This Week in Somerset Baseball - Ngin

This Week in Somerset Baseball…
It was great week for baseball in Somerset Baseball League so let’s get right to it -
here are our players of the week!

Tee-Ball Division – players of the week
From the tee-ball D’Backs:

On 6/15/21 the DBACKS played the Dodgers:
The Hustle award went to Haylee Teves – Congratulations Haylee!

Listening to the coach award went to Benjamin Pereira – Way to go Benjamin!

Honorable mention went to Savannah Henry and Owen DuBois for great fielding!

Instructional Division – players of the week
Instructional Phillies players of the week are Brenden Vieira and Jaxon Pelletier.
Brenden is a really great hitter and is starting to pay attention in the field. We all
love Brenden’s personality, it’s sometimes hard for him to pay attention to the
game but when he is paying attention, he is a great baseball player. Brenden is a
funny kid, he will change into his cleats mid game and when he does, he runs like
the wind!! We all enjoyed Brenden this season and he will be greatly missed.
Jaxon has worked really hard at baseball this season and has really gotten his bat
on the ball these last few weeks. When Jaxon hits the ball his face lights up the
sky and you can see how proud he is of himself. We are all so proud of you Jaxon
and it’s been a pleasure watching him progress over the season. Instructional
Phillies coaches are extremely proud of all their players as they all played their
hearts out and all had amazing improvement over the season. Congratulations
Phillies on a wonderful season. We will miss you all and can’t wait to see you all
next season.

The Instructional White Sox co-players of the week for June 21 are AJ Laurence
and Robbie Gaw. Being the youngest and smallest player in the league, AJ faced
some distinct challenges. He worked hard and improved as the season
progressed. This week, AJ was able to hit a pitched ball and score some runs.
Robbie was also a very inexperienced player. Although older than AJ, he faced
similar challenges. His skill level and understanding of the game, were minimal at
the beginning of the season, but improved by the end of the season. He too, was
able to hit some pitched balls in the last few games. We very much enjoyed
working with both boys and would look forward to doing so again.

Instructional A’s player of the week is Nathan Corsini. This past week Nathan had
some hits from coach pitch. He’s come a long way from the first practice. He’s
always smiling and having fun. He’s made friends with his teammates, and they all
love to play with him. We can all see that Nathan loves baseball, Nathan is a great
kid and we enjoyed coaching him this year.

Instructional Red Sox player of the week is Damon Forcier. Damon had his best
game of the season the last game with some nice hits! He enjoys the game and
the company of his teammates. Always trying his hardest! Great job Damon!

Rookie Division – player of the week
From the Rookie Division Red Sox - Christian Baptista

Christian joined Somerset Baseball League 3 years ago and continues to show
improvement and passion for the game! He continues to work hard and wanting
to learn. His love for baseball shows on and off the field. He’s been a great
teammate and respects his coaches and peers. He has been a consistent threat at
the plate with his bat and only struck out once all season! Christian has played
many positions in the field, but pitching has become his favorite and he has been
working hard to learn. This week, he was the starting pitcher for the team’s first
playoff game, pitching the first two innings, allowing only one hit, and striking out
4! A job well done young man! With his drive and passion for the game, Christian
has a bright future on the field!!!

Minor Division – players of the week

From the Minor Division Royals – The Royals won their first playoff game in a
tough game against the Braves. We actually have co-players of the week as it was
a complete team effort. Our first player of the week is Carter Richardson who was
our starting pitcher and gave up just 1 run in the first 2 innings. He also led off for
us in the bottom of the first inning with a single and eventually came around to
score the first run of the game for us as we scored 4 runs that inning. Carter did
struggle a little in the 3rd inning after some good hitting from our opponent, the
Braves. However before leaving in the third, he still managed to get 2 outs that
inning with a total of 6 strikeouts in the game.

Our second player of the week was Luke DeMoura who capped off the first inning
with an inside the park home run to left field that went all the way to the fence.
Luke also played excellent defense at 1B, 2B and in the outfield. Congratulations
to both Carter and Luke and to the entire Royals team on getting the win in a
great playoff game!

