2018 Free Agent infielder William Donavan Bradley
William Donavan Bradley
Interview conducted on 10/22/2017
Who are you playing with in 2018?
Free agent – Williamiam2014@yahoo.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Can play SS/Bucket but most comfortable at 2nd
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Steve Whaley is fun to watch because of his fundementals on offense and defense! Also Everett Williams and Reno are a good combo to watch
Why do you like the game of softball?
It's gives you the chance to travel and play against some of best comp, just another hobby to try and be the best at, also all the new faces and places
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Nick Dotson is one he's 19 and hits it down and hard and can also get up and get out on command
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Nah
What is your height and weight?
5FT9in currently Down to 215 would like to start the season at 200
Where do you call home?
Broken Arrow, Okla
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my son and family
What do you do for a living?
I'm a service advisor
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Play at a Caney Valley small town school then got a scholarship to Northern Oklahoma College a juco played my two years and came home and stayed my family
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
A Highschool buddy got out in league, then I just went up with local teams then got my shot with FBI last year
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The biggest learning curve was the time off work to fly out and travel, then realizing everyone at that level is there for a reason and you can let the mental side of the game get the best of you
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
Nah
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
First time facing mooch hit one threw the box, just had the mindset to hit down and hard and that just happened to be where it went
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Dan Holcomb has always been there for weather it be softball or personal, I've left and came back to play for him but he's always been just a phone call away
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
I'm young myself, but like I tell anyone with anything it's all about how bad you want it
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
2 fingers overlap
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
this off season I'm working on my feet work getting quicker to become faster lateral!
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Yankees
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Knuckles and high five from my son and plate tap
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Welcome back by Mase
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
I like the way it is
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Snowball in Denison Texas all you can eat with blue sharks in 30 degree weather
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
BLD in Mansfield or Lafayette Louisiana atmosphere was amazing and the turf was nice
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
In and out of BWW
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I love to cook in my spare time
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
My son made me a custom softball for father day!
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