The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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inside michigan athletics Getting To Know Baseball Junior Outfielder Michael O'Neill O'Neill, whose uncle Paul had a 17-year career with the Yankees and the Reds, dreams of making it to the major leagues. photo courtesy michigan athletic media relations Junior outfielder Michael O'Neill is on fire this season, leading the team in batting average (.343), runs (34) and hits (68) through 50 games. Nickname: "Everyone on the team just calls me Mikey." Favorite Hangout Spots On Campus: "I love to eat at the Brown Jug, Mister Spots and Chipotle. I normally hang out at my house. I live with four other baseball players, and the younger guys are always welcome to walk through the door." Dream Vacation: "I've never been to Hawaii. Internationally, I've always wanted to go to Barcelona." Other Sports He Enjoys Playing: "I played basketball in high school. I never played football, but I enjoy throwing the football around with the guys on football Saturdays." Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: "I like to grill, so normally I'll go with steak with some rice and fruit. Milk to drink." Major: "General studies." What He Wants To Do After School: "It has always been a childhood dream of mine to play baseball and see how far I can take my career. Right now, I'm going to keep riding out the dream. When I have to end and turn to the real world,