Ray Ghiliotty, or Ray G as he is better known, is next up on the Hot Corner. Ray G has been a quiet force in police softball the last few years and he has steadily improved his game each year. Ray has somewhat flown under the radar the last few years but after winning the West Covina HR Derby and gracing the home page of PS.com, his game will never go unnoticed again. Ray G. was quite simply one of the best Alliance players last season even though he missed West Palm Beach when he had to fly home from Florida for the birth of his son and he missed most of the World Series when a bad ankle injury put him on the disabled list for two months. Ray G. can play any infield position as well as pitcher and can hit for both average and power. Although he has been likened to George Reyes' little brother because of appearance, hitting ability and friendship, Ray G. has proven his game is all his own and we look forward to watching him in the 2010 season. (Like most of the Hot Corners, this one was sent in prior to the end of the 2009 season)
Name: Raymond Ghiliotty
Nickname: Ray G.
Team: So Cal Alliance/Sports55/Easton
Position: 3B / P
Years Playing LEO softball: 6
Q-Describe your game in one word?
A- Serious
Q-What would bother you the most, forgetting your bat(s) or glove at home?
A- Definately my glove.
Q-Favorite Tournament and why?
A- I like Tahoe. I went two years in a row with RSO black and had a great time.
Q-Who is the best gamer in cop softball?
A- After the SAC tourney, Nate Baez. Tons of heart and game.
Q-Who is the best player right now in the East?
A- I don't know too many of them but I would say Donny Meyer. I have not seen him make an out.
Q-You unintentionally nail the pitcher with a line drive. Do you acknowledge him?
A- Of course.
Q-Is the middle open?
A- Yes.
Q-Should pitching masks be mandatory or optional?
A- Optional
Q-What would you like to see added to the policesoftball.com website?
A- My picture on the front, always :)
Q-Whose message board posts do you enjoy the most?
A- Smoke's
Q-Who is the best player right now in the West?
A- Ryan Coe
Q-Who is the best overall player EVER in the game?
A- Haven't been playing long enough. I will answer in about fifteen years.
Q-Who is the best player that flies under the radar?
A- Mitch Brouillette
Q-What is the best team you have ever seen?
A- When I first started playing with RSO Outlaws, the DEA combo team was out of control.
Q-What does your current team need to do to improve?
A- Stay healthy.
Q-Based on your team needs, what in state player would you want to trade for right now?
A- thats 10-35
Q-What team gives your team the most problems?
A- Probably NY Metro.
Q-If you need a base hit, who do you want up on your team?
A- Zo
Q-If you need a HR, who do you want up on your team?
A- Ryan Coe
Q-If a defensive play needs to be made on your team, who do you want to have the ball hit to?
A- N8Dizzo
Q-What is your most exciting moment in police softball?
A- Pitching to George Reyes when he won the HR derby.
Q-What is your biggest disappointment in police softball?
A- Can't complain, police softball has been good to me.
Q-Are you on the social networking site called Facebook?
A- Yes
Q-What is your biggest weakness on the softball field?
A- I am out of shape.
Q-Who do you think is a player of the year candidate?
A- Too soon to tell.
Q-Who do you think is a manager of the year candidate?
A- Same as above.
Q-Who do you think is a defensive player of the year candidate?
A- He already won I think last year but N8Dizzo.
Q-Provided bat tournaments, yes or no?
A- Yes, I like them as long as decent balls are being used.
Q-Is your game more resemble a lion, a bear or a greyhound?
A- A bear
Q-What team is the next elite team?
A- SAC PD
Q-What team is not living up to their potential?
A- Folsom JCats. Great talent, great team.
Q-The HOF, too hard to get into, too easy, just about right?
A- Just about right.
Q.-Of the past World Series HR Derby winners, which one is the best HR hitter?
A- Jeff Von Lutz
Q-Who was/is your police softball mentor?
A- George Reyes.
Q-Who is the toughest pitcher you have ever faced?
A- Benji from Minnesota Lawmen
Q-What is your best position?
A- 3rd base
Q-Which team parties the most
A- RSO Black
Q-Who is your hardest working teammate?
A- George Reyes
Q-What team you wouldn't want to fight after the game? (biggest bruisers)
A- Dirty Berdoo because they are from San Bernardino.
Q-Best glove on the circuit?
A- N8Dizzo
Q-Who has more overall talent, East Coast or West Coast?
A- I think its balanced.
Q-What player plays much better than they look?
A- Tolly.
Q-Who should be in the Hall of Fame that isn’t?
A- Couple of my former RSD Red teammates, Omar Rodriguez, Kenny Dawley, Bob Faldetta.
Q-Any last words? (Use this to get out any message you would like to)
A- Police Softball has grown since I started playing. I only see our sport growing and getting better as the years come.
