Position
Catcher
Throws/Bats
R/R
How old were you when you started?
Started softball when l was 11, switched to baseball when l was 16.
Why did you start playing?
I love baseball
Career history/clubs/rep duties/awards etc?
l have had to play for a few different clubs due to lack of numbers and teams having to pull out. I started my baseball career at Croydon Baseball Club in the winter where l played about 3 seasons. I then played about 3 seasons with Forest Hill Baseball Club and l am currently playing and coaching the womens winter team at Panton Hill Baseball Club. I have been part of 3 winter premierships, 2 with Croydon Baseball Club and 1 with Forest Hill Baseball Club.
I started my summer baseball career at Blackburn Baseball Club, l played there for a number of years and loved it, unfortunately alot of players left and the team had to fold. So l found my new home in summer at Doncaster Baseball Club, l have been playing there for about 5 years now l think. I love it, the girls are great, and we have an awesome womens program. I have won 2 summer premierships, one with Blackburn in Div 2, and the best won with Doncaster in Div 1.
I have played 6 years of State competition, representing the Victorian Provincial Womens Baseball Team from 2000 -2002 & 2004-2005. Represented the Victorian Womens State team in 2003. And represented the Aussie Stars Development Team in 2002.
I have been lucky enough to win a few awards over my baseball career, but the stand outs would probably have to be the 3 League Batting Awards l won over my winter seasons.
Favourite ground on which to play?
Doncasater, oh and Geelongs ground is sweet too
Thing you love most about baseball
Its a team sport and I love chatching, best position on the field.
Favourite thing about Doncaster?
Socialising with all the girls
Toughest/hardest player at Doncaster?
I think there are a couple - Jade and Sam
Favourite/best baseball moment?
Winning the 05/06 Division 1 Premiership with Doncaster and enjoying it with all my team mates after.
Other sports/hobbies
Other sports played/competed in
I used to play volleyball back in highschool, then played indoor beach volleyball just for fun for a few years. I have also played indoor mixed cricket just for fun as well. Played softball for 5 years.
What do you do away from baseball?
Away from baseball l am either working as a Purchasing Manager for a communications company, or l am at home singing on the sing star with my crazy sister.
Future
Short term aims in baseball - To win another premiership
Long term aims in baseball - To keep playing until we win another premiership
Random About me
What did you eat for dinner last night and who cooked it?
It was Doncaster's Wednesday Training Dinner - Chicken and salad, then bday cake for Peta......thanks for dinner Sandy!
Favourite sport outside baseball?
AFL
Sporting hero and why?
Nathan Buckley - he is such a professional on and off the field. And he was an awesome, talented, tough player.
Pet hate?
Running poles...ha....ha
What cartoon character are you like and why?
l have no idea
First car
White Ford Laser
Finally
Motto for life/favourite saying
My motto would probably be enjoy life and be nice to others. Don't really have a favourite saying - or its probably something l can't put on email. |
Occupation
Technical Manager at PPG (Automotive Paints)
Family
Wife Alyne and 2 daughters Shae and Taylee
Baseball
Position
Left field, DH is not so bad now!
How old were you when you started?
20
Why did you start playing?
My younger brother was playing and I always wanted to play but never did when I was younger
Career history/clubs/rep duties/awards etc?
Ringwood (winter) 1997 to present, Blackburn 1999-2006, Malvern 2006-7 and now Doncaster 2007-8.
Assist Coach Vic Provincial U16 2000-2003. MVP Ringwood 2007. 2006 Winter Premiers (15yrs in the making). 2002-3/3-4 Premiers Blackburn
Biggest influence in your career?
Chris Harman (first coach), Smoke (won a premiership with him... had to choose him!)
Best Baseball moment
Winning 2006 Winter Grand Final against GMBC 1-0
Worst Baseball moment
Hitting the tying run in a wet game, and then proceeding to get picked off at 2nd to be the 3rd and final out of the game. Tied game!
Favourite ground on which to play?
Essendon (hit many HR there)
Thing you love most about baseball
Playing a sport with mates
Favourite thing about Doncaster?
Up and coming club in Div 1. with great team mates, and the ground is one of best in league
Toughest/hardest player at Doncaster?
Stuss
Other sports played/competed in
Basketball, A-grade. Golf, Weekend hack
Future
Short term aims in baseball
Enjoy my first season at Doncaster and help them stay in Div 1
Long term aims in baseball
Retire on top of my game!
Random
What did you eat for dinner last night and who cooked it?
Meat and 3 veg, I did as I was late home from training.
If you could be a famous person from history who would it be and why?
Albert Einstein, he was a genius
Favourite sport outside baseball?
AFL, golf
Sporting hero and why?
Andrew Gaze & James Hird, both legends of their sports
Pet hate?
People who don't train/work hard
What cartoon character are you like and why?
Shrek, cos that is who my daughter loves...
First car
1979 White rusty Toyota Carona Hatchback
Finally
Motto for life/favourite saying
Work hard and good things will happen
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