Tom Scholz: Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
If you asked Scholz, he’d rather be working in a lab than touring the world with his guitar. His academic history is incredibly remarkable. Growing up, he was an excellent student and an equally talented basketball player from the Ohio suburb of Ottawa Hills. Scholz studied classical piano and showed a strong interest in tinkering, including building model airplanes and designing go-carts. These unique interests led him to pursue both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT.
Mike Marshall: PhD in Kinesiology from Michigan State University
It’s quite rare for a professional baseball player to have a college degree, so for Mike Marshall to have a PhD in Kinesiology is definitely something he should be bragging about. While Marshall was working his way up in the baseball world, he also managed to earn his B.A., then his Master’s and finally, his PhD from Michigan State University, all in Kinesiology. Today, he uses his vast education to teach and advocate for pitching methods that he believes can save young pitchers from sustaining dangerous arm injuries.