FAIRFAX, Va. – Every player has a special moment that comes to their mind when they look back on playing baseball as a child. GoMason.com asked the players on this season's squad what some of their favorite childhood moments were around the game of baseball.
“My favorite baseball memory is winning the 2012 VA AAA State Championship my junior year at Lake Braddock Secondary School.”
- Catcher Garett Driscoll, freshman
“I jumped over the catcher to score the game-winning run in extra innings during the semi-finals of regionals. “
- RHP/1B Anthony Montefusco, redshirt senior
“Having the opportunity to watch my dad play professional baseball. He retired when I was still very young, but knowing I had the chance to watch him play is something I'll always hold on to.”
- Utility player Andrew Sable, redshirt junior
“Getting the MVP during the All-Stars championship game when I was 10.”
- Catcher Isaac Geisler, sophomore
“When I threw my first no-hitter in 8th grade.”
- LHP Ryan Galvin, freshman
“Having my dad coach me during my time in little league.”
- LHP Rich McMahon, redshirt senior
“Playing in a tournament in Omaha during the College World Series. We watched a few CWS games during this time as well.”
- Catcher Patrick Esposito, senior
“Hitting my first homerun.”
- Catcher Ray Toto, junior
- RHP John Williams, junior
“Hitting a walk-off home run with my mother in attendance”
- RHP Riley Coverdale, junior
“Winning a state championship as a 12 year old.”
- RHP Tyler Zombro, freshman