Sports
Getting To Know Newtown’s Cal Ripken World Series Players
Published: Aug 18, 2023 6:55 am
Newtown's 9U baseball team advanced to the Cal Ripken World Series. Here is a little fun information on each player.
Jacob Christos #7Position: OutfieldFavorite food: HibachiFavorite part about baseball: Time with my teammates. Favorite memory in World Series: Scoring the tying run against Bahamas.Jackson Christos #14Position: Pitcher/catcherFavorite food: Peanut butter and jellyFavorite part about baseball: Being with my friends.Favorite WS memory: Scoring the winning run against the Bahamas.
Christopher Fairbairn #33Position: Third baseFavorite food: Grilled cheese and truffle friesFavorite part about baseball: Playing alongside his friends Favorite moment from WS: Meeting kids from Hawaii and Bahamas, as well as getting to pitch one inning.
Kolby Conklin #31Position: PitcherFavorite food: Steak Best thing about baseball: Teammates Favorite memory: Getting player of the game.
Mason Leonard #30Position: Second and shortstop Favorite food: NY strip steakFavorite part about baseball: I love baseball because I have fun playing the game. Favorite memory: Playing against and meeting new teams.
Hudson Levy #3 Position: Centerfield Favorite food: Chick-Fil-A SandwichWhat do you love about baseball: Winning big games.Favorite memory from WS: Austin hitting a walk-off to win the game.
Braxton Kuzma #9Position: Second base/left fieldFavorite food: Spaghetti Favorite part about baseball: Hanging out with my teammates. Favorite memory from WS: When we dogpiled Austin after we beat the Bahamas, and catching lizards outside the hotel with my friends.
Felipe Costa #11Position: Pitcher/outfielderFavorite food: Homemade chicken noodle soup Favorite part about baseball: I love the excitement and playing with my teammates in the game. Favorite memory from WS: Hanging out and talking about baseball with the Bahamas and Hawaii teams.
Owen Leighton #27Position: Left field Favorite food: ChickenFavorite part about baseball: The action.Favorite memory from the WS: Coming back against the Bahamas.
Quinn Garvin #99Position: First base Favorite food: Cheeseburger Favorite part about baseball: Playing my position at first base. Favorite memory from World Series: Being with all my teammates.
Christopher Evans #10 Position: Catcher Favorite food: My mom’s shrimp and rice.Favorite part about baseball: I love to play with my friends and of course love to win. Favorite memories from WS: When I got the Golden Glove and the game ball from the umpire.
Austin Luczak #2Position: Shortstop/pitcherFavorite food: CheeseburgersWhat do you love about baseball: I love when you get a good hit.Favorite memory from World Series: The game I pitched against the Bahamas.