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Getting to know your Rebels

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Today let’s learn a little bit about Jake Henry Williams and Garrett Wright!

Jake Henry Williams is a 6ft-1in, 220lb Right-handed pitcher and Outfielder from Jonesboro, AR. He is a Senior at Arkansas State University where he is studying Agriculture Business. You can learn a little more about Jake by following him on social media @JakeHenryWilliams on Instagram and @Jake3Will on Twitter (X).

Favorite MLB Team: The Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubble Gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talker

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Hacksaw Ridge

Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I’m an avid chess player.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Working out.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play professional baseball.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Play professional baseball.

Name something on your bucket list: Ski a double black diamond in Colorado.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I love it here! Have found a great group of guys and coaches.

Garrett Wright is a 6ft-2in, 170lb Lefty pitcher from Richmond Hill, GA. He is a Sophomore at Augusta State University where he’s majoring in Business Administration. You can find Garrett on Instagram @garrett.wrightt, on Twitter @Garrett14W and on Tik Tok @Garrett_W14.

Favorite MLB Team: Atlanta Braves

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Interstellar

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Yellow (lemon lime)

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I eat a fruit bowl the night before a start.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): My mom car (A CRV Honda)

Tell us about a baseball goal: Going Division I

Tell us about a life or career goal: Successfully marking an item and it becomes popular.

Name something on your bucket list: Traveling to at least 3 more continents.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: We have the best dynamic I have ever seen from a team and the Rebs are HOT!

■ Anna Kipps

Meeting the Rebels

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In today’s entry of Meeting the Rebels, we’ll learn a little bit about Luke Roggenburk and Gaetan Grandelli!

Gaetan Grandelli is a 5ft-10in, 200lb Outfielder from Philadelphia, PA. He is a Senior at West Chester University where is studying Communications. You can follow along with Gaetan further by finding him on Instagram @gaetangrandelli and on X @g_grandelli!

Favorite MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight

Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Orange

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Very picky eater.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Huge Eagles fan

Tell us about a baseball goal: Win a National Championship

Tell us about a life or career goal: Start a family.

Name something on your bucket list: Travel to Italy

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I feel like this summer has been great so far and feel like we can go very far in the Valley League this summer.

Luke Roggenburk is a 6ft-4in, 230lb Righty Pitcher from Avon Lake, OH. He is a Senior at St. Bonaventure University where he is majoring in Accounting and Management. You can find Luke on social media @luke_roggenburk on Instagram and @RoggenburkLuke on X.

Favorite MLB Team: Guardians

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Inception

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Glacier Freeze

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Won a state championship in Choir

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): All other sports.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Throw 92 mph

Tell us about a life or career goal: Have a nice family

Name something on your bucket list: Leave the country.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Literally the most awesome thing ever! Super cool!!!

■ Anna Kipps

Meeting the Rebels

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In today’s entry, we’ll learn a little bit more about players Dalton Turner and Sam Duvall!

Dalton Turner is a 6ft-1in, 210lb Infielder from Langhorne, PA. He is a Junior at Holy Names University where he is studying Criminal Justice. If you’d like to find Dalton on social media, he can be located on X, Instagram and Tik Tok @DaltonTurner_05

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: The Longest Yard

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I was a mistake.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Nothing

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play professional baseball.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Be rich.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I love it. Great community!

Sam Duvall is a 6ft-2in, 195lb Right-handed pitcher from Port Charlotte, FL. He is a junior coming from Pasco Hernando Community College where he is studying Marketing. You can find Sam on Instagram @__duvy26 and on X @S_Duvall34

Favorite MLB Team: Cincinatti Reds

Bubblegum or Seeds: Gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Both

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: TikTok

Favorite Movie: Coach Carter

Favorite TV show: Naruto

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I drowned when I was 4.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): My brother playing baseball at Vanderbilt.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play baseball with my brother.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Become a multi-millionaire.

Name something on your bucket list: Visit Tokyo

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Rebels are hot!!!

■ Anna Kipps

Getting to Know Your Players

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In today’s edition of Meet the Rebels, we’ll learn a little bit about pitcher Gabe Watts and Catcher Connor Reilly!

Gabe Watts is a 6ft-4in, 210lb Lefty pitcher from Johnsonburg, PA. He is a Senior at St. Boneventure University where he is studying Finance. If you’d like to learn more you can follow Gabe on Instagram or Tik Tok @GabeWatts7.

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Tiktok

Favorite Movie: Rocky III

Favorite TV show: Suits

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Arctic Blitz

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I have crooked pinkies.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Eating

Tell us about a baseball goal: Enjoy my last year.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Have a nice house, job and family.

