2018 Free Agent Justin Garcia
Justin Garcia
Interview conducted on 1/20/2018
Who are you playing with in 2018?
Bad Boyz (Miami, FL)
2018 Free Agent – JustinGarcia106@aol.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
LF, RF, 1B. LF is my best
Why do you like the game of softball?
It’s very competitive and you’re never out of the game.
What is your height and weight?
6’2 235
Where do you call home?
Hialeah, FL
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Lifting and playing video games
What do you do for a living?
Play baseball and I work at a high school
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Yes, Baseball at all 3 levels
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I grew up watching my brother and eventually played with him
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Down 8 with 2 outs bottom 7, and we put up 14
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 brother. He just taught me how to be smart and how to spread the ball
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
There’s always room to learn
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Regular tape grip and 27 oz.
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
I play baseball
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
The Oakland Raiders and Baseball
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Drake – Fake Love
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Less home runs so everyone can learn how to hit without them
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
The charity tournaments they throw. Just a good cause and you feel great even if you
Don’t win.
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Disney. It was just an awesome experience super organized
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Outback
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Someone hit a infield fly ball and while running to first it hit them in the head
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I’m lefty at every single thing I do
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
I got my old coach a super nice customized fungo and a bunch of baseballs
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