Brian Lipman
Interview conducted on 4/10/2018
Who are you playing with in 2019?
2019 Free Agent – Blipman16@gmail.com
What positions do you play and what is your best position?
2nd and 3rd
Why do you like the game of softball?
Love the challenges the game has to offer. It also gives me the ability to stay competitive and play against the best.
What is your nickname in softball and how did you get it?
Lippy or Lip because of my last name
What is your height and weight?
6"0 275
Where do you call home?
Simi Valley, CA
What's your favorite way to spend an off weekend?
With my family
What do you do for a living?
I am owner of a baseball facility
Did you play sports in High School / College / Pro?
baseball and football in highschool and baseball in college
How did you get your start in softball and how did you get to the upper level?
I started playing local tourneys and got my first chance at conference ball with Team Famous.
What was the most surprising difference between Conference play and non-Conference play when you made the jump?
Conference players hit the ball harder!
In your career was there a single person (player/manager/coach) who had the most significant impact on your approach to the game? Why?
Sean Boldt, Adam Smylie, Billy Messina, and Dennis Rulli.
What advice can you give a young player trying to break into the upper level?
Practice!
What type of batting grip do you use and what ounce bat?
Use to be overlap but just recently went back to standard baseball grip. 28oz end load
What is your favorite sports team and your favorite sport other than softball?
Dodgers
What is your favorite non-World tournament and why?
Toys for Tots
What is the best softball field/complex you have played at and why?
Loved playing at Disney
Where is the best place to eat on the road after a game?
Chik fil la!
