With the spring sports season canceled at its very beginning (or before it even started, for some Union teams) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UnionAthletics.com will spend the next few months spotlighting many of the Union seniors whose athletic careers came to a premature end. Previous senior profiles can be viewed by heading to http://www.unionathletics.com/seniorspotlights.
 
Colin Nye is a four-year member of the Union baseball pitching staff, appearing in 32 games with an 11-7 record and 78 strikeouts over four seasons. He won a career-best five games as a sophomore, taking a career-high 14 turns on the mound in 36.2 innings and striking out 40 batters. He ranked second on the team in innings pitched in 2019, earning All-Liberty League second-team honors with a 4-3 record and 2.77 earned run average in 39.0 innings, including a complete-game one-hitter with nine punchouts versus Bard that earned him Liberty League Pitcher of the Week and D3baseball.com Team of the Week honors. He made two appearances as a senior, tossing five innings and striking out six in a 5-2 win over Purchase on February 27.
 
Off the diamond, the mechanical engineering major is a Dean's List student and a member of the Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. He also is a two-time Liberty League All-Academic Team selection.
 
What has been your favorite moment as a student-athlete at Union?
My favorite memory was winning the Liberty League Tournament in 2018 after rebounding from a loss in game one of the finals.
 
How has being a student-athlete at Union benefited you over the last four years?
Being a student-athlete has given me great teamwork skills. Working so closely with teammates in lift and practice fostered a sense of family and commitment to each other. As a result, we all worked harder for each other and achieved greater success as a team.
 
What has been your most meaningful experience outside of athletics?
My most meaningful experience outside of athletics has been studying abroad in Prague. It was an amazing experience living in another country and learning about their culture and customs, as well as being able to explore new places!
 
Who was/is your favorite professor at Union and why?
My favorite professor at Union has been Professor William Keat [Professor of Mechanical Engineering]. He is very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. He is always looking out for his students and helping them succeed.
 
Do you have plans for post-graduation yet?  If so, what are they?
I am planning to join GE Aviation as an engineer in their rotational program before going back to school and continuing my education!
 
What advice would you give to younger athletes about their time at Union?
My advice to younger athletes is to always work hard and push yourself as hard as you can. Work hard even when nobody is watching and be accountable to yourself and teammates. The harder you work, the more you will help the team and the greater success you will find!