2017 Free Agent infield/outfielder – Bill Maki Jr.
Bill Maki Jr.
Who are you playing with in 2017?
Free Agent – RubiconJp4x4@aol.com
2016 Played with RDD in 'D' and Chicago Sams
2015 Interview
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Any infield or outfield position, prefer LF/RF for 5 man as well as 3b and Middle IF
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Helmer.
Why do you like the game of softball?
The competiveness of upper ball and the constant challenge.
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Chris Larsen has already established himself in my eyes but I would have to say he is a player I would to play with, strong swing and humble.
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Macker, just short for my last name
What is your height and weight?
6'0 245
Where do you call home?
western mass
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Beach or camping
What do you do for a living?
Work with my father who is part owner of a car dealership.
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
High school and junior college baseball, post college summer ball, before switching to slowpitch full time.
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I started playing with my dad and brother in local leagues after growing up around the game. Got asked to a few tournaments and the addiction grew from once in a while to yeah let me work my day off ill be there Saturday.
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Wegman
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
2009 Springfield A division finals bottom of the 14th homerun on open field 375ft to put us up with 2 men on, we went on to win the title.
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 dad with his constant help and support
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Hit hit hit and hit with a purpose
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Traditional baseball grip 27oz
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Gym and outdoor winter sports.
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Denver Broncos and frisbee golf
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Crossed bats
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
ROCKY THEME
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Pretty well run
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
WINDMILL Open in cape cod it's a tradition!
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
North Brandord Conneticut Sportsplex great outfield high fences
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Bertuccis
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Strikeout by a teammate
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I can drink soda for breakfast
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
The autographed daily camp schedule 1993 duke basketball summer camp in North Carolina that he got me when he went to basketball camp from Mike Krzyzewski that says "to billy always try your best from Mike Krzyzewski."
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Still looking for a team this year…
You did not play with RDD/Easton the C team. You played sparingly with RDD/Chicago Sams, a D team