By CINDY CROSBY
Cindyc4@yahoo.com
Lucas Pellum
Son of Scott Pellum and Crystal Shumard
Colleton Prep Academy – 5th grade
Primary position(s): second base, pitcher
On Baseball: My favorite thing about the game of baseball is making a good play after a quick decision.
Favorite Athlete: Javier Baez, the shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.
“We have a solid major’s All-Star team and will be very competitive in this year’s tournament.”
Nick Martin
Son of Christy and Tiger Martin
Bells Elementary – 5th grade
Primary position(s): shortstop, pitcher
On Baseball: I love everything about baseball.
Favorite Athlete: Kris Bryant
“We have a great team, and I am looking forward to making Colleton County proud.”
Charlie Walker
Son of Allie and Jesse Walker
Colleton County Middle School – 6th grade
Primary position(s): catcher, third base
On Baseball: My favorite thing about the game of baseball is being able to play on a team with my friends and have fun.
Favorite Athlete: J.T. Ramuto, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
“I am excited about representing Colleton County during the All-Star games. We have great players and great coaches. I am looking forward to playing our best this weekend.”
Danziel Chapman, Jr.
Son of Amani Hills
Colleton County Middle School – 7th grade
Primary position(s): centerfield
On Baseball: My favorite thing about baseball is hitting.
Favorite Athlete: My mom.
“We are dedicated to playing baseball.”
Michael Witkin
Son of Spencer and Sharon Witkin
Colleton County Middle School – 7th grade
Primary position(s): pitcher, first base
On Baseball: My favorite thing about baseball is pitching.
Favorite Athlete: Freddie Freeman
“I like all of our players. We have strong pitching and a very deep lineup.”
Johnny Yonce
Son of Trey and Chrissy Younce
South Carolina Virtual Charter School – 6th grade
Primary position(s): first base, pitcher, left field
On Baseball: My favorite thing about baseball is the thrill from hitting a dinger.
Favorite Athlete: Freddie Freeman
“I think we have a really good club of ball players to represent Colleton County.”
Cameron Grayson
Son of Brandon and Courtney Grayson
Colleton County Middle School – 7th grade
Primary position(s): utility
On Baseball: My favorite thing about baseball is having fun with my team.
Favorite Athlete: Jaylen Ramsey
“I love that everyone on my team has a love for baseball and is willing to play together as a team.”
Jacob Singleton
Son of Martin Singleton and Melinda McClendon
Colleton County Middle School – 6th grade
Primary position(s): third base, pitcher
On Baseball: My favorite thing about baseball is to pitch.
Favorite Athlete: Jackie Robinson
“It's an honor to be able to get to where I'm at, make it to the All-Stars and represent Colleton County. Why might you ask? Because, like I always tell my parents and friends, I am built differently.”
Trip Norris
Son of Aileen and Marshall Norris
Colleton County Middle School – 7th grade
Primary position(s): pitcher
On Baseball: I like everything about baseball – watching and playing.
Favorite Athlete: Christian Walter
“I am looking forward to playing for Colleton County alongside the friends I’ve played ball with for years.”
Elias Mathys
Son of Jason and Jessica Mathys
AP Academy – 6th grade
Primary position(s): third base
On Baseball: Hitting is the best part of baseball.
Favorite Athlete: I look up to my dad who played professional baseball.
“I am excited to represent Colleton County.”
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Galil Frazier
Jaden Randolph
