2nd year Little league. From Maryvale,AZ. Utility Player Division champs Pitched at T.O.P.S 3rd place. School, Fam, Religion, Helping others
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Join the CompetitionRaphael focuses on teamwork, commitment, determination, hard work, vision, goals. Respecting n lifting up others. Sports have assisted in confidence and regulate emotions. When people doubt him, it gives him drive to show a difference.
On the field would be dad. Dad coaches and is a teacher. Raphael sees the support and hard work dad gives to his players and students. Mom allows Raphael to grow and make decisions on his own. Helps him understand the love of the game. Raphael’s little sister who looks up to him as a role model. His grandparents/aunts/uncles believe he can do anything as long as he puts his mind and effort into it. Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. Because they played with their heart and were under estimated.
Raphael’s 1st season of little league. He was 9. On a team with kids from 10-12 yrs old. He was discouraged but was determined to progress. He was the youngest and smallest on his team. Pitched for the first time. Became a strong hitter and base stealer.
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