BATT Academy Members of the Month:

July 2010

This month we want to recognize a special group of young ballplayers as our BATT Academy – MEMBERS OF THE MONTH.  They are the Lakeshore GraySox 10U travel team.  Not only is each player on the team a BATT Academy member, they can now all be called CHAMPIONS!!  The GraySox competed in the Cal Ripken “Big Kahuna” Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The GraySox returned to Maryland as champions after cruising through the competition with an 8-1 record.  In the championship game they defeated the Saints of St. Petersburg Florida by the score of 10-8.  Congratulations to the 10U GraySox, we are extremely proud of you for the excellent job you did representing Lake Shore, the BATT Academy, and the entire state of Maryland.  Job well done!!

Team Photo Above:

(Top Left) Bobby Quesenberry, Daniel Casalino, Roland Siwinski, Mike Storm, Blake Rebstock

(Bottom Left) Andrew Revels, Tommy McNamaara, Trace Carleon, Chase Hilliard, Dillon Young, Andrew Colebrook

 The GraySox are Managed by Jeff Young.  Assistant Coaches Shawn Rebstock, Marty Hilliard, Pop-Pop Caputo,and Aaron Revels.

And to all the Moms who spend tireless hours here at the BATT Academy, and out at the field as well.  Thank you!

June 2010

DJ Smith – Old Mill High School, 2010

This month the BATT Academy would like to recognize DJ Smith as our player of the month.  DJ was named MVP of the Brooks Robinson game, played at Camden Yards, by going 3-4 including a homerun and 3 RBI’s. 

Since graduating from Old Mill High School this past June, DJ has spent his summer playing for the Maryland Monarchs, an elite 18 & under travel team.  His strong work ethic, both on the field and here at the BATT, attracted the attention of area college coaches and now DJ will be continuing his baseball career next year at NCAA Division I UMBC.  Congratulations DJ, we at the BATT Academy feel fortunate to have hard working players such as yourself, and we wish you the best of luck next year at UMBC!

-The BATT Staff

May 2010

Jason Seitler – Chesapeake High School

Jason Seitler earns Batt Academy Player of the Month honors for May 2010.  A fierce competitor, Seitler led the Chesapeake Cougars on the mound with a 10-2 record including a runner-up finish in this year’s 4A State Title Game.  He also racked up a .462 average at the plate with 7 home runs.  Jason set the tone for this season by putting in numerous hours at the BATT Academy over the winter and his success is a direct result of his tireless work ethic.  Seitler will continue his playing career next year at Anne Arundel Community College. Congrats Jason from the entire BATT Academy staff!!

Steve Clevenger – Chicago Cubs After tearing up the Southern League with a .364 average early in the season, Clevenger was promoted from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa. Currently, Clevenger is batting .268 in 138 at-bats in the Pacific Coast League. Steve showed a tremendous work ethic this past off-season working out at the B.A.T.T. Academy and is a great role model for a lot of younger players. Congratulations Steve from the entire B.A.T.T. Academy staff!!