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NEWS & NOTES
July 2007 Heat 12u Team Finishes Third In Cooperstown
The Tommy Hutton Baseball Academy 12-and-under Heat travel baseball team traveled to Cooperstown New York in June to participate in the Cooperstown Baseball World Tournament.
Competing against teams from all over the U.S. and Canada, the Heat placed third in the tournament with a record of 4 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss.
The players and their families had the opportunity to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame together during the tournament. All agreed it was great baseball, great fun and truly the experience of a lifetime for the group.
Team members traveling to Cooperstown were: Ben Germano, Kody Ruedisilli, Parker Hamilton, D.J. Paone, Ryan McElroy, Hunter Peroni, Michael Hahn, J.T. Taylor, Fenway Parks and Kyle Ruedisilli. The team was coached by Brian Justine, General Manager of the Tommy Hutton Baseball Academy.
April 2007 THBA Nominated For PB County Sports Hall of Fame
The THBA has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to the local sports community as a nominee for the Palm Beach County Sport’s Hall of Fame. Since 1999, the THBA’s charitable donations have helped to raise over $15,000 for local schools, charities, and youth leagues.
“It’s a part of our mission statement in the original business plan,” stated GM Brian Justine, author of that business plan almost nine years ago.
“We set out to be a cornerstone of the community, not just an operation that is bottom line driven. Too many people in this industry are only out to turn a profit. I get disgusted when I learn some of these folks are actually succeeding in this industry,” commented Justine when asked about the philanthropy or lack thereof of some of his competitors.
Tommy Hutton, chairman and namesake, is a member of the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame.
Now in its ninth year in the camp, private instruction, and travel baseball business, the THBA has served over 10,000 local families. Several former students have gone on to play high school and college baseball. The THBA will be holds camps on all school holidays. Call 561.799.9596 for more details.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Jason Motte
THBA/Heat Baseball Coach
RHP in the St. Louis Cardinals Organization
11/1/07
Connection to the THBA:
Has worked several THBA instructional camps since 2005. In the off-season, helps run Heat Travel Baseball with Brian Justine. Also works with several area players as a private instructor.
Currently:
Pitching in the Arizona Fall League in Mesa, AZ for the Mesa Solar Socks. Coming off an outstanding 2007 campaign pitching for Springfield (AA) in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He led the staff in several categories.
Noteworthy:
Made it to AAA in the Cardinals organization as a catcher before being converted to a pitcher just two seasons ago. His mid 90’s fastball and fiercely competitive nature have made him a top prospect once again. Has gained a reputation locally as one of the area’s most knowledgeable instructors. His light-hearted approach and respectful demeanor have made him extremely popular with players and parents.
GIVING BACK
Since beginning operations in 1999, Brian Justine and the Tommy Hutton Baseball Academy have made it a point to give back to the Northern Palm Beach community. No other individual or organization in this same business locally can compare to the over $15,000 the THBA has helped raise through cash and service donations. Below are some of the benefactors:
JTAA Baseball
PBGYAA Baseball & Softball
NPBLL Baseball
Okeeheelee Baseball
Jupiter High School
William T. Dwyer High School
Palm Beach Gardens High School
St. Clare School
The Benjamin School
All Saints School
Faith Lutheran School
Mike Schmidt’s Winner Circle
Boy’s and Girl’s Club of the Palm Beaches
Jupiter Middle School
Independence Middle School
Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy
Lake Park Baptist School
The King’s Academy
Limestone Creek Elementary
And Many More!
To inquire about a donation, please call Brian Justine at 561.799.9596. Please support us and not those who continue to take and offer no community support whatsoever.
TOMMY HUTTON FAMILY
CLICK ANY LINK BELOW FOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE GREAT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TOMMY HUTTON BASEBALL FAMILY.
NPBYLL
Palm Beach Gardens High School Baseball