2017 Free Agent Kenny Geiersbach
Kenny Geiersbach
USSSA Playing History 2011-2014
Who are you playing with in 2017?
2016 Rebel Sports
2017 – Free Agent – kennyg2295@gmail.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Corner OF or utility INF
OF is my best position
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Too many to just choice one.
Why do you like the game of softball?
After baseball, I needed something to keep my competitive edge.
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Again, too many to just pick one!
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Don't really have one.
What is your height and weight?
6'00" 205lbs
Where do you call home?
Indianapolis, IN
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my family and friends or playing golf
What do you do for a living?
IT Recruiter
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played Baseball in High School, College, and a few years in the Reds organization
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Started playing locally with Tracey Flack in the summer and off seasons. I got my first chance at the conference level with Midwest Swing thanks to Todd Mazzier in 2011.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The speed of the game, and that everyone can hit at that level.
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Winning NSA Worlds with P & P 333 in 2012
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Tracey Flack has always pushed me to keep trying to move up. Brian Puckett has helped me a ton with my approach at the plate and it has paid off.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Get your name out there any way you can. Play in as many upper tourneys as you can to try and get noticed.
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Pinky drop and 27 oz Endload
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
This past year I started doing crossfit and I hit at least once a week
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Chicago Cubs
Golf
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Never step on the baseline when entering or leaving the field
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Linkin Park – Point of Authority
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
I don't have an issue with the way it is now.
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Smokies – the environment is unbelievable
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Disney – playing fields are perfect
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Texas Roadhouse
2 responses to “2017 Free Agent Kenny Geiersbach”
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Great teammate. Best of luck my man.
Looks like KG is finally getting back to the old days and recruiting some of the best local talent. Good luck to them and Herb and Red in 2015.