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2014 Free Agent infielder Shawn Rogers

 

Shawn Rogers

USSSA Playing History

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Who are you playing with in 2014?
Free Agent- shawnrogers2004@gmail.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
1st, 3rd, 2nd, C, EH

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
This is corny but my brother, Don Rogers, is one of the best I have seen play.

Why do you like the game of softball?
I like the competiveness of the game. You go out to have fun but also to win with respect.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
There are a lot of good players that could make any conference team better, but I would have to say Rick Jungermann. He plays the game the right way. Hits for power and hits to all fields.

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Don's little brother (HATE IT)

What is your height and weight?
6'1 250

Where do you call home?
St. Louis, MO

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
First and foremost with my son.

What do you do for a living?
I am a corrections officer for the Florissant Police Department in Missouri.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
High School- Every sport
College- 1 year JuCo

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Started out playing with friends and got my chance with the Alton Eagles. From there went to multiple teams since 2005.

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The speed of the game. Much faster speed, but much slower game times.

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Winning ASA C State in MO. The team we had that weekend was on point and wasn't looking back.

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
I would say my brother again. He helped me raise my game to the next level. I could always hit hard but I could not hit to all fields hard until he helped me.

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Be able to hit from line to line. Doesn't matter how hard you hit if you are a one way player.

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Nothing really weird about my grip.

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
St. Louis Cardinals

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Thunder Struck

What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Disney Wide World of Sports

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Had a teammate after a few adults drinks go out to the outfield in a cut off t-shirt and the old softball shorts that were WAY too short. Needless to say we lost but had fun that day.

What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
I had the opportunity to coach a JV baseball team in my area. One of the coaches decided not to show up for his players. As the game went on the remaining coaches got together and talked about who would be the MVP for our team. There was one player that stood out among the rest and his coach was not there to present him with the reward. Made that kid so happy. Gave me pride that day in being a coach.

 

 

 

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