2018 Free Agent Jeremy Whaley

Jeremy Whaley

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2016 Interview

2018 Free Agent – jeremy.whaley15@gmail.com

What positions do you play and what is your best position?
utility and also pitch

Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Too many great players to just name one

Why do you like the game of softball? 
Because it fills my competitive drive.  Get to travel to different places and I have met some great people.

What is your nickname in softball? 
Pup.  I got the name when I first started playing cause I was the youngest on the team.

What is your height and weight? 
5'8  200 lbs

Where do you call home? 
Coralville, Iowa

What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend? 
I like to spend the off weekends with my kids, friends, and family

What do you do for a living? 
I am a Correctional Officer

Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro? 
Yes

How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level? 
Started playing when I was in high school to help pass the time.  Loved the game and stayed with it.  Not at the upper level till your playing in the conference.  Hoping to get that chance

What was the best advice you were ever given? 
To give it your all everytime.  There is always someone waiting to taken your spot

What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level? 
Go out and play your hardest everytime and eventually you will get noticed. Never give up

What positions do you play and what is your best position? 
I can play anywhere.  Best position I would say is middle infielder or second.  I also pitch.

What batting grip do you use? 
I use the over lap grip

What ounce bat do you use?
27oz

What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season? 
I work on my hitting and fielding as well as working out and doing cardio

What is your favorite sports team? 
St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers

What is your favorite sport other than softball? 
Baseball

Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they? 
No

What is your favorite non-World tournament? 
I would have to say the Fireman's in Minnesota.  Great atmosphere and always great competition.