James Pernetti
Athlete Bio
Height
Merced College
Hometown
Ceres
Education
Merced College
Height: 6'3"
Position: 3rd base/shortstop
B/T: R/R
Hometown: Ceres, Calif.
School: Merced College
College Major: Kinesiology
College Sport played: Baseball
High School:
2 Years All Conference – Basketball
2 Years County All Star Team – Baseball
2 Time Athlete of the Year – Ceres High School
4 Year Scholar Athlete
GETTING TO KNOW APAUTY
Favorite Sport (besides softball): Baseball
Favorite Pro Sports Team: SF Giants
Favorite College Sports Team: Oregon Ducks
Hobbies: Playing Drums
Favorite Food: Pizza
Late Night Snack: Milk and Oreos
What person do you admire most: My Parents
Three people you would love to have dinner with: Michael Jordan, Willie Mays, Kurt Warner
Dream Job: Professional Baseball Player
Pets: 2 Dogs and 1 Cat
What does it mean for you to represent your country at this level?
It's quite an honor to represent my country in this way. I never imagined doing something like this and it will be quite a thrill.
What are the keys to the success of the USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team entering the World Championships?
For the team to be successful, we'll need to handle the pressure of playing in front of large crowds and be able to relax ourselves.
What you do enjoy the most about fast pitch softball?
I enjoy the quick pace of fast pitch softball the most.
How did you get started in fast pitch?
I got started in fast pitch by my college baseball coach Nate Devine sending me to Michigan for a camp with the team.
Any other personal story you would like to share about you or your softball career?
I've played baseball all of my life. Softball is sort of a new experience and somewhat of a challenge.