As we count down to the 2012 National Baseball Championships we are running a series of question and answer sessions with members of the Herts Falcons and Herts Hawks teams who will be going for silverware this Bank Holiday weekend.
1. Name: Matt Johnston
2. Nationality (if dual nationality enter both): British
3. Age: 25
4. Position(s): OF
5. Height: 5,11″
6. Weight: 190lbs
7. Bats (right/left/switch): Right
8. Throws (right/left): Right
9. Previous appearances in the NBCs (year and which team and league i.e. NBL, AAA, AA etc.): None
10. What is your preferred song to go up to bat with: never had a song when going to the plate so perhaps I should stick with none
11. Favourite baseball movie: The Rookie
12. Favourite MLB team: The Texas Rangers
13. Favourite MLB player: Ian Kinsler/Robbie Ross
14. For or against the Designated Hitter rule: Both, I like that the different leagues have different rules, and makes inter league play more interesting, and comical
15. Should Barry Bonds’ home run record have an asterisk next to it: yes
16. What was the largest audience you have performed to (sports or other), when and what event: 2,000 – Birmingham lions vs Warwick Wolves, 2008 I think
17. Who is the most undervalued player in the team: I am not sure I would say he is undervalued but Elkins always gets the job done, certainly one of the most consistent players
18. Who is the prankster in the team: Jon Lewys
19. What is your pre-game routine during the 24 hours before first pitch, any superstitions, etc.: Eating
20. Your favourite pre-game meal: Fry up
21. Predictions for this weekend’s Championship: W’s for Herts
22. Key to our success this weekend in 3 words: focus, grit, fun