Matt

Palazzo

Quick Facts

• Parents are Kelli and Todd Palazzo
• Married to Jocelyn Palazzo and they share three children: Madelyn, Matthew and Jordan
• Enjoys playing golf and coaching baseball in his spare time
• Three pet peeves: Guys walking to their positions, not giving 100% on the field and smiling after a loss

Career Highlights

• Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (Team - Men)
• Pan American Games, Toronto, 2015 (Team - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2017 – 6th (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2015, 2017
• Top finish: 6th – 2017 (Team - Men)

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What does it mean for you to represent the United States of America? Wearing those three letters across your chest gives you such a surreal feeling. Listening to the anthem before the games and knowing you have the country backing you is pretty amazing.

What do you enjoy most about Men's Fast Pitch? The pace of the game is unmatched. I grew up playing baseball and this fastpitch game is incredibly challenging.

How did you get started playing softball? Watched my Dad play growing up and after my baseball career ended I wanted to get involved.

What is the best advice you've ever received? Coach Bruckert used to tell me about my natural leadership ability and the following I was able to attract. God rest his soul and I think about those words often.

What is your personal motto? You only live once.