Amherst College Athletics

- “I chose Virginia Wesleyan because I wanted to live close to home and have an opportunity to play tennis.”
- Selected VWC over JMU, Hampden Sydney, and the University of South Carolina         

Sophomore (2015-16): Played four singles and two doubles matches on the season… Won six games against Penn St.-Abington at No. 5 singles on March 6, his only match at that flight… Dropped a hard-fought 9-8 decision at No. 3 doubles against Penn St.-Abington.

Before VWC: Attended Norfolk Christian and played tennis and football... Most Improved Men's Tennis Player 2011... Football team captain 2010-2012... Football TCIS Champion 2010-2012... Football State Champion 2010.

Personal: Son of Frank and Aimee Batten... Has one brother, James... Transferred from James Madison University.

Get to Know Frank

- Fan of tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Washington Redskins
- Favorites include the movies "Pulp Fiction" and "Django Unchained" 

• Self-description in 10 words or less: "a friendly, relaxed guy who enjoys good conversation"
• What is your favorite aspect of being an athlete?: "the competitive spirit surrounding athletics and the opportunity to push myself"
• If you could spend a day with a famous person, who and why?: "Jerry Garcia because he changed music forever and brought happiness to millions of people"
• People might be surprised to know this about me...: "The thing that makes me the most happy is seeing live music. I've been to well over 100 concerts and hope to continue seeing great musicians my entire life."