2020 Free Agent Nick Correia
Nick Correia
Interview conducted on 4/4/2020
Who are you playing with in 2020, and who have you played with in the past?
Free Agent – Correia.nick@yahoo.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Outfield or i will catch, makes no difference to me
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Mac Rio
Why do you like the game of softball?
I like the competition, i like the training and preperation
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Jeter, He was my favorite player growing up and i try to model my game to his.
What is your height and weight?
6’3 240lbs
Where do you call home?
Turlock, California
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my wife and daughter
What do you do for a living?
Im a Mold Maker at Gallo Glass
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Baseball, basketball, football
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Once baseball was over for me i started playing.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
I'm trying to make that jump now, but i would say the preparation snd the consistency would be different.
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Derek Jeter, i'm not going to have huge power number, i'm going to lead by example, im the one you want up with the game on the line and im just going to show up, do my job and help the team win.
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
i hit a walkoff homerun to win a tourny.
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Regular grip and a 27oz bat, sometimes lighter
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
I lift, stretch, meal prep, do cardio, BP and do quickness drills. I also look back at my stats and see where i need to improve my game
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Baseball, New York Yankees
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
I never eat before a tourny
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Anything from The Lacs
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
BLD Manteca or Twin Creeks
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I like to cook
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