2017 Free Agent middle infielder Gabriel Arias
Gabriel Arias
Interview conducted on 4/1/2017
Who are you playing with in 2017?
MADD Designs softball.. D team
Free Agent – Sportsboy6061@gmail.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
I'm a utility player but middle man and shortstop are my primary positions
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
I would have to say Luis Reyna amazing all around ball player
Why do you like the game of softball?
I like the game of softball because it keeps up my competition side
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
There are too many to name
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Gabe short for my name
What is your height and weight?
I'm 5'10 and 190
Where do you call home?
New Jersey
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Playing tournament ball and bringing my son to watch
What do you do for a living?
Barber
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Yes I did played baseball and football high school
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I got my start in softball when I was 18 in league ball and I haven't made it to the upper level looking to get my foot in the door with a conference C team
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Never played conference but if I get the shot I know I can hang with the rest and non conference is just like league ball
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
No we all have our personal play and everybody is different
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Have a lot of them but I'm not the one to brag like to keep making more
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
A great friend named rock .. always takes care of me and never lets me give up and pushes me to better myself
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Honestly practice as much as you can and never give up
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Gorilla grip
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Infield training and batting cages
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Yankees and NY Giants and other sport would be baseball
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
None at all
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Hmmm never thought about that one lol
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
None
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Dudley in Virginia Beach
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Field of dreams in California
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Applebees or hooters
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Haven't seen anything funny yet teams I play on are to serious
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I'm pretty open
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
Baseball
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