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: Andrew Slater
2. Nationality (if dual nationality enter both): British
3. Age:28
4. Position(s): 1B/3B
5. Height: 6 foot 5 inchs
6. Weight: 13 stone
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: Back in Black (AC/DC)
11. Favourite baseball movie: Field of dreams
12. Favourite MLB team: Boston Red Sox
13. Favourite MLB player: Ken Griffey Jr
14. For or against the Designated Hitter rule: For
15. Should Barry Bonds’ home run record have an asterisk next to it: ?
16. What was the largest audience you have performed to (sports or other), when and what event: 1994 football youth cup final
17. Who is the most undervalued player in the team: Tim Elkins (always there when you need him)
18. Who is the prankster in the team: Andy Fulley
19. What is your pre-game routine during the 24 hours before first pitch, any superstitions, etc.: No
20. Your favourite pre-game meal: Anything i have in the fridge
21. Predictions for this weekend’s Championship: Hawks Champions
22. Key to our success this weekend in 3 words: No stupid Errors