GETTING TO KNOW BRANDEL

Favorite Hobbies/Activities: He enjoys fishing, hunting, golf and snowmobiling

Favorite Movie: Step Brothers

Favorite Meal: Nachos

Favorite TV Show: Family Guy

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Detroit Tigers

His Biggest Supporter(s): His Dad 

Q&A WITH BRANDEL

What does it mean for you to represent the United States? "It's a huge honor and still crazy to say out loud."

What was your first memory of USA Softball? "My first memory were the nerves of being watched by the committee members during tryouts."

What do you most enjoy about softball? "It's more challenging and has a faster pace than baseball."

How did you get started playing softball? "Someone asked my Dad if him and I wanted to play on a team together when I was 16."

Who were your softball role models growing up? "My dad. I was at the ballpark every weekend watching him play Class A Fastpitch."

Did you play any other sports growing up? "Baseball, football and basketball."

What non-softball sport would you like to try? "Curling"

What is the best piece of advice you ever received? "Think before you do."

What has been your proudest accomplishment? "Getting selected to Team USA."

What's your personal motto? "Hittin' fingers, yesssir goodnight."