From the Minor Division Red Sox - In a pitcher's duel, Jackson Levesque threw two
and one-third innings of scoreless ball, with 5 K’s and only one earned run. Aiden
Bell took the hill with two outs in the third and closed the game out, with 11 K’s,
one hit and just one earned run.
At the plate, Ben Dumont went 2-for-3, with a double. Aiden bell also went 2-for-
3 with an Inside the Park homer and a triple. Connor Dorsey, who started the 6th
inning rally for the Red Sox, went 2-for-3, with a clutch, two-strike hit to right
field.

Connor Dorsey was awarded the team's Heart and Hustle award. Connor
displayed the leadership, effort and attitude that has made him an integral part of
every team he's been a part of.

Congratulations to Aiden Bell who won the league's Minor Division Silver Slugger
award for the season's best hitter. Aiden Bell stroked several inside the park
home runs this season.

Congratulations also to Lucas St. Laurent who won the league’s Minor Division Cy
Young award for the season’s best pitcher. Lucas was consistently effective on
the mound this season for the Phillies amassing many K’s to help his team.

So those are the players that “wowed” us this past week. Camp Bow Wow
located in Swansea is our sponsor for players of the week. Don’t see your name?
Remind your coach to submit your accomplishments for next week’s player of the
week and you may see your name listed next time. Players of the week are
selected not only for their playing skills but also for displaying good
sportsmanship, teamwork, good listening skills and resilience.

Don’t Miss Our Summer Baseball League Raider Clinic!
Register now for our 3rd annual Somerset Baseball League Raider Clinic. The
clinic will be conducted by SBRHS Head Coach Dennis Almeida and staff and will
be held at the SBRHS, July 19 to 23 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Cost is $200 a player
for current Somerset Baseball League players and $250 a player for Non-Somerset
Baseball League players. (Sibling Discounts Applicable).

This popular clinic is great way to further develop skills, knowledge of the game,
teamwork, and friendship.

*Check in starts daily @8:30am.

Click here to Register!

Get to know our Board of Directors,
In this segment, we interview a member of our volunteer Board. This week, we
interview board member, Frank Baptista:
How did you get involved with Somerset Baseball League and when did you join
the board? My first involvement with Somerset baseball was as a player for then Somerset
Little League over 30 years ago. Most recently, my son joined the league in 2017 and I’ve been
coaching and volunteering since then. I joined the board this year.

What do you do in your role as a board member? I’m the Rookie Division Director.

What are some accomplishments you have seen since being a part of the board?
I think the biggest accomplishment since being a part of the board is that amidst the Covid-19
pandemic, we’ve been able to provide a safe playing experience for school-aged children.

What has been your best experience or favorite memory since being involved
with the league? It’s a been an absolute pleasure serving as part of the board and the
experience working with the other members has been great! All the board members

truly love what they do, and it shows in every board meeting. Each and every one of us
have the children’s best interest and truly care about our baseball community and that
has been the best experience thus far!

Frank - Thank you for your volunteerism and if any of our readers would like to join
Somerset Baseball League’s volunteer Board of Directors to be part of a local nonprofit
that provides for a rewarding experience and that truly gives back to the community to
make it a better place for our youth, please e-mail us
at somersetbaseball02726@hotmail.com All are welcome!

Calendar Fundraiser Winners
Each week we will be announcing the daily calendar winners. Winners are being
contacted and will receive their prizes over the coming days. Here are the
winners thus far:

