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2018 Free Agent outfielder Seth Ricketson

 

 

 

Seth Ricketson

USSSA Playing History

Interview conducted on 10/10/2017

Who are you playing with in 2018?
2017 TDB/TM Sports

2018 Free Agent – sethricketson22@gmail.com   912-592-2965

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Any where in the outfield, Right Field is probably my best.

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Hitting wise its between Connell and KP both crush the ball and can hit it where ever they want too. Over all Purcell is a monster, this year proved he is a game changer.

Why do you like the game of softball?
I love the competition and meeting new people all over the country and I get to travel and see places I probably never would have gone otherwise.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
My man Tommy Melton for sure, he paved the way for military ball players to make the jump to the conference. He is one of the best infielders I have ever played with. Joe Joe Bennett is going to be in the game a long time also, kid can play any where in the field and hits it very well.

What is your height and weight?
6ft 195lbs

Where do you call home?
Valdosta, GA

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
If I take a weekend off, I am either spending time with my daughter, hunting, or fishing.

What do you do for a living?
currently in the Air Force, im separating in January to pursue bigger and better things.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played baseball all throughout high school.

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I started playing military ball in 2011, then picked up with Militia (Brad Sheffield) in 2015, deployed in 2016 but was still putting in work while gone. Brad called me said there was an opportunity for me to play conference ball if I wanted to take it I said sign me up lets do it.

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The pitching, these guys pitching are there for a reason, I saw knuckleballs my whole career but when they can control it to pitch to their defense, its a big difference.

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Has to be robbing two homeruns in one inning while in Columbus, Ohio.

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Stay hungry, humble and don't be bigger than the game. No matter what there is ALWAYS some one better than you somewhere.

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Overlapped, 26oz endload

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
take a lot of bp and stay in the gym

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldawgs

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Rockstar – Post Malone

What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
I don't think there are any improvements that could be made honestly.

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
The Smokey or Boones

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Any where that's open

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
there are too many to name especially if my man Eddie Bolden is around
 

 

 

4 responses to “2018 Free Agent outfielder Seth Ricketson”

  1. B Titus says:

    This guy is a gamer and one of the best teammates I have ever played with. All he needs is a chance to play on the regular. He will make any team he is on better. Good luck bud!

  2. Scott Stinson says:

    Great Teammate! Enjoyed playing with Seth In the Military Worlds which we won! Wish you all the best. Given the chance,look out!

  3. Tommy Melton says:

    I remember when Seth was 140 soaking wet and had pull power then. It’s all crowd pleasers now. He’s a monster at the dish and tracks it well in the pascher. Good luck brother.

  4. Chad Loudon says:

    Highly recommend this baller!! Will make your team better guaranteed!!

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