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| ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (click here for past winners) Brandon Hernandez of the Majors South Yankees is being recognized as athlete of the week, and very deserving of the honor. Brandon has been a key factor in the Yankees strong first half season, and has compiled some unbelievable numbers on both the offensive side of the game as well as his strong pitching and slick fielding. Brandon has a team leading .750 batting average, and .814 on base percentage. He has hammered opposing pitchers for ten extra base hits, including five doubles, two triples, and has also slugged three home runs, including a grand slam. Brandon has a terrific glove on the mound, and at first base. One coach commented “He looks like a young Keith Hernandez out there playing”. That’s a former St. Louis Cardinals/NY Mets League MVP, and eleven time gold glove winner, for those that are too young to remember. Not a bad comparison. Brandon has also pitched over 19 innings during the first half season, allowing a measly two runs, while striking out twenty two batters, and allowing only six walks. Brandon is a Managers dream player, and makes every player around him better. He has been a great role model to the younger players on the team with his encouragement, determination, and cheerful demeanor. When Brandon’s not cooking up Home Runs and racking up strikeouts on the diamond, he enjoys gourmet cooking. That’s right!!, Brandon has appeared on the Emeril Lagasse show with his Dad, Brandon Sr., a chef himself, and prepared dishes. Brandon Jr. has also cooked up dishes at the famous Marine Room in La Jolla. Wow!!! Now how many of us can say that… Brandon has also played competitive soccer, basketball, and football, but as his mom says, with all the sports he has played, his school work is still priority number one. Brandon has a bright future ahead of him, who knows, he may end up autographing your baseball one day, or serving you the best meal you ever ate in your life!!! Either way, this kid is a winner!!! Great job Brandon !!! Follow all of the scores and highlights of the RPLL season in the PQ Sports Forums. If you would like to nominate a young athlete or team for athlete of the week, please send Chris Wood an email at chris@pqsports.com |
