Player Spotlight
Where do you live & go to school? I live in Cary and I go to Wake Tech.
How long have you been a Miracle League player? I have been a Miracle League player for 12 years.
What team are you currently playing on? I currently play with the Advanced Player Academy
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? When I am not playing baseball, I like to play basketball, hockey, and snow ski. I also enjoy watching movies and hanging out with friends and my family.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? My favorite part of a Miracle League game is batting because it’s fun to try to hit homeruns. I also enjoy making friends on my baseball team.
Where do you live or go to school? I live in Cary.
How long have you been a Miracle League player? I’ve been playing Miracle League for 7 years.
What team are you currently playing on? I am currently playing on the Ray’s Adult Team.
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball? I like to play basketball, listen to music and walk my dogs.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game and why? My favorite part of Miracle League is being able to see all my friends because we no longer are in school together.
Volunteer Spotlight
Where do you live? Cary, NC
How long have you been a Miracle League volunteer? The past 9 years (wow!)
What team are you currently coaching? I have coach the Indians. #1!
What do you like to do when you are not coaching baseball? Outside of the ballfield, you might find me hiking in the woods with my husband and two silly pups, cleaning up litter around Jordan Lake with my co-workers, traveling across the country with my mom and sister, or attending an author event for my recently published children’s book.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? My favorite part of a Miracle League game is watching each player round third base. Their styles might be different–some walk, some run, some roll, some even do cartwheels–but to see their faces light up as they cross home plate is such a joy. You can’t help but smile and cheer!
Where do you live? Knightdale
How long have you been a Miracle League volunteer? 8 or 9 years
What team are you currently coaching? OR What is your volunteer role? Cardinals and Advanced Player Academy
What do you like to do when you are not coaching baseball OR volunteering with MLT? Watching movies, playing video games and board games, and obstacle course racing.
What is your favorite part of a Miracle League game? Why? My favorite part of a Miracle League game is hearing the families and friends cheer for the players. It is seeing the players face light up as they hit the ball and the crowd erupts or when they cross home plate for a run and everyone in the stands screams and cheers. It really warms your heart being surrounded by such a caring community.
Event Feature
Back by popular demand, our 2nd Annual Swinging for the Fences Golf Tournament will take place Monday, August 16th at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill. We are excited for a big day for golfing, yummy foods and beverages, and the generosity support of our many sponsors!
Speaking of support, we will need some volunteers to help make this a successful golf tourney! Volunteer jobs include Check-in Assistants, Beverage Cart Drivers, Observers/Witnesses for Holes-in-One and our special Swinging-for-the-Fences Holes, and more! Email AHuffman@MLTriangle.com for detail or to sign up to help out.
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