Michael

This boy wakes up ready to get outside and hit a bucket of balls and throw a bucket into his 9 pocket. He always has a smile out there.

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Hitting, pitching and the teammates!


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

First off it would be his birth father Mike(RIP) because he gave him a second chance at a life. Coach Tony Rickerson(RIP) for always telling him to NEVER GIVE UP! Gabe Grubbs, his encouragement and wanting to be like him.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Watching him throw his first no hitter as well as his first over the fence home-run.

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