Player Spotlight
Where do you live or go to school? I live in Cary and go to Lindley College which I love! I’m missing it and my friends there (due to Covid outbreak).
How long have you been a Miracle League player? Since the very beginning – I helped dig the first shovel of dirt on the field. 😊
What team are you currently playing on? Yankees – always a Yankee. 😊😊😊 Best coaches ever!!
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? I go out into the community with my friend Tyrell. We hike, eat lunch and my favorite new activity is fishing!
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? Getting a home run and having everyone so happy for me and clapping for me. It makes me feel great! It never gets old. And I love seeing all my friends on my team.
Where do you live? I live in Cary, NC.
How long have you been a Miracle League player? I’ve been a player with the MLT for a long time. I can’t remember when I started, but I think I was among the first players to graduate the Adult League. I was so afraid the fun would stop when I graduated, I just can’t thank MLT enough for opening to adults too.
What team are you currently playing on? I’m part of the Diamondbacks, one of the newest teams but among the best!
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? I enjoy playing baseball on my PS4, gaming on and offline. I enjoy watching baseball on TV. I like hanging out with friends, playing on my phone, hanging with my family, traveling, and meeting new people.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? It’s hard to say my favorite part of a game, each game has lots of thrills and entertainment: Teammates hanging out together, dunking the Coaches…it’s just so much fun. You just have come to experience it. It’s like the weekend, a holiday, and good times rolled up in one. Good people with a great purpose, nothing could be better. It makes me smile just thinking about the memories.
Volunteer Spotlight
Where do you live? Cary, NC
How long have you been Miracle League coaches? 14 years
What team are you currently coaching? Yankees since beginning of the league
What do you like to do when you are not coaching baseball? Volunteer with our Church, travel to visit family and friends, garden and cook
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? Favorite part is being with the players and their families. Sharing their joy and just enjoying them is what makes us happy and smile the entire time we are with them.
Where do you live? Cary, NC
How long have you been a Miracle League coach? 26 Seasons, I think. I’ve been there since the 1stseason.
What team are you currently coaching? Pirates
What do you like to do when you are not coaching baseball? Spend time with my wife and son. Play music. Exercise. Love, serve and encourage others.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Coaching, encouraging and teaching the players. Seeing the players execute real baseball activities (hitting, running, catching, throwing) and having a great time really playing the game. Why? It’s what God made me to do.
Event Feature
Calling all golf enthusiasts! On August 24th, Miracle League hosts “Swinging for the Fences” Golf Tournament at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill. Sign-in opens at 9:00 AM with a Shotgun Start at 10:30 AM. An afternoon awards banquet will wrap up a great day of golf and fundraising. For more information regarding registration, sponsorship, and event schedule, click here. We are grateful for your support!
Season Highlights
