West Palm Beach, Fla. - The Player of the Day title at the National Team Championships in Florida goes to center fielder Mike Bello of CBA Texas. Bello hit 2-for-2 with two doubles, a run, two walks, an RBI and a stolen base, helping his team to a 9-9 tie against Florida Pokers Underclass Navy powered by Mizuno.
Nick Bitsko of Team Freedom has been named the Pitcher of the Day. Bitsko got the start on the mound in Team Freedom's 2-0 win versus Mets Scout Team Marucci, pitching three perfect innings. He threw for no runs on no hits, no walks and nine strikeouts, striking out every batter he faced.
Honorable Mentions
- P Carter Holodnak (Stars Baseball): 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R/0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
- 1B Malachi Lott (Bandito Scout): 2-for-2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 SB
- C Marqez Chavez (5 Star 16U Blackie/Boz): 2-for-2, 2 2B, BB, R, RBI
- SS Preston Herce (CBA Texas): 3-for-5, 2 2B, 3 R, 1 RBI
- P Samuel Dutton (DreamChasers Academy): 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R/0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K