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2017 Free Agent infielder Jeremy Guess

 

 

Jeremy Guess

USSSA Playing History

Interview conducted on 12/10/2016

Who are you playing with in 2017?
Free agent- guessjeremy20@gmail.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
3rd, SS, M, & 2nd.

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Greg Connell and Greg Guess

Why do you like the game of softball?
Keeps me competitive and active.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Cory Briggs, the guy is just a freak.

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Little Guess or Guess

What is your height and weight?
5'10 175

Where do you call home?
Tulsa, Oklahoma

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my family and friends cooking out and watching some sports.

What do you do for a living?
I am a House Supervisor at a Behavioral Hospital for kids.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Baseball and went to Connors State for baseball.

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
After college, my brother asked me to come play league and some tourneys with a local C team. Then this past year my buddy Trey Gothard asked me to play with nightmare.

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The biggest difference is the level of competition and the amount of respect the players have for each other, there isn't any complaining and nonsense in conference ball.

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Probably would have to say my 13 RBI game in the championship at Baltimore.

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Have to say Trey Gothard for putting his name out there for me and Nolan Fogal for everything he has done for me and giving me the opportunity to play at the upper level!

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Play the game right and be a team player.

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Vulcan grip & 26oz endload

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
A lot of BP & Infield.

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
New York Yankees… I'd have to say football & basketball. The Patriots and OKC Thunder

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Nope

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Probably Snowball in Denison or The Smoky.

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Gotta say In-N-Out or whatever, I'm no picky.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One response to “2017 Free Agent infielder Jeremy Guess”

  1. Bengie says:

    Guy just plays the game and gives 100%. Good luck kid..

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