2018 Free Agent pitcher Jeff Bobyack
Jeff Bobyack
2017 Interview
Who are you playing with in 2017?
Monarch 50 Major
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2018 Free Agent – safetyman4@hotmail.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Pitcher
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Wegs, Helmer, Big Cat, Bumgardger, Carl Rose, Bruce Meade, Andy Purcell
Why do you like the game of softball?
I like the competiton
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Kyle Pearson – young guy lots of power,
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Yack
Part of my last name
What is your height and weight?
6'
245
Where do you call home?
Tennessee
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
spend time with the wife, and just relaxing
What do you do for a living?
Construction Safety
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Yes
Wrestled, football, baseball, Semi pro baseball
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Played Modified slow pitch in Mich, then moved to NC where hey played slow pitch, and started from there, got on a traveling team. then moved to Indiania/KY, and started playing with teams from their, then was asked to play on a class B team, won NSA Class C worlds in NSA, with a team out of IN.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Competition and testing of bats, in the conference. That way you know at least it has not been shaved.
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Pete Rose
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Being able to play in the Worlds.
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
A couple of my coaches, work hard, practice, practice.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Work hard at your game, you do not have to be a big power hitter.
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Little finger under the knob of the bat.
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Well since I walk a lot in my job, I do work out to keep in shape and do BP as much as I can.
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Baseball (Braves) & Boston Red Sox
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
No
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
Maybe they could use a safety base at first.
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Smoky Mountain Classic
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Well I like to go to Disney complex, great place.
But also RAC in Washington State,
the field of Dreams in CA
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Buffalo Wild Wings
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
The love for the game
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
Winning C Worlds in NSA.
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