Wily Mo Pena

I met Wily Mo Pena at Tropicana Field on February 9, 2019 during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Wily signed a 2006 Fleer Ultra baseball card for me during an autograph signing by players from the MLB

 alumni.

Fast forward to 2022, my son is now coached by Wily!

The picture above shows my son with his coaches after winning a championship tournament in February, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida. My son can be seen holding up a baseball which was retrieved after he hit his first out of the park home run!

Pictured from left to right: Coach Brett Morales, Coach Josciel Veras, my son, Braden & Coach Wily

Phil Mankowski

Phil Mankowski signed a 1979 Topps baseball card for me on February 9, 2019 during an MLB alumni autograph signing at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Phil mentioned that he remembered speaking with me a few months prior, when he met my son at a youth baseball clinic. He said that my son stood out to him because of his natural ability and footwork while fielding ground balls at the age of 7. He added for us to continue working, because he believes my son can only improve as he grows! Quite a nice compliment!

Jason Johnson

I met Jason Johnson on February 9, 2019 at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field. Jason was part of the MLB alumni and signing autographs for fans. Jason signed a 2002 Upper Deck baseball card.

Brian Tollberg

Brian Tollberg signed a 2000 Bowman baseball card for me on February 9, 2019 during an MLB alumni autograph signing at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest.

Bill Nahorodny

I met Bill Nahorodny at Tropicana Field on February 9, 2019 during an MLB alumni autograph signing at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Bill signed a 1981 Topps baseball card.

Bob Stinson

I met Bob Stinson at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field on February 9, 2019. Bob signed a 1974 Topps baseball card during an MLB alumni autograph signing.

Sixto Sanchez

I met Sixto Sanchez at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies, on March 12, 2017. Sixto became the Phillies number one top prospect and was traded to the Miami Marlins on February 7, 2019 along with catcher, Jorge Alfaro and southpaw, Will Stewart for  catcher, J.T. Realmuto. Sixto signed an 8x10 picture.