June 1 – Pam Plant – Target gift card
June 2 – Stacey Viveiros – Chili’s gift card
June 3 – Jeffrey Morais – Agoro’s gift card
June 4 – Paul Carvalho – Firestone Oil Change & O’Reilly Autoparts Car Wash set
June 5 – Erica Brito – Shaw’s Supermarket gift card
June 6 – Jennifer Stott – Fiesta Restaurant Gift Card
June 7 – Alexia Bouchard – Applebee’s Gift Card
June 8 – Sandy Beaudoin – Exxon/Mobil Gas Card
June 9 – Kaitlyn Gregoire – Target Gift Card
June 10 – Sue Faria – Barrett’s Ale House Gift Card
June 11 – Owen Rego – Farm Coast Market Gift Certificate
June 12 – Joyce Alexander – Cardi’s Gift Card
June 13 – Kristen Serpa – Walmart Gift Card
June 14 – Laurie Laliberte – Dunkin’ Gift Card
June 15 – Sara Farias – Piri Piri Gift Certificate
June 16 – Patty Dorsey – Gift Card Bonanza!
June 17 – Adam Burnieika – Longhorn Steakhouse Gift Card
June 18 – Deodata daSilva – Applebee’s Gift Certificate
June 19 – Jessica Brown – Stop & Shop Gift Card
June 20 – Brittany Comfrey – Market Basket Gift Card
June 21 – Heather Monoson – Target Gift Card

June 22 – Tamara Areias – Agoro’s Gift Card
June 23 – Natalie Tavares – Dunkin’ Gift Card
June 24 – Cory McDougal – Sonic Gift Card
June 25 – Vincent Mis – Longhorn Steakhouse Gift Card
June 26 – Carol Miranda - $100!

Keep your calendars handy because there are still plenty of prizes left in our June
calendar raffle!

Thank you to all for making our annual calendar fundraiser a success!

Never Give Up!
In the 2011 American League wildcard game, the Tampa Bay Rays were losing to
the New York Yankees 7-0 in the 8th inning. Losing by seven runs that late in the
game, many would have given up. But the Rays did not stop trying. Evan
Longoria helped his team in the 8th inning with a home run to drive in 3 runs and
after Dan Johnson, with 2 outs and 2 strikes against him in the 9th inning hit a
home run to tie the game, this game is anything but over. Evan Longoria was at
the plate again in the 12th but what are the odds he could hit another home run in
the same game? Well, watch this video and see what happens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GebYKAlUIQ

Dan Johnson, Evan Longoria, and the Tampa Bay Rays remind us yet again, that no
matter the odds, as long as there is still a chance, we should…Never Give Up!

Coach’s Counsel
In this segment, Coach gives his advice to your questions. Here’s this week’s Q&A
with Coach.

Question: What’s the best way to prepare to hit when I’m in the on-deck circle?

Coach’s Answer: Develop an on-deck routine. Copy and paste the link below to
watch this video from Dick’s Sporting Goods to see how you should prepare for
your next at-bat: https://protips.dickssportinggoods.com/sports-and-
activities/baseball/developing-your-on-deck-routine-baseball-hitting-tips

Have a Question for Coach? Submit your question and we may include it in next
week’s edition.

Trivia Question??
The answer to last week’s trivia question: Which field(s) are named in memory of
Officer Roy Stout?

Answer: c) The T-Ball Complex

This week’s trivia question: Where can you find this Somerset Baseball League
sign?

a) Pottersville Baseball Field
b) The South Complex
c) The T-Ball Complex
d) Chace School Baseball Field

Answer in next week’s edition!

Sponsor Spotlight
We really appreciate the support our sponsors give for the benefit of everyone’s
players. This week’s local business that has given back to the community by
sponsoring Somerset Baseball League is…Car Connections! Need to buy a car?
Car Connections’ mission is to provide the ultimate automobile buying experience
by purchasing quality automobiles at the best prices and passing the savings on to
their customers. They are conveniently located at 1821 County St., Somerset,
MA. Stop by and see their great selection of cars or give them a call today at 508-

675-3750 and when you do, tell them: “Thank you for supporting Somerset
Baseball League!”

Last chance to get your highlights and team news in TWISB– Team Managers and
Coaches – yes, we decided to add one more edition due to the numerous
requests we received for more “This week in Somerset Baseball.” But next week
really will be our last edition of the season so reply to this email to include your
team news in next week’s final 2021 spring season edition of This Week in
Somerset Baseball!

Until Next Week…Play Ball!