Hunter Ramirez
Interview conducted on 11/26/2018
Who are you playing with in 2019, and who have you played with in the past?
2019 Free Agent – hunterlynn.10@gmail.com
Stars – A, 2018
Levels – B 2017
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
3rd, 2nd, SS, LF, RF My best would be 3rd and LF
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
I would have to say all the guys playing at the Major level
Why do you like the game of softball?
It keeps me competitive and allows me to keep pushing myself to higher levels
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
H, because it is easier to say
What is your height and weight?
5'10" 210
Where do you call home?
Highlands Ranch, CO
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With Friends and Family, hiking, camping and anything outside
What do you do for a living?
Sales Director for a Digital Marketing Firm
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Baseball
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
When I was 21 I was asked to play with a team called Rocky Mountain Bus – C, and I have never stopped playing. I never really knew about conference or playing at this level until about 4-5 years ago, and since then I have been pushing myself everyday to play at this level.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
The overall consistency on both sides of the ball
Is there a player that you would compare your game to?
No, I definitely have my own style
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Winning nationals in 2011, with Stars before we were conference
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Will Sanchez – Coach, I have played around 7-8 years for him and he has really helped me become the player that i am today with Lots of tough love.
Brian Therkildsen – Player, he has really been the one who has pushed me to get to this level and has worked with me daily on hitting, and overall knowledge of the game.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Work your ass off because it is not easy
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Overlap, 27 endload
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
BP and the Gym of course, but I also focus on my struggles from the last season to correct them, fielding and hitting
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Way to many to list
What would be your "at bat" music selection?
Fight Back – Neffex
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
I like the dual's because of the amount of games and the mix of teams you get to play
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Viera is a great complex
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Anywhere that is open!
What was your favorite sports related gift you have ever given or received?
The Glory of Their Times a book given to me by my Grandfather
