New York Nine

Hello Friends and Family,

Baseball. It’s been a part of my life from the beginning. As my love for the sport has grown over the years, my Dad, my best friend, and my biggest cheerleader, Peter, has been with me every step of the way.

On Sunday, August 15, our worlds changed forever when my Mom and I unexpectedly lost my Dad. We did everything together with baseball being the backbone for as long as I can remember, or better yet since my Dad was there for me from my first catch and my first swing.

In 2018, I joined the New York Nine - an organization that my Dad strongly believed and trusted would help me excel in the sport we love. He knew it would help shape me into the student-athlete I am today, and furthermore, prepare his son to fulfill his dream of one day, God willing, playing professional baseball.

In recognition of my Dad’s passion for the game and commitment to New York Nine, in lieu of flowers, my Mom and I ask that donations are directed to New York Nine in my Dad’s memory. The funds will help relieve some of my training and travel expenses and help other deserving student-athletes on their path to achieving our shared goal of continuing to play and enjoy the game we love! Baseball.

Dad, thank you for your enduring influence on the man I’m becoming. Thank you for leading me to an organization that has had such a profound impact on my life.

Although my No. 1 fan is now watching from above, I will still hear his cheers so very clearly.

Dad, I miss you and I love you!

Isaiah

Please note:

Any donation amount will make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me and others who love the game of baseball.

More information about New York Nine:

The New York Nine is a nationally recognized premier baseball program. We pride ourselves on developing student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically. With a serious commitment to education, the New York Nine firmly stands behind the word student in the term student-athlete. The combined efforts of our personnel have aided in obtaining over one thousand collegiate scholarship offers and over one hundred professional baseball contracts.

Young athletes need your help!  We are The New York Nine, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, charitable organization dedicated to youth baseball. COVID-19 hurt so many communities and families all over the Country.  For so many athletes, including many of our athletes, COVID-19 set back their development for an entire year.  To make matters worse, the cost of everything went up, from uniforms and league expenses to hotels, transportation and lodging to travel expenses.  Your donations will help us get these young men back on the field, back on track and help level the playing field for young athletes from diverse and, in many cases, financially challenged backgrounds.  We need your help to field our teams.  Many of our players are from challenging family situations.  They need baseball and all of the life lessons and values baseball can instill, including personal responsibility, commitment, perseverance, discipline and teamwork.  For some of our players this summer will be about exposure to both collegiate and professional scouts to give them the chance to play baseball at the next level and open up academic doors and opportunities that may otherwise remain closed.  Our long time coaches are as dedicated and committed as ever! Help us move our program forward and put COVID-19 behind us!

More information about New York Nine: The New York Nine is a nationally recognized premier baseball program. We pride ourselves on developing student-athletes academically, socially and athletically. With a serious commitment to education, the New York Nine firmly stands behind the word student in the term student-athlete. The combined efforts of our personnel have aided in obtaining over one thousand collegiate scholarship offers and over one hundred professional baseball contracts.