Click on photo to enlarge (photo by Glenn Nagel)I had the pleasure of watching Grant Lewis pitch for the Carl Sandburg Eagles in its opening day game at Marist High School. Grant was impressive in his High School debut--throwing just 56 pitches to complete four scoreless innings!
Grant played two (2007 and 2008) seasons with the Warriors. He led the 2008 team in batting average, on-base % and runs batted in. Grant also led the pitching staff that season in earned run average as well as WHIP (walks and hits per inning pitched). More importantly, he was one of our team leaders and was always a positive influence for the team. Grant continues to make significant progress as a baseball player. The Warriors are proud of Grant Lewis and wish him the best of luck in his High School career and beyond.
Other notable players on the Sandburg roster include two other former Warriors--Matt Hellmich and Brendan Conlon. Additionally, Omar Aqel, an OYA Pony League player last season, is on the Sandburg roster. Jimmy Smith, another OYA Pony League player from last season, appeared in the game for Marist High School. And, Jimmy is scheduled to pitch for Marist this afternoon.
