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2017 Free Agent center fielder Beau Polvorosa

 

 

Beau Polvorosa

USSSA Playing History

Interview conducted on 11/9/2016

Who are you playing with in 2017?
2017 Free Agent – polvo2185@yahoo.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Outfielder. Centerfielder but can play any position in the outfield

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
I would have to go with Andy Purcell

Why do you like the game of softball?
It allows me to keep that competitive drive, I've always had growing up playing sports but more importantly its fun

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
I will stay local with this one and say Jon Nelson, Jordan Spaulding and Orlando Cano. Big Jon's numbers from this last year don't lie in just his first full conference year, Jordan did it all for us on Tunie while hitting over 800 all year and Orlando Cano can pick it at the hot corner with the best of them

What is your height and weight?
5'9, 150

Where do you call home?
Phoenix, Arizona

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
I played Baseball, Football and Basketball in High School, played college baseball, two years at Gateway CC and two at San Diego Christian College

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I got my start in softball when a handful of us from Gateway CC decided to play in a ASA tournament once our sophomore season ended. We played as PDF and Brotherhood. I got to the upper level when i got picked up in 2012 to play with AZM

What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
For highlight I would have to go with my catch on the fence against classic glass in Baltimore when I was with Peak and game is definitely when we came back against Vivid in Colorado with Tunie Sports

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Curtis Horger. When I first started playing upper ball, he kept everything simple with the offensive approach

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Continue to work on your game and never be satisfied, stay humble and always play the game the right way

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Baseball grip and 26oz

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
hit, hit and more hitting. Good thing about Arizona is there's always tournaments to play in year round

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Dodgers, Lakers, USC and Rams now that they're in LA

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
I would use AJ Styles or Seth Rollins theme songs from WWE

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Toys for Tots mainly because of the cause and The Heatstroker in St. George, Utah

What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
The complex for the Heatstroker in St. George

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Chipotle to get the double chicken\steak bowl

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
Watching Henry Cotto make a throw up the walk way to the second level bar at Victory Lane from left field on field one

What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
My favorite sports related gift i have received was the starburst glove from Ben Kelley and Legitsports

 

 

 

 

3 responses to “2017 Free Agent center fielder Beau Polvorosa”

  1. Matt Fox says:

    Great dude on and off the field. He goes and gets it with the best of them in the outfield. Wish you nothing but the best buddy

  2. Chad Loudon says:

    Great guy and amazing OF!! GL this year buddy!

  3. Beau says:

    Thanks fellas. Best of luck to the both of you this year. Always a pleasure playing with and against both of you

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