This week’s All Star Baseball Academy Player of the Week Award goes to Evan Longino. Evan is a first baseman and pitcher for ASBA Warminster’s 13U Team. Evan is in 7th grade at Germantown Academy, and hopes to make the school team in the Spring. Evan is coached by John Bellis.
Evan did very well at the plate for the weekend of the 19th and 20th, but his biggest accomplishment came with one swing of the bat. Evan hit a towering home run that traveled an estimated 350 feet.
Coach Bellis was in awe of Longino’s shot, saying “It was the farthest I’ve seen a ball hit by a kid his age.”
Coach Bellis also added, “The main thing I’m looking forward to seeing is how his swing develops. He’s already a big, strong kid for his age, and once he gets his swing down, it’s going to be fun to watch him play. I’m excited.”
Mrs. Longino was thrilled to hear of Evan’s selection as Player of the week, and has enjoyed her son’s experience with All Star.
“It’s been a very positive experience. He’s learned a lot of the fundamentals from Coach Bellis. Coach Bellis has done a wonderful job of making sure the kids learn those fundamentals. Evan has been challenged in a good way and has had fun with the team. Overall, it’s been a very positive and rewarding experience.”
For the season, Evan said, “It was a great experience, I got to make new friends, and I learned a lot about the fundamentals of the game. Coach Bellis was a great coach. He gave me confidence and helped me learn to be aggressive at the plate. He really helped me make the transition to the big field.”
Evan and his teammates are done playing for the year. Be sure to keep an eye out for them in the Spring!
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