Connor Curtiss
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Coralville, IA
Year in School: 3rd Year
Major: Data Science and Philosophy
Bio: A graduate of Iowa City West High School, Connor grew up a Hawkeye. In the summers of 2022 and 2023, he interned as an Associate Quantitative Analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies. Connor loves watching baseball, listening to music, and playing with his dog.
Fun Fact: Connor played trumpet as part of the Hawkeye Marching Band in 2021.
Favorite Baseball Team: Iowa Hawkeyes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/connor
Keithan Sharp
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Year in School: 3rd Year
Major: Economics and International Relations
Minor: Spanish
Bio: This is Keithan's third year in the manager program. He looks forward to pursuing a career in Major League Baseball and enjoys learning about new ways to elevate player performance and win games. In his free time, Keithan enjoys being outdoors, listening to country music and watching baseball.
Fun Fact: I've been to 16 different MLB stadiums
Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago Cubs
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/keithan
Malcolm Newell
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Waverly, IA
Year in School: Graduate Student
Major: Masters of Science in Business Analytics and Finance
Bio: I am in my first year of the MSBA & MFIN dual degree program. I graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 2019 and Wartburg College in May of 2023. I graduated from Wartburg with degrees in Economics and Business Administration with a Finance concentration along with a minor in Data Analytics. I coached baseball at Waverly-Shell Rock for three years as the varsity pitching coach. I hope to continue working in player development after my time with Iowa Baseball.
Fun Fact: I played baseball at Wartburg College as relief pitcher and threw side-arm.
Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago Cubs
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/malcolm
Bryer Cashman
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Year in School: 3rd Year
Major: Data Science
Certificate: Entrepreneurial Management
Bio: I am from Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated in 2021. I have had a passion for sports my entire life and developed a passion for analytics over the past few years and I hope to pursue a career combining the two in the future. In my free time I like to go to the gym, play video games, and spend time outdoors.
Fun Fact: I work at an electric bike store that my dad owns
Favorite Baseball Team: Kansas City Royals
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/bryer
Christopher Pierson
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Waukee, IA
Year in School: 2nd Year
Major: Data Science and Finance
Bio: I was born and raised in Waukee, IA, and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 2022. I've always been a fan of the Hawkeyes, and I'm excited to bring my passion for baseball and analytics to the team.
Fun Fact: I broke my collarbone falling out of bed when I was two, which ended my shot of playing professional sports.
Favorite Baseball Team: New York Yankees
LinkedIn: N/A
Max Brusso
Manager Position: Data Analyst
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Year in School: 2nd Year
Major: Business Analytics and Information Systems
Bio: I am a sophomore studying business analytics and information systems. In my free time I love to play and watch sports, specifically baseball, football, and basketball. I also enjoy trying new food and listening to music. I hope to work in the field of analytics and baseball as a future career.
Fun Fact: I wanted to be an ER doctor before I found out about this job.
Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago White Sox
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/max