Christina Morales Umass-Amherst 2012

Christina has been playing shortstop in SEB since she was 5 years old. She is in her Sophomore year at Hofstra with a 3.7 GPA and will be attending U Mass-Amherst in Fall 09. She is majoring in Psychology and plans to attend graduate school to receive a Ph.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

John J Adames Stonehill College 2011

JJ played for SEB from T Ball to present and is an active player on the South End Astros Yawkey League team. An all-star at every level, JJ is a team player and a true gentleman on and off the field. An honor student at Boston Latin Academy, JJ continues to excel at Stonehill and hopes to play for the varsity team in the spring.

Jason Burrell Umass Amherst 2011

Jason is a great young adult who always appeared destined to succeed. While his passion was always Football, a sport he exceled in at Charlestown High, Jason stayed with Baseball throughout (we insisted). Jason was a quiet leader and had a positive impact on every player he shared the dugout with. Jason spent the past few summers working as an intern at the law firm of Ropes and Gray.

Arielle Gaines Hampton University 2011

RBI player since 10 years old....Now a senior next year at Hampton University with a 3.3 GPA and Deans List every semester since Freshman year..majoring in health and physical therapy
...hopes to continue after graduation next year for masters in the same field

Dorian Rojas North Florida CC 04-05 & Cumberland University 2006

Dorian Rojas came to SEB at age 16 under unusual circumstances. Playing for another local program, Dorian was invited to play with us in a regional tournament in Trenton NJ but bowed out to stay in a tournament with his local team, a decision we fully supported. After his local team was eliminated, Dorian called to see if he could still join us in NJ. Dorian caught a 5am train the next morning and showed up for the semifinals 10 minutes before game time, went 4 for 4 with a game winnning hit, and helped us make it to the Nationals in Chicago. Dorian is on the record books at both Cumberland and NFCC, has been a Rookie of the year and all-star in the Park league, and has played professionally with the Joliet Jackhammers of Illinois and Macon Music of Georgia in the independent league.

Jose Diaz North Florida CC 05-06 & Cumberland University 2007

Jose Diaz followed the path of Dorian and enjoyed both the baseball and educational experiences of going to NFCC and Cumberland U. Jose has continued his playing career in the Park League of Boston, the oldest amateur program in the country. As a catcher at West Roxbury High School, Jose had the painful pleasure of receiving 94mph fastballs from another former SEB player and current Red Sox setup man, Manny Delcarmen.

Marvin Malaret North Florida CC 2006

Marvin was on an SEB travel team that won a regional tourney in CT to qualify for the fall nationals in Florida. While the funding for such a trip looked grim, a donor stepped forward to make it possible so we went for it. While there, we invited several local College Coaches and a few MLB scouts to look at our team and see if any kids might be a good fit. The head coach of NFCC was the only one present but took Marvin, Jose and Dorian on partial scholarships. We also got a visit from a Minnesota Twins scout that liked our Shortstop, Juan Carlos Portes, so much that he drafted him 2 years later. Not a bad trip (we also beat Waycross Georgia in the National Final by scoring 5 runs in our last at bat!) Marvin was the MVP of the Boston Park League in 2008

Jesus 'Hollywood" Rodriguez

Jesus, SEB player and Coach from 1987 to present, is considered by many to be the face of SEB. As a youthworker at several Boston Community Centers, currently at the Ohrenberger Ctr in West Roxbury, Hollywood has shown the ability to make a positive impact on young lives. Without the secondary education most higher positions require, his options to advance have been limited. With the help of HCSF, Jesus is now enrolled in Child Care Development courses and will continue to work towards a bright future as a leader of young people. His lifetime contract as SEB coach remains in effect.

Rony Mercado Suffolk University 2006

Rony was the first player to receive support from the fund and was a unanimous choice. An SEB player throughout his youth, Rony set the standard for sportsmanship, teamwork and hustle. Mercado played baseball at Suffolk for four seasons 2003-2006 and was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference All-Conference First team in 2006. He was second-team All-GNAC in 2004 and 2005. Rony was passed over during the MLB draft in 06, but made his professional debut in July of 2008 pitching for the Brockton Rox of the independent league. Rony remains active on our Park League team and has been an all star selection each season.