Meet the North Andover Very little League District 14 champs | Neighborhood Sports activities
AUSTIN ALLEN
AGE: 12
Relatives: Dad and mom, Nicole and Aaron sister, Maddie (15)
Favored Meal: Mac and Cheese
Preferred SNACK: Potato chips
Beloved Community Restaurant: 99 Restaurant
Favorite BASEBALL Participant: Mookie Betts
Beloved Subject matter: Science
Long run Aspiration Work: Soccer participant
Detail I Enjoy MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Making plays and hitting
Supervisor BRENDAN SALACH ON ALLEN: “Austin has been on the crew all 3 a long time and had his very best spring season at any time, but he broke his finger in a playoff sport. He returned to the lineup just after the District finals. He is a speedster with a great bat, exceptional defender and can pitch as well.”
CONNOR ELDERKIN
AGE: 11
Household: Mother and father, Kerry and Justin sister, Meghan (14)
Favorite Meal: Grilled Chicken
Favorite SNACK: Goldfish
Favored Community Cafe: Chick Fil A
Most loved BASEBALL Participant: Xander Bogaerts
Beloved Issue IN School: Math
Foreseeable future Dream Occupation: Hockey Participant
Factor I Love MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Fielding and ingesting sunflower seeds
Supervisor SALACH ON ELDERKIN: “He’s our setting up next baseman and routinely will make difficult plays glimpse effortless. He is a great make contact with hitter who hardly ever strikes out.”
BRENDAN FOLEY
AGE: 12
Household: Mother and father, Kevin and Melanie sisters, Keira (17) and Maeve (13)
Favorite Food: Chicken, broccoli and ziti
Favourite SNACK: Popcorn
Favourite Nearby Restaurant: Woodman’s
Favorite BASEBALL Player: Dominic Keegan (Vanderbilt)
Favourite Matter IN University: Math
Long term Dream Occupation: Owning a athletics workforce
Factors I Really like MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Obtaining fun with my teammates and hitting
Supervisor SALACH ON FOLEY: “Brendan performs a excellent very first base, digging balls out of the dirt and frequently heading into a break up to extend his attain on close plays. With the bat Brendan has superior energy and loves to strike line drives in the gaps.”
SIMON GIVNER
AGE: 12
Relatives: Mom and dad, David and Dane sister, Sadie (10) brother, Sawyer (7)
Beloved Meal: Mac and Cheese
Favourite SNACK: Popcorn
Favourite Nearby Restaurant: Stachey’s
Most loved BASEBALL Player: J.D. Martinez
Favourite Issue IN College: Social studies
Long term Dream Job: Wildlife Officer
Detail I Love MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Catching
Manager SALACH ON GIVNER: “Simon is a newcomer to the team and has performed terrific for us. In the opening gave he experienced 2 stellar catches in RF to promptly assert himself. He is acquiring a pleasant summer time at the plate as properly batting over .300.”
HARRISON GOODROW
AGE: 12
Loved ones: Parents, Jen and Matt sisters Katie (25) and Sarah (23) brother, Nolan (20)
Most loved Meal: Pasta with sauce
Favourite SNACK: French fries
Favorite Local Cafe: Buono Bistro
Preferred BASEBALL Player: Christian Vázquez
Favored Subject IN School: Science
Future Desire Work (Other than BASEBALL Participant): Archeologist
Point I Love MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Producing performs and being with my teammates
Supervisor SALACH ON GOODROW: “Harry is an great defender, he caught the very last out of the district championship. Harry has an great eye at the plate and prospects the group in walks.”
JACOB GALLANT
AGE: 12
Family members: Joe and Olivia Gallant brother, Lucas (6)
Most loved Meal: Steak tips, Caesar salad with tons of Caesar dressing.
Beloved SNACK: Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos (Purple Bag)
Favored Regional Restaurant: Stacheys
Preferred BASEBALL Participant: Chicago Cubs’ Javier Baez.
Preferred Matter IN College: Language Arts.
Potential Aspiration Task: I’d adore to be a plumber.
Supervisor SALACH ON GALLANT: “Jake is an superb pitcher who excels by going the ball about and maintaining the hitters off harmony. When he’s not pitching he plays 3rd foundation. Jake has had a lot of clutch hits for us in the 3 many years we have been together.”
CHARLIE GRASSO
AGE: 11
Loved ones: Moms and dads, Ryan and Sarah twin brother/sister, Lucas (10) and Isabella (10)
Favorite Meal: Sushi
Favourite SNACK: Taki’s Pizza
Beloved Restaurant: Jade
Favored BASEBALL Player: Fernando Tatis Jr. simply because he is a great infielder
Beloved Faculty Issue: Heritage
Future Desire Position: Landscaper
Detail I Adore MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Batting, fielding and pitching
Manager SALACH ON GRASSO: “He’s the smallest player on the crew but has the largest smile. He is our leadoff hitter and spark plug. He’s amazingly fast, throws really hard and swings even harder.”
