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: Ralph Bartholomew
2. Nationality (if dual nationality enter both): American
3. Age: 42
4. Position(s): Anywhere except pitcher/catcher
5. Height: 5 ft 10
6. Weight: 169 lbs
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: Silence
11. Favourite baseball movie: none
12. Favourite MLB team: Red Sox unfortunately
13. Favourite MLB player: Cal Ripken
14. For or against the Designated Hitter rule: For
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: High school talent show
17. Who is the most undervalued player in the team: Kal
18. Who is the prankster in the team: There’s a few…
19. What is your pre-game routine during the 24 hours before first pitch, any superstitions, etc.: eat and sleep
20. Your favourite pre-game meal: Meat
21. Predictions for this weekend’s Championship: Partly sunny with a chance of Hawks win.
22. Key to our success this weekend in 3 words: Error free ball