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Jeff Flood

 

Jeff Flood

2013 USSSA Playing History

2012 USSSA Playing History

GoSoftball.com Player Page

Major Player List

2014 Interview

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
MI

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
I enjoy watching guys like Wegman, Rulli, Baker
They seem to get the job done however its needed

Why do you like the game of softball?
I think for the same reasons as most keeps me competitive and you get to travel and meet some great people

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Have to go with a couple guys from the home area
Mitch Johnson this guy can hit with anyone!
Ryan Raagas guy is great infielder and is gonna help any team he is on

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Fish
All thanks to Larsen

What is your height and weight?
5'9 210

Where do you call home?
Portland, Oregon

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
I just had my first kid a little boy so i'm having a blast spending time with him and my awesome wife

What do you do for a living?
R&D for DeMARINI

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Just high school baseball and basketball

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I started playing D with a good group of guys about 6 years ago and we wanted to keep moving up and thats what we did until we couldnt stay together anymore

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Just the high caliber of players, no such thing as a "easy out"

Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
No not really
But if i had to choose one Kevin Filby comes to mind haha

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Winning 'C' worlds in 09

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Jeremy Guillory, guy is a great life coach

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Stay humble and just play hard

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Standard grip
27oz

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Try and workout lift, run all that super fun stuff

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
I will watch pretty much watch anything thats on tv but i like the braves for baseball

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
I can't touch the chalk lines when im coming on and off the field

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Sail
Awolnation

What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Nothin its fine the way it is

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Toys 4 Tots palm springs

What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
ASA Hall of fame fields

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Buffalo Wild Wings with Guill

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Watching Dale Brungardt slide head first

 




 

 

 

 

6 responses to “Jeff Flood”

  1. West Coast says:

    I like this guy he’s a bit odd, however he has a huge upside. Hope he does well.

  2. Aarts says:

    My dude! One of my favorite people to take the field with. Live ya Fish!

  3. FISH AND CHIPS says:

    I HATE THIS GUY ,BUT I LOVE HIM ALSO..HE IS A NICE GUY ALL AROUND!! HE IS AS USEFULL AS A 3RD BOOB ON A WITCH!.BEST OF LUCK FISH

  4. DJ says:

    My dude….Come get a hug hahaha…..Good luck this year son. One hell of a teammate.

  5. Rodmun says:

    Good luck fish, not many good dudes in the game here is one for sure…

  6. MKH says:

    One Hell of an amazing human being! Can hit like a monster but some times would pop em up to me in RC. Best career evah! Cheers to your successes and luv yah PW!

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