Free Agent Angel Aramayo

Angel Aramayo

Suncoast/Reebok Florida Combine participant
Angel is really working hard to improve his game.  Plays 3B, 1B & Back-up Pitcher, looking to play on a Competitive Team and get a shot at the Conference level.  Has power and gap hitter.

Throw 57 MPH, 56 MPH, 57 MPH
Run home to first 3.30, 3.37, 3.31
fielding 8 out of 10
hitting 6 out of 10

Finished in top 4 of the Combine players out of 20 in the HR derby. 

Who are you playing for in 2013?
Free Agent – aaramayo@mail.usf.edu

Why do you like the game of softball?
It allows me to stay competitive but hangout and have a beer with friends at the same time.

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
There are so many great players out there today. Andy Purcell controls the game like no other, Luis Reyna has one of the best if not the best glove i have ever seen, incredible instinct and work ethic. Then you have guys who just mash the ball like Wegs, Dustin Roberts, Rockoff, Filby, Helmer, and Connel. I have gotten to know some of the up and coming players in the conference. Guys like Nick Santana, Orlando Castillo and Andrew Collins, three guys along with Luis who i think will be mentioned at the top of the list in the near future.

What is your nickname in softball?
Dont have one yet.

What is your height and weight?
6'3 260lb

Where do you call home?
Tampa, FL

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Even if i am not playing i still like to be around the ball field, somehow, either setting up tables and tents for Suncoast Reebok or just going out to hangout with some friends and watch them play.

What do you do for a living?
Work for a software development company in Clearwater, FL called SCC Soft Computers

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played Basketball and Baseball in highschool

How did you get your start in softball?
I have only been playing for about a year but i was asked to join a league night team here in Tampa, and that same weekend was asked to come out and play in my first D tourny, then this year i also got the opportunity to play C worlds with GameChangers.

What was the best advice you were ever given?
The hardest part isnt making it. Its maintaining that high level that got you there in the first place. Never take a play off, you never know who is watching.

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
1B, 3B and P. My best position is first but do not mind playing any of the three.

What batting grip do you use?
Drop the pinky off the knob, and off my top hand.

What ounce bat do you use?
27oz or 28oz End Load

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Don't really have an off season here in FL. But i am usually getting between 300-400 cuts a week a long with different types of cardio workouts.

What is your favorite sports team?
Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic

What is your favorite sport other than softball?
Basketball

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
None so far

What is your most memorable softball moment?
Stepping on the fields at Disney for Utrip C worlds, which was my first world Tournament. Also going out to CA for Toys for Tots tourny, got to hang out with the Nordkap/Reebok guys the whole week and they are a group of great guys, Class Acts for sure.

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Benny Bennasi – Cinema (Skrillex Remix) or Rusko – Hold on

What is your favorite non-World tournament?
Def has to be the Floridasoftball.com Superdraft

What is the best softball field you have played at and why?
Disney, the upkeep on the field is second to none.

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Anywhere i can get a cold brew.

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Anything that involves Mike Wrenn, the guy plays and enjoys the game like no one else. He is a fun guy to watch.