Wednesday March 27th, 2024
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An interview with RFC/Hubs Pub/Syndicate player/sponsor Brandon Hubbard

Brandon Hubbard

ASA Playing History

USSSA Playing History

Why do you like the game of softball?
Competing , Friendships it has made over the years

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen?
There is a bunch of great players but to name just one it would have to be Brian Wegman

Where do you call home?
Bonne Terre , Missouri  (60 miles south of St. Louis)

What do you do for a living?
Self Employed / Owner of Hub's Pub   

What is your softball background as a player?
I started playing softball in 2000 right after playing Juco Baseball.  Started out playing every league that I could find to play in and  then got asked to play with some local guys on a C NSA and ASA team!  Played mostly NSA and ASA until 2005 when I first played USSSA!   Mainly just played in Missouri and Midwest area until 2008 when I played my first Conference Event at the St. Louis Major Nit!   Have been playing Conference events every since and love the competition it has to offer ! 

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I got my start in softball by playing in local leagues.  Then I started playing some tournament ball in 2000 with some buddies around the Missouri and Midwest area all mainly being NSA and ASA sanctioned.   I got my first look at the upper level in 2008 playing 5 Conference events that year and I haven't wanted to play anything else after I seen what it's all about at this level.   I have been playing and co sponsoring a team in the conference every year since .

Who are you managing/sponsoring in 2011?
I will be playing with RFC/Hubs Pub/Syndicate

What does your roster look like?
Sponsors are currently working on completing it!   Will be posted soon

What is your teams goal for 2011?
To Compete in the Conference all season long and get ready for a run at the B World Series and to Qualify for the Major World Series!!

Where do you look for talent?
I look for talent at the local levels there is alot of guys in our area that can play at this level, its just getting the players that can commit to the long weekends of traveling ! 

What is more important, talent or attitude?
Well you obviously have to have some talent to play but I always like guys on my team with a great attitude !

How do you evaluate players?
Skill , Team Players, Attitude , Work Ethic

What is your favorite sports team?
St. Louis Cardinals , Missouri Tigers

What is your favorite sport other than softball?
Baseball/Basketball/Football

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
none 

What is your most memorable softball moment?
Playing in the Major in 2010 for the first time would have to be at the top !

Is slowpitch softball a sport or a game?
Sport

What is the best improvement upper level softball could make to bring in more sponsors?
I think limit the number of major players to each team and maybe it would bring more sponsors back into this great game !

What is your favorite non-World tournament?
Dudley and Aurora, Colorado

Is the game better or worse with homerun limits and why?
Better.   I believe it gives a lower level team a chance to compete

Who was the best team in softball history?
Well I did get to see Steeles play one time when I was just a kid but don't remember alot about them just what I have read!   I think Resmondo has to rank as one of the best teams in softball history them guys can do it all and are very fun to watch !!

 

 

 


 


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