Despite having their seasons cut short, the Hamline athletic department would like to recognize and honor the 2020 senior spring class of student-athletes. These 37 individuals have made a lasting impact on their program and the Hamline campus as a whole. Every day for the next few weeks, please check back to this page as a new senior will be added each day.
 
To see previous senior spotlight posts, click here.
 
Please note that some senior student-athletes may still be considering coming back to compete in the spring of 2021. If you would like to read about the MIAC eligibility announcement that was made in March, click here.
 
Nolan Hartmann   |   Baseball   |   Finance Major
Nolan Hartmann has been a four-year member of the Hamline baseball team's pitching staff. In his career he has made 16 appearances, pitching 28.2 total innings. In 2019, Hartmann pitched 10.2 innings, had 12 strikeouts and an 0.84 ERA, while holding opponents to a .220 batting average. This season, he had pitched nine innings through the team's first nine games, allowing no earned runs in his outings. He was one of only three MIAC pitchers to end the shortened season with a 0.00 ERA, pitching the most innings of the three. Hartmann had tallied 11 strikeouts and two saves so far, while keeping opponents to just an .188 batting average. On campus, Hartmann was a leader of two discipleship groups within Athletes in Action.
 
What were you most looking forward to for this spring season?
I was looking forward to continuing to grow relationships with my teammates and working to make the playoffs.  
 
What is one of your favorite memories of your time at Hamline?
Some of my favorite memories came from going to Arizona for our spring trip through the years and getting to know some amazing people that will be lifelong friends.
 
Who is someone that has had a positive impact on you during your time as a student-athlete?
Athletic trainer Jamie Destache
 
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be starting up a painting and deck staining company when I graduate.
 
What is your advice for your younger teammates?
Don't take anything for granted and enjoy the little things. You don't know when your last game will be.
 
What are you most proud of about your career as a student-athlete?
I'm most proud of coming back from a UCL injury stronger than I was in previous years, and pitching my senior year when I didn't think I would be able to. This wouldn't have been possible without my teammates, family, coaches, and trainers by my side throughout the whole process. I'm very thankful for all of them!