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2017 Free Agent James H. Ellis III

 

 

James H. Ellis III

 

Interview conducted on 11/1/2016

Who are you playing with in 2017?
Not sure, still looking for a competitive travel team!!!

2017 Free Agent – Jamesellis16@yahoo.com / jheiii16@gmail.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
I can play anywhere in the infield and pitch. I would say that my strongest position are SS and 2B!!!!

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
I have seen a lot of great players and got to know a lot of them outside of softball. So I would say that Filip Washington is one of the best players I have seen play and I saw the work that he puts in to mastering his craft and he is one of the coolest brotha I have met!!!

Why do you like the game of softball?
I have always enjoyed playing baseball as a kid growing up and continuing to play on until my mid 20s. After baseball was I was introduced to slow pitch softball by some of my old baseball teammates. So every since then I have always enjoyed the  competition and the great people you meet along the way.

What is your height and weight?
I am 6'3" and 235lbs

Where do you call home?
Las Vegas, But I use to live in Washington State where I have met some really good ball players and good friends.

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
I really enjoy watching my kids play baseball and fast pitch ball.

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
I played basketball, baseball and track in High School.

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
I try to get in any leagues to keep my swing right!!!

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
I always chapstick in my right pocket and my mouth pice in my left pocket!!!!, it makes me feel comfortable!!!
 

 

 

 

 

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