Michael Holmes
Interview conducted on 11/1/2016
Who are you playing with in 2017?
2017 Free Agent – bigtexliving@gmail.com
Willing to Pay for my own gear!
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
IF/OF/P
Mainly Utitlity
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Would have to say Kyle Pearson Offensively and Steve Whaley Defensively
Why do you like the game of softball?
Grew up Playing Baseball. So its about as close to my childhood pation as I can get!
Absolutely love the sport!
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Zane Trammell + Mikey Ortiz Both Ridiculous young athletes!
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Don't really have one!
What is your height and weight?
6'2"
205
Where do you call home?
Plano, TX
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my family! Gf and New Born
What do you do for a living?
Own a small Landscape Co.
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Football
Highschool
Indoor
Semi pro
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Started in E
Always watched the B/C games and just kept working on my game until I got to where I am now!
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Never have played any conference ball! However I compete agaist these guys 4-5-6 times a yr and can hold my own!
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
At the moment I cant say……
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Just playing along side some of the better players in the country in an open tournament here in Euless
Mikey Ortiz
Steve Whaley
Erik Kannaby
LC Watson
just hearing these guys tell me good job after a hard fought tourney made my night
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
1 layer of tape
27oz
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
BP BP BP
rare tourneys in between seasons
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Dallas Cowboys
Football
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Swing my bat on the same side every swing
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Rollin' Limp Bizkit
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Snow Ball
Unlimited Bombs
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Big League Dreams Mansfield
Turf is nice!
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
A catcher getting his hat blown off by a foul ball