Name something on your bucket list: Travel the world.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: It’s awesome! Packs is the best! Great people.

Connor Reilly is a 6ft-2in, 195lb Catcher from Oxford, PA. He is a Junior at East Stroudsburg University where he is studying Finance. You can find Connor on Instagram @ConnorReilly37.

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listen

Tik Tok or YouTube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Inglorious Basterds

Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Orange

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I am really bad at Fortnite

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Being able to dunk a basketball.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play for as long as possible.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Enjoy whatever I do.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I have enjoyed my time in New Market and I love the Rebels!

■ Anna Kipps

Getting to know the Rebels

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Today let’s learn a little bit about a couple of infielders!

Bryce Safferwich is a 6ft tall, 180lb infielder from Richmond, VA. He will be a senior at Florida Southern College. You can find Bryce on social media @bryce.safferwich on Instagram and @Brycesafferwic1 on Twitter!

Favorite MLB Team: Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubblegum

Cookies or Ice Cream: cookies

Cats or Dogs: dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Black Adam or Creed

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): White Cherry

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I always have to keep everything clean (Neat makes your day start well).

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Helping others with their mindset (beliefs).

Tell us about a baseball goal: build relationships, win a ring in college or summer ball while chasing the dream!

Tell us about a life or career goal: Preach God’s word and my testimony through the game.

Name something on your bucket list: Meet Fancisco Lindor, Jazz Chisolm, most of all give back to my family and loved ones.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Great experience, great people, fun atmosphere!

Sean Stewart is a 5ft-10in, 165lb infielder (and sometimes pitcher!) from Newport News, VA. He is a sophomore at Calhoun Community College. You can find Sean on Instagram and Twitter @2tewie. I will say Sean also has the teeny tiniest, neatest handwriting of any ball player since I’ve been doing these bios!

Favorite MLB Team: White Sox

Bubblegum or Seeds: BG

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: N/A

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Tiktok

Favorite Movie: Creed II

Favorite TV show: Riverdale

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Yellow

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I like no socks with slippers.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): My Instagram

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play with Tim Anderson

Tell us about a life or career goal: Own a few homes.

Name something on your bucket list: Sky diving.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Great fans!

■Anna Kipps Lawrence

Getting to know the Rebels

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Today we’ll learn a little bit more about infielder Carlos Irizarry and Catcher/Pitcher Joseph Duffer.

Carlos Irizarry is a 5ft-9in tall, 185lb infielder from Chantilly, VA. He is a Sophomore at Penn State Harrisburg. You can find Carlos on social media @Los.21 on Instagram and @CIrizarry21 on Twitter.

Favorite MLB Team: Boston Red Sox

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Unbroken

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Purple

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Dancing

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play professional baseball

Tell us about a life or career goal: To be able to support my family.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Great community.

Joey Duffer is a 6ft tall, 182lb Catcher (and part time relief pitcher!) from Alton, VA. He is a sophomore at Concord University in WV. You can find Joey on Instagram @JoeyDuffer.

Favorite MLB Team: Giants

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Favorite TV show: Peaky Blinders

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: My toes are crooked.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): red hair

Tell us about a baseball goal: get drafted

Tell us about a life or career goal: Provide for a family.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydive

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Amazing guys.

■ Anna Kipps Lawrence

Getting to know the Rebels

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Today let’s get to know two of our more local players, Jonathan Sexton and Jacob Petersheim!

Jonathan Sexton is a 5ft-10in, 210lb Catcher from nearby Ruckersville, VA. He is a senior at Bridgewater College! You can find Jonathan on social media @Jonathan_Sexton13 on Instagram and @jsexton4020 on Twitter.

Favorite MLB Team: San Francisco Giants

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs!

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams

Favorite TV show: Hawaii Five-O

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I’m color blind.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Breaking my truck.

Tell us about a baseball goal: To play pro.

Tell us about a life or career goal: To be a college head coach.

Name something on your bucket list: To go sky diving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: It’s really fun with a great group of guys!

Jacob Petersheim is a 6ft 3in, 200lb right-handed pitcher from Linville, VA. He is a freshman at Colorado State University Pueblo. You can find Jacob on Instagram @jacobpetersheim.

Favorite MLB Team: The Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Forest Gump

Favorite TV show: Peaky Blinders

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Orange

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Got stung by a sting ray.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Used to ride bulls.

Tell us about a baseball goal: play Pro ball

Tell us about a life or career goal: Have land.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydive

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Good community.

