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Brandon Bartels

USSSA Playing History

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Who are you playing with in 2015?
2014 Played usssa with a local c team
2014 Played Asa with Ripcity

2015 K&G – Oldbeezy1981@yahoo.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
I play anywhere in the infield. Best spot is middle or 2nd   I can also play outfield.

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Wegman for sure.  He's a strait  solid hitter

Why do you like the game of softball?
I love the game of ball cause I love to compete and play against the best at the sport…  I love to travel and meet new people and play at different t parks.

Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
So many out there. But Lu Lu  Luis Renya is very good. Met him in Tampa and knew he was gonna go far

What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Beezy.  Used to be crazy beezy when I rode stunts back in the day. Gave stunting up for ball.

What is your height and weight?
6'0. 215

Where do you call home?
Maschoutah il.  But 15 min from downtown St. Louis

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Hanging out with friends and family.  And umping a little.  Can't get away from the ball fields. Lol

What do you do for a living?
I am a pool tech / pool boy.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played ball all the way up till I graduated. Then started riding amateur stunts and could of went really far. But was very dangerous

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Just got seen playing in some local tourneys. And from playing a lot in Florida on my off season of work.

What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The level of comp and how everyone playing worked and wanted it just as hard as I do.  And like that the balls come a lot faster. Less time to think just how I like it

Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Not even close to him but Bryson Baker. Cause he is like me. Can play where ever you put me and not hurt ya.

In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
My buddy Curtis wolf Wilson showed me a lot and  my flaws I had to kink out.     Guy really wanted to see me sucseed.

What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Regular grip

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Lots of gym time and I head to Florida for better weather and train there

What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Yankees for sure. Always like the big sluggers they had.

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Same bathroom stall all day. Lol.

What would be your "at bat" music selection?
All eyes on me. From Tupac.

What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Super draft in Florida  hands down

Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Texas Roadhouse

Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I bleed and breath ball. Always have been so competitive at what I do.  Never like to lose but who does.  Been really working super hard to achieve my goals and I'm the guy that will do what it takes. Lots of fire and hustle in this body. Huge gym guy too. And love to take Bp with friends. Just waiting for my chance to show a team that this guy will play his heart out for you and won't complain.

What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
When I got MVP of NSA elite state.   Was just on that day