Senior Spotlight: Christopher Forney

With the cancellation of the remainder of the spring season and the winter championships, at least one Wells College senior spring student-athlete will be highlighted each weekend. Today's featured student-athlete is senior Chris Forney from the baseball team.

Christopher is a business major from Niagara Falls, N.Y., whose versatility allowed him to play various positions in a utility role this past season.

First-year Wells head baseball coach Ryan Stevens had the following to say about Christopher, "Chris has been a loyal teammate and positive influence on the program. He has worked very hard at his craft and always brings a smile and energy to the team on a daily basis. Always helpful in every way and a consistent worker, he has helped set a standard moving forward for the Wells Express baseball program. We wish Chris all the best in his future endeavors."

Over his 38-game career at Wells, Christopher had 10 hits with four going for extra bases. Christopher scored seven runs and batted-in six runners with a .314 on-base percentage and .241 slugging percentage. In the field, Christopher had six putouts with one assist.

During the shortened 2020 season, Christopher recorded one hit with a .429 on-base percentage and .200 slugging percentage while scoring one run during six games. In the field, Christopher had one putout.

In addition to baseball, Christopher aided the athletics department during events over the years.

Why did you choose Wells College?

I chose Wells because of baseball and the opportunity to prove those who doubted me and my abilities wrong.

What is your favorite memory at Wells College as a student-athlete?

My favorite memory at Wells is a tie between the craziest game I've ever been a part of, which was my final game as a senior vs. RIT in Florida. This is tied with the winning of the Penn College game which sent us into the Final Four to compete for the NEAC championship, and the subsequent get together we had as a team.

What are your plans after Wells College?

My plans after Wells include trying to play baseball after college for a while and to get a job.

What advice would you give to the next person wearing your number?

Respect the game, respect the jersey and the team you represent on it; cherish each moment you get to play baseball, and above all work as hard as you can.

If you had a favorite class during your time at Wells College, what was it and why was it your favorite?

My favorite classes here at Wells were those that professor Lindberg taught because I felt like I learned more in those classes than I did in the others I took.

What will you miss the most about being a student-athlete at Wells College?

I will miss the comradery, the family, the practices, the team lifts, the travel, the coaching staff, and the faculty that allowed and provided the opportunity for to me to play baseball at the collegiate level.