2017 Free Agent Pedro Hernandez
Pedro Hernandez
Interview conducted on 6/9/2017
Who are you playing with in 2017?
As of right now I am a free agent – boombah23asp@gmail.com
2015-2016 STEEL
2017 MONEY/MIKEN
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
I can play multiple positions C/1ST/3RD/P/EH
Imo C/1st base are my best
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
There is a lot of great players out there. If I had to make a list it would consist of Luis Reyna ,Helmer ,Clark, KP, ShannonSmith, lyf nimmo. Just to name a few.
Why do you like the game of softball?
Allows me to get my competitiveness out on a weekly basis. Also allows me to travel and see new places.
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
To many to list Matt scarce teammate of mine on money he kills it. Matt Vasquez hits it very well also
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Don't really have one.
What is your height and weight?
6'0 even 265 and dropping
Where do you call home?
I was born and raised in Las cruces NM , but I call Andrews TX my home now.
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
When I do have them I like to go fishing camping etc. but I don't really get a lot of weeknds off be cause I also help coach my sons travel baseball team.
What do you do for a living?
GE/Lufkin – Oilfield
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played baseball all 4 years of high school and some college.
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Started playing softball running for my uncle on his Sunday team. I started traveling more when and playing bigger tournaments with a team out of west Texas FTP playing C. Then started getting noticed more and LYF NIMMO gave me a shot at the conference late in the season with ASP/DYNASTY. Next year played C/B with STEEL for 2 years . Then this year with A level with MONEY/MIKEN
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Pitching is the #1 difference imo no fflat calls or fastballs. Also the defense
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
i would say Travis Clark just because of the way he hits can spay it from line to line but also hit it out when he wants to.
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
I know no one remembers second place but to this point is placing 2nd at C worlds couple of years ago and then placing 2nd at B worlds with STEEL last year.
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
I have had many people impact me in this game but one that stands out is Lyf Nimmo he believed in me and gave me the opertunity to play in the conference.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Hustle is free and u never know who is watching. BP with a purpose
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
26oz balanced or endloaded overlap grip
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Workout , BP
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Boston Redsox
New England Patriots
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Halloween howl Clovis NM
The Open tournaments in ruidoso nm unlimited HR into the mountains
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