2015 Free Agent Centerfielder Billy Herrin

Billy Herrin

USSSA Playing History

Who are you playing with in 2015?
Rip city (asa) ill (usssa)

2015 Free Agent – billyherrin35@gmail.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
All outfield positions, best position is definetly centerfield

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Id have to say 

Why do you like the game of softball?
I love the game because of the competitiveness. I love being competitive, and winning. Losing is one of my biggest pet peeves.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Theres a lot of great young players like myself out there. Too many to list. But mike rasso from phoenix is a baller.

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
My cousin nicknamed me billy bunz a couple years ago, And its stuck around. 

What is your height and weight?
5'10 185lbs

Where do you call home?
Phoenix, Arizona

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Whats an off weekend?? Lol I like to fish and golf. And play OTL

What do you do for a living?
Work for a restoration company in phoenix.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
High school and college baseball

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Got into softball through my older cousin, and met a lot of guys playing upper already and they gave me a shot.

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The level of hustle and the defense is a lot better. Cant miss and get hits in the conference.

Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Everybody says I play like zirkle

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Robbed 3 homeruns against laservision last year in Asa A nationals.

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
My older cousin pnut. He introduced me to the game and helped get me to the player I am today.

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Play hard and take advantage of your opportunities.

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Drop the pinky, swing a 26oz

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Im in the weight room everyday, and bp atleast 3 times a week.

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
My favorite sports team is the Arizona Cardinals, love watching football on Sundays.

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
I like to come up with different handshakes.

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Drake-all me

What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Bat testing

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Firemans in minnesota, atmosphere is unbelievable!

What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Disney wide world of sports

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Portillos

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
People get snipered running around the bases always gets me going.

Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I love to pitch

What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
Signed picture of Willie Mays from my dad.