In between the Throggs Neck Veteran Breakfast, and the Throggs Neck Veterans Parade Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T East Region President Marissa Shorenstein held their annual celebration for youth baseball teams who participated in this year's Borough President's Cup held at Yankee Stadium. The two teams were the Champion Bronx Bombers, and the Grand Slam Little League. During the event Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr. told of how he became a third baseman looking up to New York Yankee third baseman Greg Nettles. He added that he also played center field and did some pitching.
Above - Parents and their children listen to Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speak of how he and his brother played little league baseball, and what positions the BP played.
Below - AT&T East Region President Marissa Shorenstein presented each team with thousands of dollars in gift cards to Modell's Sporting Goods to help pay for equipment for the upcoming baseball season.
A set of requirements of at least a B- grade average, ninety percent or better attendance record, and a demonstrated commitment to community service is required of each student to compete in the Borough President's Cup.
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