Aaron Lewicki
Interview conducted on 1/18/2017
Who are you playing with in 2018?
Undecided – lewicki10@gmail.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
Pitcher OF, but pitch mostly
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Have played against the best but hard not to say AP
Why do you like the game of softball?
Gets me to stay competitive and play the game i love at a high level
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Way to many to name but JoJo B when we were on Backman and TDB together
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Lew Lew10 got it in early years of playing hockey
What is your height and weight?
5’9” 200
Where do you call home?
Blaine, MN
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
Camping and cabin life in northern MN
What do you do for a living?
Permit and Inspection Coordinator for Renewal by Andersen
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Hockey,football tennis golf
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
Started at 14 in Champlin MN and got my upper ball start playing for Kevitt at age 19
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
How good every player is
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
AP and Mooch
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Pitching in the championship of the Major WS
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Jerry Tollefson and Pat O’Connell for giving me the opportunity to play the game at a high level, and Dal Beggs and J Backman for believing in me and giving me a shot
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Talk to everyone and dont be a d bag off the field
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
1 finger drop 26oz
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Train with cardio and weights
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
MnWild hockey
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Too many
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Is and always will be Magic Stick by lil Kim
What is the best improvement upper level softball could make?
More teams
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Dudley it’s in MN
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
The new Utrip facility in FL
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Anywhere Kyle Decker recommends
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
Was an iron worker for 15 years
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
Wayne Gretzky rookie card got it in a card trade
