2014 Free Agent pitcher Thomas Lucas

Thomas Lucas

Who are you playing with in 2014?
Pitcher-Free Agent     Deputytlucas@yahoo.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Pitcher-I have nine different pitches I can throw in a game. My best pitch is a knuckle ball, knuckle curve ball, curve ball, spinner, and T-Roy special.

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Jeff Hall, David Shepherd, and Coach Ricky Worsham

Why do you like the game of softball?
I'm  athletic and like to compete against the best. I fear no one when I'm pitching on the mound.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Shaun Soup Bridger

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
T-Roy     High School nickname

What is your height and weight?
6ft 245

Where do you call home?
Bullard, Georgia (Dry Branch)

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Spending time with my wife (Amanda) and son (Saxon)

What do you do for a living?
Deputy Sheriff

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Yes, Running Back and Middle Linebacker in High School. I also ran track

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I started playing softball when I was a teenager at Central City Park in Macon, Georgia. Patiently waiting on a chance to play at the next level

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Pitching in a tournament in Macon, Georgia. Our team turned a triple play to win the game.

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Coach Craig Jones- Our coach always told us to  (Take Care of Business)

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Never Give Up-Work hard at what you do and it will pay off in long run

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Standard grip with pinky drop              27 ounce bat

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Weight lifting-Bigger, Stronger, Faster

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Georgia Bulldogs Football

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Yes, Putting black ink under my eyes

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Best in the World  Cult of Personality

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Former Flag City Shootout Macon, Georgia Best of the best played in this big tournament. Players from all over played in this tournament.

What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Softball fields in Statesboro, Georgia.  They keep their fields in awesome shape

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Varsity in Atlanta, Georgia

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Pitching in a game, ball hit off my glove in the air and the shortstop fields the ball throws it to first.

What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
God given talent