Player Spotlights
Where do you work or go to school? I work for the Durham Bulls. It’s a perfect job for me because I get paid for watching baseball. I hang the K’s when a pitcher strikes out a batter.
How long have you been a Miracle League player? 11 Seasons. I started in the fall of 2014.
What team(s) are you currently playing on? I play on the Senior Advanced Player Academy and I play for the Durham Bulls at the new Durham field.
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? When I’m not playing baseball, I like to travel. I have been to a bunch of different states and countries. I have visited Madrid, Amsterdam, Canada, Mexico, and Italy. I really enjoyed Italy because I got to see Lake Como – that’s where they filmed parts of Star Wars, Episode 2.
I also enjoy traveling to different baseball parks to see the 2024 World Champion – Los Angeles Dodgers play. I went this summer to Cincinnati to see them beat the Reds.
Where do you live, work or go to school? I live in Raleigh, NC and I work at Gabi’s Grounds.
How long have you been a Miracle League player? I have been in Miracle League for 12 years.
What team do you currently play on? I am a Raleigh Blue Jay.
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? I am into sports. I like to play basketball and flag football.
I got the lead role of Danny Zuko in Artists with Disabilities production of “Grease: School Edition”.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? I really like making new friends and hanging out with my teammates. I love when we have baseball players as our buddies!
Volunteer Spotlights
Where do you live? I live in Durham, NC.
How long have you been a Miracle League coach? I have been volunteering with the Miracle League for roughly 8 years. I started as a Buddy, then was an Assistant Coach for a number of years, and have been a Head Coach for a year now!
What team are you currently coaching? I currently coach the Durham Nationals.
What do you like to do when you are not at the ball field? I love just about anything that gets me outdoors – running, hiking, cycling, golfing, and going to baseball games or other sporting events with my friends.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? I love seeing everyone on and off the field full of joy. The players are having a blast hitting home runs, the coaches and volunteers are having a great time helping the players, and the friends and family in the stands are always smiling and laughing watching all of the action. It brings us all together and puts us on the same playing field, which I think is incredible. And even though we try to limit it, I can’t help but crack up every time players refuse to stop at second or third and have to hit a home run!
Every week is a highlight, but I loved being part of a skills clinic with some players from the Durham Bulls this past summer. The Miracle League players were amazed by all of their game-used gear, but really, I think the Bulls players were most impressed by how talented and fun to work with our players were. I had a great time helping out, and loved watching the kids be amazed and improve their baseball skills.
Where do you live? My husband Mike and I live in Apex.
How long have you been volunteering with the Miracle League? I have been coaching for 9 years.
What team do you currently coach? I coach the Cary Marlins.
What do you like to do when you are not at the ball field? I love it all! -from the sign-in table where we share high fives, hugs and catch up on our week at school to watching their face light up when they hear their walk up song; to seeing the excitement in the stands when a player hits the ball; to the cheers from their team when they get back to the dugout. It’s what keeps me coming back each season!!
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