Owen Grissom
Owen Grissom
Interview conducted on 11/1/2016
Who are you playing with in 2017?
2016 HGC/BWW/Buzini. Ms-B
2017 Olmito Heat
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Can play anywhere in the outfield. Right is my best
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Prob KP or Bubba Mack. Those guys absolutely smash.
Why do you like the game of softball?
It allows me to keep up with that competitive drive while also improving my game. Plus you meet a ton of really good people along the way.
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
There's a lot of good up and coming players but Josh Wright and Paul Davis come to mind first. They both can murder a softball.
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
OG
What is your height and weight?
5'11 and 200lbs
Where do you call home?
Biloxi, Ms
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Either spending time with the fiancé and daughter, fishing, or watching some college football.
What do you do for a living?
Physical therapist assistant
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played baseball all through high school and 2 years JUCO.
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Playing intramural softball in college and I haven't made it to the conference level yet but our HGC team played many conference events.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The speed of the game, the much better pitching and defense, there are no real weak points in a line up.
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Dont know if I can compare my game to anyone else's.
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Winning WSL worlds with HGC this year. Hitting a walk off grand slam to win state last year.
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Earl Creel helped me when I first began playing. And Michael reeder for giving me the opportunity to come on with his team 2 years ago and allowing me to see and play in the bigger tournies.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Don't take it too seriously. Softball is just as much a mental game as it is physical. Brush off bad plays/ at bats and start fresh the next time. Be competitive and go out and work hard to get better every chance you get.
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Pinky overlap and 27oz balanced or 26.5 end load
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Stay in the gym and keep myself in shape.
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Ms state Bulldogs and college football or baseball.
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Nelly. Country grammar
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Prob the Busch.
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Disney, parks and ball. Can't beat that.
Great guy and even better teammate. Played with him the last 2 years and never seen a harder more dedicated person that give’s 100 percent every game. Can flat out go get it in the outfield and a cannon. Nasty backside swing and raw power at will. He deserves a chance to make any team better.
Glad my influence has taught u kids to leave it all on the field. Good luck.