Andrew Miller
Major Watch List Player
Interview conducted on 3/18/2015
Who are you playing with in 2019, and who have you played with in the past?
2019 Free Agent – drewluis316@gmail.com
I have not played softball effectively at a high level in 2 years. I made mistakes however I have righted them. I’m simply looking for another chance to play at a high level. I’ll pay my own way just to have another shot.
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
1st base
Who is the best softball player you have ever seen play?
Conny or Kp
Why do you like the game of softball?
Passion. Competitive nature. It’s a outlet. Get to travel the country playing a kids game.
Who is the best up and coming player in softball and why?
Trey Branscum very underrated defender and very good hitter. Pound for pound maybe the most power I've ever seen. Young kid Jesse Skaggs as well. Lefty hitter. Quick. Great teammate. Passion. Very solid defense. Smart hitter. Tricky.
What is your height and weight?
6’2/ 275lbs
Where do you call home?
Kansas
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With the kiddos
What do you do for a living?
Self employed
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
Played baseball all my life up until rookie ball.
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
A 'C' team outta Missouri got me a chance with Buzini and I was lucky enough to be kept around.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Pitchers and how they could get guys off balance throwing the ball under hand. Farron Miller I have faced a few times and by far he has flustered me more than ever imagined anyone could throwing a big yellow ball underhand.
What would you say is your career highlight to this point? Maybe one play or game that sticks out to you in particular?
Being selected all conference twice. Incredible to even be there let alone mentioned.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Stay humble. Listen.
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Baseball
What do you do in the offseason to prepare for the next softball season?
Well bp and mentally and physically stay healthy.
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Red Sox and Raiders.
Do you have any superstitions and if so, what are they?
Always kick the dirt out of the batters box.
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Denison snow ball.
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
BWW
What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on a softball field?
This answer will never change. Mac Farris. Lol hilarious
Tell us something about you that most would never know about you?
I went through some serious mental issues the last few years after believing ptsd and other mental disorders are fake. A crutch for weak minded people. After a long battle that I lost I gave in to mental health and absolutely changed life and truly saved me.
