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USA Junior National Team Player Profile 3 – Mitchell Elliott

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

Third in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.


#11 Mitchell Elliott
Height: 5′ 10″ – R/R
Position: Outfield
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
3330 miles to Whitehorse

Did You Know ?

• Born January 3, 1991
• Attends Pine-Richland High School
• Favorite pro team: St. Louis Cardinals
• Why do you play softball?: “It’s fun, a great experience, and it helps bring my ability to a whole new level in both softball and baseball.”
• Favorite book: 3 Nights in August
• Favorite food: Chicken parmesan
• Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretsky
• Hero: My parents

Accomplishments

2006 16U Sioux Falls Rookies
• National Runner-Up

Coach’s Corner

“Elliott is a USA outfielder who can play any of the three positions. Mitch will add speed and depth to an already strong core of outfielders. Mitch is the son of long time men’s Major player Tye Elliott.”

— Coach Tim Lyon

Prior Profiles Posted

1. Jeremy Cline
2. Nicholas Cole

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Canadian Junior National Player Profile 2 – Patrick Avery

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships


This is the second in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.


#17 Patrick Avery

Born: April 20th, 1990
Hometown: Larry`s River, NS
7338 kilometers, 4400+ miles to Whitehorse
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Position: Pitcher, Center Field, Shortstop

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sex: Male
Birthdate: April 20, 1990
Birthplace: Antigonish, NS Canada
Hometown: Larry’s River, NS Canada
Residence: Larry’s River, NS Canada
Languages spoken: English
Height: 183 cm / 6’0″
Weight: 70 kg / 154 lbs
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Marital status: Single
Father: Wayne
Mother: Sandra
Brothers: Cory
Sisters: Ashley
Noteable relatives in Sport: Brother Cory played for Junior Men’s National Team in 2005
High School: Guysborough Academy
High School Location: Guysborough
Most Influential Person: Father
Softball Goals: Win a medal with Team Canada
Club Team: Guysborough Athletics
Years on National Team: 1
Favourite Movie: American History X
Favourite Food: Steak
Favourite TV Show: Family Guy
Favourite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Favourite Musician/Group: The Game, Dr Dre, Eminem
Favourite Quote: The only thing worse than finishing second, is finishing third.


(Information courtesy of Softball Canada)

Prior Profiles Posted:

1. Derek Arsenie

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USA Junior National Team Player Profile 2 – Nicholas Cole

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

This is the second in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.


#3 Nicholas Cole
Height: 5′ 10″
Position: Outfield – R/R
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
(Photo not available)

(Information courtesy of the official USA Softball website.)

Did you know?

• Born April 11, 1989
• Attends Consumnes River College
• What inspires you to play softball? “My bash brother Gentry Mitchell!”
• Favorite movie: “Hardball”
• Favorite pro team: Los Angeles Angels
• Dream career: Sports medicine
• Favorite food: Shrimp
• Three people, living or dead, you would have dinner with: Michael Jordan, Jackie Robinson, and Barry Bonds

Coach’s Corner:

“A California native who will play in the USA outfield. Nick brings great athleticism and knowledge of the game to this team. Another quiet leader who leads by his work ethic and professionalism on the field. ”

— Coach Tim Lyon

Prior Profiles Posted

1. Jeremy Cline

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10 Days and Counting…

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

(click logo for official website)

(and 15 days to the first broadcast on Ballparkradio.com)

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USA Junior National Team Player Profile 1 – Jeremy Cline

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

First in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.


#29 Jeremy Cline
Height: 5′ 8″
Position: Outfield – L/R
Hometown: Pauma, Calif. (about an hour north of San Diego)

(Information courtesy of the official USA Softball website.)

Did you know?

• Born April 20, 1989
• Attends Palomar College
• Why do you play softball?: “Because the game is fast and very competitive
• Favorite pro team: San Diego Padres
• Three people, living or dead, you would have dinner with: Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur, & Hugh Hefner
• Favorite color(s): Black, White & Red
• Favorite Quote: “The shortest path is not always the best to go.”

Accomplishments:

2007 Pala Men’s Fastpitch Club
• Finished second at NAIA Nationals

2007 Pala Men’s Baseball Club
• Finished first at Labor Day Tournament
• Named to All-Tournament Team

2007 Valley Center High School Baseball
• Member of 1st Team All-County
• Named team’s VIP

2006 Valley Center High School Baseball
• Named Honorable Mention for All-County
• Awarded the Silver Bat

Coach’s Corner:

“Although Jeremy came to the program late in the cycle, after being recommended by a member of the 2005 USA Team, he quickly earned his way onto this team. Jeremy is a solid outfielder who can hit in any spot in the order.”

— Coach Tim Lyon

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15 Days and Counting…

Thursday, June 5th, 2008


(and 19 days to the first broadcast on Ballparkradio.com)

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Owen Sound to Host Canadian Jr. Men’s Championships – August 3-10

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

From the official Owen Sound website:

The Owen Sound Fastpitch Association is proud to host the 2008 Canadian Junior Men’s Fastball Championships, August 3rd – 10th 2008. Games will be played at Duncan McClellan Park, which has been home to some of the countries biggest tournaments ets and the games best players.

Owen Sound is located on beautiful Georgian Bay, approximately 2 hrs north of Toronto. The counties of Grey and Bruce are said to be home to some of the most picturesque parts of Canada and the 30,000 people that live here, know that to be true.

We have a long standing tradition of great fastball in our area. We know that 2008 will only help to strengthen that history.

Good luck to all of the teams in the regular season and their provincial qualifiers. We look forward to hosting you in the month of August.

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