One of the best days of my life was the first time I put the Orange NY jersey on. I joined the organization when I was 13 years old and they have been my second home ever since. My time here went way too fast and I wish I had next summer to come back and play just one more time. This organization and its coaches have always done their very best to point me in the right direction and help me find success both on and off the field. I learned the meaning of responsibility, how to become an adult and to do what I needed to do. I want to specifically thank coaches Abrams and Millman, two of the most influential male figures in my life after my father. Joining the Nine was the best decision I’ve made in my life. Period.
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Playing with the New York Nine was the best decision of my life. Previous teams promised tons of things, always getting looks in front of college coaches, but those promises never came true or compared to what the Nine did. It was the most competitive, real and fun experience I have ever had playing baseball. It didn’t hurt that I played with a bunch of really talented players who went on to college and guys who got signed and drafted. The knowledge and in game experiences from the Nine really shaped me as a player and helped me perform at the highest level. The competition we played really forced me to step up and to keep up with the increasing speed of the game. Mentally it kept me disciplined and focused at the task at hand. The organization put a focus on development and the lessons learned, both on the field and in life have helped me every single day in the classroom, on the field and everywhere else. The New York Nine was the best team I’ve ever played for and it was the best time of my life. I wish I could play more for the Nine and Coach Millman, who was one of the best coaches I’ve ever had. He knew the game, cared about us and looked out for us both on and off the field, and continues to do so to this day.
Nick Vella Erskine College
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