2022 Free Agent Ryan Carr
Ryan Carr
Interview conducted on 10/21/2021
Who are you playing with in 2022, and who have you played with in the past?
2021 Free Agent – pitt_baseball_81@yahoo.com
2020 MPT Conference B team
2021 started season with Texas Smash B team then finished the year with GTF conference B team
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
3rd or 2nd/ utility
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Idk about best player ever but have a couple I enjoy watching Joel Sanchez, Rich Racobaldo, Luis Reyna, Flip Washington, Bradley Jones, Casey Jones, Justin Mooch, Shane Coston, Kendric Burney, Brandon Newton
Why do you like the game of softball?
Since leaving pro ball, the level of competition at the conference level is amazing and just enjoy being apart of it
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Honestly think Joel Sanchez, he is just so smooth and all around great guy teammate and competitor.
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Rhino, have had it since middle school
What is your height and weight?
6'4 230
Where do you call home?
Shallotte, NC right outside of Wilmington, NC
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Traveling with the wife and watching her compete at the conference level as well
What do you do for a living?
Unifirst Uniform sales
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
High school, College and Professional
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
League ball when was in off season from ball and just tried working my way up
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The level of defensive play and how quickly an error and mistake at this level can lead to big innings instead of 4 or 5 runs at the lower levels
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Idk really pretty much just try to stick to myself and play the game the right way and best way I know how
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
By far best thing to happen was winning B worlds with MPT 2020
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Tae Miles, Rich Racobaldo, Bradley Scott, Ant Chavis have been local guys who have played and been successful at the conference levels for some time and just have told me stay patient work hard and get out of my head, that I have the talent to play and compete at this level
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Don’t give up and continue to work on your craft
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Overlap pink off bottom knob
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Tee work, BP and ground balls
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Any Philly sports team, Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, Flyers
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Nah, besides to coordinate an match, arm sleeve cleats, batting gloves to unis
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Nothing it’s ran just fine
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Smokys
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Myrtle Beach
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Don't really have one
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