athletes did you imitate when you were a kid?
None
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
To go eat at Mcalister's
What's the best venue you've played in?
Getterman Stadium.
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Hopefully it hasn't happened yet. Hopefully it's this year and we win. It's every year doing better, not just one event. We've gotten better and more successful every year as a program, so hopefully this year we'll win and go all the way to the World Series and win that.
What's your most embarrassing sports moment?
I've had a few of them. My cleet got caught in the loop of my shoestring and we were in the huddle slapping and I went off and I totally fell on the field. Another time I was batting and it was a hit and run and I fell as I was hitting it. I don't get embarrassed easily, so I just played it off, but it was one of those embarrassing moments.
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
All of the Texas schools are big schools to play...especially Big 12 when there's so much riding on it. Texas A&M and UT are good competition. I don't like OU, so I like playing them, and then any team that is ranked above us is good to play. I like being the underdog and going into a game with people saying we have to do a lot to win and then beating them.
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Knowing the coaching staff and the program; I liked the discipline of the team and intensity of the program.
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
I'm still working on it, but time management.
What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
I liked American Literature because we had discussions. Any class that's open for discussion is a good class.
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Playing here
Who's your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Myself...why not?
What CD is in your player right now?
A random mix
What is the last movie you watched?
Proof
Name one television series you won't miss.
Law & Order
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My contact solution
Who's your favorite sportscenter announcer?
I don't even know any of them.
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Think about what you look up to and respect about other people, and hold yourself to that standard.
What is your favorite fast food?
Taco Cabana
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Time management; getting everything on the same page and being able to maximize everything I do. Balancing athletics, school, and social. Also playing through injuries.
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I think all the time. I think too much.
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Talking
What is your dream job?
I don't know, I'm still working on it.
What's your most valued possession?
My friends and family.
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports?
Being the best. Being the best as a team or in an individual sport, and playing that way every time you get on the field.
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Neither
Movies or TV?
Both if you have time.
MTV or ESPN?
Depends on my mood.
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Burger or Pizza?
Burger
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