TREY MARTIN
AGE: 12
Spouse and children: Mothers and fathers, Deana and Ken sisters, Emma (19) and Hannah (16)
Most loved Meal: Pizza
Beloved SNACK: Watermelon
Favourite Area Restaurant: Stacheys
Favored BASEBALL Participant: Xander Bogaerts
Favorite Subject IN Faculty: Math
Long run Aspiration Career: Mentor
Matter I Like MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: I take pleasure in participating in with my good friends and assembly new players
Supervisor SALACH ON MARTIN: “Trey is a fantastic all-all around player. He’s batting above .650 and has 4 HRs (3 in a single recreation against Billerica in pool engage in.) He’s also a dominant pitcher, our shortstop when he doesn’t pitch and a excellent base runner.”
DUNNY MURPHY
AGE: 12
Loved ones: Mother, Stephanie father, Allan brother, Finn (16)
Favorite Meal: Burgers and fries
Favored SNACK: Chocolate malt balls
Beloved Neighborhood Cafe: Bertuccis
Favourite BASEBALL Player: Alex Verdugo
Favourite Issue IN Faculty: Social studies
Future Aspiration Work: Professional athlete
Supervisor SALACH ON MURPHY: “Dunny’s immergence as hitter and adaptable fielder has manufactured a big variation on the team. Performs all infield positions and has pitched particularly perfectly. As a hitter, he is batting above .550 and has 4 HRs.”
BRAYDEN SALACH
AGE: 12
Household: Mother and father, Brendan and Tara brothers, Liam (11), Owen (9)
Most loved Food: Meatball subs
Most loved SNACK: Welch’s fruit snacks
Favorite Community Cafe: Stachey’s
Favorite BASEBALL Participant: Javier Baez
Favorite Matter IN College: Fitness center
Long run Aspiration Career: Baseball bat designer
Factor I Like MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Actively playing with close friends
Supervisor SALACH ON BRAYDEN: “Brayden has been a brick wall powering the plate whilst shutting down the other teams’ working recreation. He’s also the #2 hitter who is very selective at the plate and has a .500 OBP.”
BEN SULLIVAN-LATTUGA
AGE: 12
Household: Mom, Lisa Lattuga stepdad, Paul Picano father, Mike Sullivan (father).
Favored Meal: Pasta or Pizza
Most loved SNACK: Lay’s Salt and Vinegar potato chips
Preferred Regional Restaurant: Burton’s Bar and Grill
Favorite BASEBALL Participant: Mookie Betts
Favourite Topic IN Faculty: Social Studies
Long run Dream Occupation: Basketball participant
Detail I Like MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Hitting dingers and enjoying with my mates
Manager SALACH ON SULLIVAN-LATTUGA: “Ben is a great athlete, bats lefty and throws righty. He’s our cleanup hitter, setting up pitcher, shortstop and 3rd-baseman. He’s received a great eye and is a super awesome child/fantastic teammate.”
QUINN STONECIPHER
AGE: 12
Household: Moms and dads, Tim and Kristen sister, Norah (10), brother, Grant (5)
Favored Food: Mac and Cheese
Beloved SNACK: Interesting Ranch Doritos
Most loved Area Restaurant: Ralphies in Salem N.H.
Favored BASEBALL Participant: Xander Bogaerts
Favourite University Subject: Science
Upcoming Desire Task: FBI Agent
Detail I Adore MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Staying component of a team
Manager SALACH ON STONECIPHER: “New to the staff, Quinn experienced an great spring year prior to having hurt in the championship recreation. He pitched properly for us in Bay States and performed an excellent 2B. Regrettably he is missing for the relaxation of the summer time.”
CHRISTIAN VALENTINO
AGE: 12
Family: Parents, Mike and Alicia Brothers Joe (21) and Mickey (15) sister, Kiki (18)
Most loved Meal: Steak
Most loved SNACK: Oreos
Favored Regional Cafe: McDonald’s
Favourite BASEBALL Participant: Major Papi
Preferred Topic IN School: Math
Potential Dream Career: Coach
Detail I Appreciate MOST ABOUT BASEBALL: Hitting with my dad
Manager SALACH ON VALENTINO: “Christian has a potent arm and great velocity, which makes him an fantastic outfielder. He has pitched nicely for us in Baystate League video games. His lefty bat has tons of pop and completely ready to explode. ”