Meet the 2023 Team: Derek Evans

It's the time of the year were we introduce you to the JRF Panthers team! Today we introduce Derek Evans!

Name: Derek Evans

Nickname: D-Money

Position: Utility & Coach

Number: 1

Years on the team: 15th Year

What would be your walk up song if could have one?

Menace 2 Society - Freddie Gibbs

Beer or drink of choice during the game?

Water

Favorite MLB, Minor League or college baseball team?

Phillies

What do you like to do outside softball?

Coach, travel, watch sports, write and make music

Favorite thing about the JRF Panthers team?

Getting to reunite with some of my high school friends each summer and making new ones

What was your previous experience before playing adult softball? (Little league, high school, legion, college)

Little league

Advice to future JRF or softball players?

Give 100%, play hard, play to win but don't take yourself too seriously. Stay humble.

Favorite Quote?

"Blessed is the life that enjoys the journey"