2019 Free Agent Pitcher Miguel Uribe
Miguel Uribe
Interview conducted on 11/1/2016
Who are you playing with in 2019?
2019 Free Agent – twiztededge@gmail.com
2018 MyAutoJack
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Pitcher, 1st, and outfield. Pitching is my strongest.
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
have to many to list Brett Helmer, Travis Clark, Andy Purcell
Why do you like the game of softball?
The competitiveness, meet new people, and travel
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Too many Kyle Pearson he hits makes plays
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Tiny I got it when i was a baby from one of my aunts i was 2 months premature.
What is your height and weight?
5'7 200lbs
Where do you call home?
Casa Grande, AZ
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Like to take bp with my family and bbq
What do you do for a living?
Automotive Technician
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
No
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
A friend of mine asked me to fill in for league one day i told him i had never played before other then messing around with family and he said its okay your playing outfield. little did i know i was gonna be a natural at fielding and hitting (my mom played in her young days). From there i learned the sport and got picked up by better teams.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
haven't had the pleasure of playing up.
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
nope don't do that everyone has their own style of playing
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
i got an all tourney award for a local team called STA, and a game coin at the whole enchilada in new mexico 2 yrs ago
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 Family they push me to be the best player i can be and give me tons of support
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
I switch from a 2 finger overlap to a full overlap with pinky on the knob. switch between 26 & 27
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
No off season i try to stay working on pitching and hitting.
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Arizona Diamondbacks and anything competitive.
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
No just try to do the same routine when pitching and batting.
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Dizzy Wright- Step yo game up
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
not there yet but i do like the bat testing
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Don't have one yet but i might be attending the toys for tots in palm springs this year.
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
espn world wide of sports complex including Champions Stadium
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Any sports bar where the team can hang out and build chemistry
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Too many i cant pick one off the top of my head.
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
that i didn't learn to speak Spanish till i was 16 yrs old
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
The gear that my boy Jason Mena buys me when i least expect it.
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Good Luck, Tiny! Great ball player! Someone will pick you up broyo!