Matt Palazzo - USA Softball

Position	Infield
B/T	L/R

Hometown	Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Social	Instagram

2019 WBSC Men’s World Championship – Hit .211 (4-for-19) with 3 HR, 6 RBI and 4 runs scored
2017 WBSC Men’s World Championship – Hit .240 (6-for-25) with two home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored
2015 WBSC Men’s World Championship – Hit .217 (5-for-23) with one home run, two RBI and seven runs scored
2013 National Team Member ISF Men’s World Championship – Hit .469 (15-for-32) with 13 RBI, six HR and 17 runs scored
2009 National Team Member ISF Men’s World Championship – Hit .444 (12-for-27) with four HR, 11 RBI and nine runs scored

2019 Pan American Games Silver Medalist – Hit .286 (6-for-21) with 3 HR, 5 RBI and 8 runs scored
2018 Intercontinental Cup – Hit .214 (3-for-14) with one triple, one RBI and four runs scored
2015 Pan American Games – Hit .294 (5-for-17) with two RBI and two runs scored
2014 Pan American Championship – Hit .292 (7-for-24) with two RBI and one run scored
2007 ISF Men’s World Cup in Prague – Hit .286, scored five runs and drove in two RBI

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.