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: Ryan Bird
2. Nationality (if dual nationality enter both): South African
3. Age: 29
4. Position(s): Catch / Pitch / 1B
5. Height:1.83cm
6. Weight: 104kg
7. Bats (right/left/switch): Left
8. Throws (right/left): Left
9. Previous appearances in the NBCs (year and which team and league i.e. NBL, AAA, AA etc.):2008 – 2011 Richmond Flames
10. What is your preferred song to go up to bat with:
11. Favourite baseball movie: Major League
12. Favourite MLB team: Yanks
13. Favourite MLB player: Derek Jeter
14. For or against the Designated Hitter rule: For
15. Should Barry Bonds’ home run record have an asterisk next to it: No
16. What was the largest audience you have performed to (sports or other), when and what event: InterProvincial Tournament South Africa 2005 1500
17. Who is the most undervalued player in the team:
18. Who is the prankster in the team: Lee Manning
19. What is your pre-game routine during the 24 hours before first pitch, any superstitions, etc.: None
20. Your favourite pre-game meal: None
21. Predictions for this weekend’s Championship: National vs Falcons Final
22. Key to our success this weekend in 3 words: Pitching, no errors.