■ Anna Kipps Lawrence

Getting to know the Rebels

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Today let’s meet Andrew Lynch and Garrett “Gator” Warden!

Andrew Lynch is a 6ft-2in tall, 200lb right-handed pitcher from Keyser, WV. He is a freshman at the Allegany College of MD. You can find Andrew on social media @Andrewlynch08 on Instagram and @andrewlynch321 on Twitter!

Favorite MLB Team: The Orioles

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Talking

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: The Goonies

Favorite TV show: MLB Network

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Red

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Fishing

Tell us about a baseball goal: to throw 90+

Tell us about a life or career goal: To have a stable job.

Name something on your bucket list: Skydiving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I love the atmosphere and how involved the town is.

Garrett “Gator” Warden is a 6ft-1in, 225lb Catcher from Fayetteville, TN. He is a Sophomore at the West Virginia Institute of Technology. You can find Garrett on social media @garrett_warden on Instagram and @g_warden15 on Twitter!

Favorite MLB Team: Braves

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Tik Tok

Favorite Movie: Bull Durham

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: Everybody calls me Gator.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Hunt and Fish

Tell us about a baseball goal: Get 1% better every day.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Make money.

Name something on your bucket list: Go to every MLB Park.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: I’m having a blast so far and I am really thankful and blessed for this opportunity.

■ Anna Kipps Lawrence

Getting to know the Rebels

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Let’s get to know Kyle Musser and Austin Ritchie!

Kyle Musser is a 5ft-10in, 188lb Outfielder from Lititz, PA. He is a junior at Cornell University! You can find Kyle on Instagram @_KyleMusser and on Twitter @Kylemuss6.

Favorite MLB Team: Phillies

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice Cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Lone Survivor

Favorite TV show: Hawaii 5-0

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Lemon Lime

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I have a sweet tooth.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Working out with my friends and watching sports.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Play for the Phillies

Tell us about a life or career goal: Work on Wall Street/ Become an investment banker.

Name something on your bucket list: Visit every MLB Stadium and live in Florida.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: It’s been a great experience so far. The staff has bee super welcoming and my host family has made me feel like I’m at home.

Austin Ritchie is a 6ft tall, 187lb lefty pitcher who is a local boy having grown up here in New Market! He is a junior at Shepherd University in West Virginia. You can find Austin on social media @acritchie7 on both Instagram and Twitter.

Favorite MLB Team: None

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Cookies

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: YouTube

Favorite Movie: Rocky IV

Favorite TV show: South Park

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Red

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: A piece of my hamstring is in my elbow.

Tell us about a baseball goal: Throw 90.

Tell us about a life or career goal: Throw 90, have a good job.

Name something on your bucket list: Learn how to backflip.

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Very fun.

■ Anna Kipps Lawrence

Getting to know the Rebels

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In today’s episode of Getting to know the Rebels, we’ll learn a little more about Luke Payne and Aaron Saltsman!

Luke Payne is a 6ft-3in, 230lb Right-handed pitcher from Shenandoah Junction, WV. He is a Junior at Mansfield University. You can find Luke on Instagram @lukepayne2020m.

Favorite MLB Team: The Brewers

Bubblegum or Seeds: Seeds

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice cream

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Children of the Corn

Favorite TV show: Better Call Saul

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Lemon lime

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: i have had coffee before and fallen asleep in 5 minutes.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Family chef

Tell us about a baseball goal: Make it to MLB

Tell us about a life or career goal: Make it to MLB

Name something on your bucket list: skydiving

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: The team and community have a great family environment.

Aaron Saltsman is a 5ft-10in 195lb Outfielder from Rockledge, FL. He is a sophomore at the college of Central Florida. You can find Aaron on social media @aaronsaltsman on Instagram and Tiktok, and @saltsmanaaron on Twitter!

Favorite MLB Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Bubblegum or Seeds: Bubble gum

Cookies or Ice Cream: Ice cream

Cats or Dogs: Both!

Talking or Listening: Listening

Tik Tok or Youtube: Youtube

Favorite Movie: Rocky III

Favorite TV show: Outer Banks

Favorite Gatorade Flavor (color): Blue

Weird or hilarious TRUE fact about you: I was in a plane crash.

Something you’re known for (other than baseball): Under-water basket weaving.

Tell us about a baseball goal: To get drafted!

Tell us about a life or career goal: To make a positive impact in the world and provide a great llife for my family.

Name something on your bucket list: Climb Mount Everest

Tell us how you feel about New Market and the Rebels so far: Love the town, the views and the people!

■ Anna Kipps Lawrence