Westside Warriors 12u to Cooperstown Dreams

DREAMS PARK LEGACY “An experience that lasts a lifetime”

Cooperstown Dreams Park recaptures baseball tradition in a most unique tournament in the country. - “A Summer Tradition.” Participants develop an appreciation for tradition, values of faith, country and baseball. The Cooperstown Dreams Park Legacy starts with the name Dreams Park, inspiring youth...the pride of the present, the hope of the future… to dream…dream to be whatever they want to be and use the fundamental principles of baseball …team, hardwork, sportsmanship and their time at Dreams Park as a reminder that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. Cooperstown Dreams Park…”A story to be told…about feelings…a place in time…a time you never want to end…Don’t let it pass you by… Cooperstown Dreams Park, a place where traditional values live…a place where champions are born”.

This group of boys ( Westside Warriors of Oaklawn 12u), most of who have played together since 6 years old, are local kids in the southwest suburbs of Chicago ( in and around Oaklawn, IL) and are extremely excited to participate and showcase their skills in this event that is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. They will also be able to go to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the players will be inducted into the Youth Baseball Hall of Fame.

Please help them realize this dream and know they would be extremely grateful for any amount that can be donated in our efforts to help the families cover the costs of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. As you read more about the team and the kids and try to get to know them, rest assured everyone's help will contribute to their lasting smiles and memories.

We have asked the boys to answer some questions about themselves and their teammates to help you get to know them! enjoy

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Westside Warriors of Oaklawn (Schultz) - answers that receive the most votes

Favorite Baseball team: Cubs outnumber the Sox 5-4 with a vote for Dodgers and Mets/Yankees

Favorite Movie: Sandlot

Person who they look up to most: Dad

Favorite Tv show: Big City Greens

Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show

Favorite hobby: Fishing or Swimming

Favorite subject in School: Math ( yet we dont always know the score or how many outs there are ;) )

Dream Job: MLB Player

--------------------------The Kids --------------------------

Mason #21:

Nickname: Mace, Doubles

Position: P, SS, anywhere we need a play made

Plays the guitar and also Basketball

Favorite book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Favorite Movie: Despicable Me

Favorite quote/motto/saying: give it 110% and exceed your own expectations

Favorite video game: Roblox

Voted by team: Most competitive (unanimous), Most Athletic

Some votes received for: Fastest, Smartest

Mason is the youngest on the team and one of the hardest workers, and it has shown.

Hamza #6

Nickname: H

Positions: 2nd, SS, RF, player/coach

Also plays Basketball and Football

Favorite Baseball Player: Ronald Acuna Jr

Favorite Movie : Jurassic World

Favorite singer/group: Imagine Dragons

Voted by team: 2nd most votes for most funniest and most talkative

Also received votes for: Most Competitieve and gets dirtiest

Coached by his dad, Hamza is a hard-working utility player who is also one of the longest-tenured kids on the team.

Brendan #1

Nickname: B

Positions: LF, C, CF

Also plays Football and Boxing

Favorite Food: steak

Favorite Player/Athlete: Mike Trout

Favorite Book: Dog Man

Voted by team: (gets ) Dirtiest

Also received votes for: 2nd most votes for Strongest, 3rd most votes for Most Athletic, Funniest

Brendan, while certainly one of the strongest kids, is also a very driven player who has dominated in the batter's box on top of being a lock down OF.

Guillermo #15

Nickname: G

Positions: 3rd, P, 1st

Also plays Football and Basketball

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite Quote/Motto/Saying: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twentysix times I have been trusted to take the last shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan

G has led the team in hitting last season and has increased his power in the box and on the mound.

Adam #28

Nickname: Hollywood

Positions: P, C, Outfield

Also plays Football, Basketball, roller hockey

Favorite Baseball player; Ozzie Albies

Favorite book to read : Comics

Favorite Quote/motto/saying: Whaaat?

Dream job: aside from MLB player Scuba guide

Adam has size and talent that often makes him a favorable matchup.

Noel #9

Nickname: Noel-e, Big Papi

Positions: C, 1st, 2nd

Also plays Football

Favorite team: Cubs

Favorite Athlete: Yadier Molina

Favorite Actor: The Rock

Favorite food: Tacos

Noel is a mainstay behind the plate who is gaining the right to a new nickname, Big Papi.

Kyle #11

Nickname; Kyler or Caillou

Positions: 1st, P , C

Favorite team: White Sox

Favorite Athlete: Ja Morant

Favorite singer/group: Coldplay

Favorite Food: Mostaccioli

Favorite quote/motto/saying: OK Daddy

Kyle , one of the players of the original group, continues to evolve and challenge the team.

Jacob #13

Nickname: Jake, Jakey

Positions: P, 3rd, LF, 2nd

Favorite Team: LA Dodgers

Favorite player: Aaron Judge

Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo

Voted by Team: Quietest player

Other votes: 2nd most votes for kindest. Also received votes for cleanest and most athletic

Jake is the second youngest on the team but plays big time. And is currently the only kid on the team who bats lefty ( throws righty)

Adrian#7

Nickname: Double A

Positions: 3rd, P, Outfield

Hobbies: camping

Also participates in Boys Scouts

Favorite Team: White Sox

Favorite Player: Tim Anderson

Favorite Food: Hot Dogs

Favorite quote/motto/saying: Seeing isn't believing, believing is seeing.

Voted by team: 2nd most votes for cleanest

Also received votes for: kindest

Adrian got his nickname for his initials (AA) and has some A+ moments on the mound

Lucas #23

Nickname: Chava

Positions: SS, Outfield, P

Favorite team: Mets/Yankees

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan

Who he looks up to most: Mom

Favorite Actor : Adam Sandler

Favorite Video Game: COD

Favorite quote/motto/saying: If you're thinking about giving up , think about why you started.

Voted by Team: 2nd most votes for quietest

Also received votes for: Smartest, Kindest and Funniest

Lucas does talk on the quieter side but has had some loud moments in some big wins.

Gary #19

Nickname: Gar Bear

Positions: CF, P

Favorite Team: Cubs

Favorite Actor: Kevin Hart

Favorite singer/group: Post Malone

Favorite food: Chicken Wings

Favorite quote/motto/saying: If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. But by all means, keep moving.

Voted by team: Funniest and Fastest

Also received votes for: Most talkative and most athletic

Gary is the team's newest member, but you would be unable to tell as he fits in as if he has been here the whole time.