Extra Innings - Rick Meder

Rick Meder (left) and his fan club president Patches

Today at Extra Innings we have Rick "Trizza" Meder who is the captain of the Ridgefield Orioles.  Rick is playing his second season in the CCWA and his team is filled with friends from high school.  Rick's leadership has the team right in the middle of the playoff hunt in the North.  In addition to Rick's wiffleball skills he is also a world-class karaoke singer covering a wide array of hits from Madonna to George Michael.  When Rick's not playing wiffleball or rocking the karaoke he can be found spending time with his newlywed wife.  Rick's grandma also makes some of the most delicious cookies you have ever seen.

Extra Innings - If you could face any major leaguer in wiffleball who would it be and why?
Rick Meder - I would have to say Mark Reynolds, because I may actually be able to strike him out.

E.I. - What is your fondest CCWA memory?
R.M. - Watching Todd Keele hit his first career homer off of Bryan Anderson in the very last game last year.  I was so proud. (it was a Grand Salami)

E.I. - Do you have any pets?  If so, what are they and what are their names?
R.M. - I have 3.  I have a St. Bernard named Jack, I have a fluffy cat named Savannah, and another cat that is 1/4 wild cat named Sahara.

E.I. - What's your favorite cheese?
R.M. - Pepperjack is quite possibly the best thing ever.

E.I. - What's your most embarrassing CCWA moment?
R.M. - Having a meltdown pitching against the Brewers last year when I started screaming profanities and kicked the wiffle bucket a good fifteen yards.

E.I. - Miracle Whip or Mayo?
R.M. - Miracle Whip is hands down superior to mayo.

E.I. - What's in your CD player right at this moment?
R.M. - "The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore" compilation; this is by far one of the best things I've heard in a while!

E.I. - If you were stranded on an island and could only have three things what would they be?
R.M. - Pizza, Playstation and Rihanna.

E.I. - Who's the toughest batter to face in the CCWA?  Toughest pitcher?
R.M. - The toughest batter is no one.  I either strike'em out or walk'em, more of the latter.  The toughest pitcher I would have to say is Eric Keele.  He mixes pitches and speeds real well; hard to figure out.

E.I. - Who's your favorite MLB team and player?
R.M. - The Mariners are far and away my favorite team.  My favorite player of all-time is Jay Buhner; love guys who crush the ball and strike out a ton!

E.I. - How long do you plan on playing in the CCWA?
R.M. - Until my career batting average is .067.

E.I. - Who's your favorite pro wrestler?
R.M. - "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon.  He had the best finishing move ever, the Razor's Edge.  It was always awesome when at the beginning of the match he would talk shit, then call whoever it was "Chico" and then throw his toothpick in their face.

E.I. - Cologne?
R.M. - Aqua Di Gio........Holla!

E.I. - What are your three favorite albums?
R.M. - 88 Fingers Louie "Back on the Streets", Madonna "True Blue" and ALL "Mass Nerder".

E.I. - What's something about you that we should know but don't?
R.M. - Contrary to popular belief I am not good in bed.