This series will help coaches and spectators, old and new alike, get a better idea of who each of the participating coaches is from a BBL standpoint. We asked the coaches a set of questions about their experiences with Backyard Baseball and the BBL:

Schlim Shady

Preferred Alias/Nickname: Schlim, G, Whatever

Any details on your life outside of the BBL that you would like to share? N/A

How long have you been playing Backyard Baseball? How did you get started with it? Got 2001 when it was new from a cereal box.

What’s your preferred version of Backyard Baseball? 2001 Squad

What’s your favorite field? Sandy Flats

What’s your favorite team to play as? Braves

What’s your favorite real-life team? Braves

Who’s your favorite Backyard Kid? Dmitri or Maria

Who’s your favorite Pro Kid? Raul Mondesi

Who’s your favorite generic player (if you have one)? Wally Evans

How did you get into the BBL? Helped found it

Briefly explain your history in the BBL. First season champ, played S2 and S3

What are your hopes and/or expectations for this season? Gotta be championship or bust, right?