Team Roster: 6 & 11 Little League Sluggers

Tee Ball on the South Lawn - May 5, 2002
Team name: 6 & 11 Little League Sluggers (Trenton, New Jersey)
Team Colors: Red and white (Visiting team – third base dugout)
District Administrator: Dave Koehler
League President: Luis Diaz
Manager: Dee Gater
Coach: Chris Martin
Coach: Jody Rigsby

Players

Batting Order - Name Uniform Number
Chris Gater Jr.           2
Michael Rigsby           3
Zach Grehan           4
Joshua Godbold           5
Jayson Roldan           7
Mikey Everette           8
Christopher Gilleo           9
Tyler Phernambucq          10
Mike Rossi          11
Justin Kemp          12
Heri Hernandez          13
Brianna Grehan          14
Cory Hyland          15
Valerie DeMola          17
Marianna Lopez          19

Team Profiles

Manager: Dee Gater
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 30 How long managing/coaching Little League? 2 years
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 128 Favorite baseball player: None
Favorite baseball team: None Favorite food: Italian
Favorite book: None Favorite movie: None
Favorite TV program: NYPD Blue
Spouse’s name: Christopher
Children (ages): Christopher (5).
Why I like to manage/coach Little League Baseball: For the kids.
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Coach: Chris Martin
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 27 How long managing/coaching Little League? First year
Occupation: Shipping/Receiving Manager
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 238 Favorite baseball player: Roger Clemens
Favorite baseball team: Yankees Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite book: None Favorite movie: Starship Troopers
Favorite TV program: C.S.I.
Spouse’s name: Christa
Children (ages): Matthew (4), Corey (3), Gabriel (five weeks).
Why I like to manage/coach Little League Baseball: So the kids can experience what I got to when I was their age.
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Coach: Jody Rigsby
Hometown: Bordentown, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 32 How long managing/coaching Little League? 2 years
Occupation: Financial Administration
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 130 Favorite baseball player: None
Favorite baseball team: Mets Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite book: None Favorite movie: Field of Dreams
Favorite TV program: None
Spouse’s name: NA
Children (ages): Michael (5)
Why I like to manage/coach Little League Baseball: To be involved with the upbringing of our children in our community.
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Player 1: Chris Gater Jr. (No. 2)
Hometown: Uniondale, N.Y. Town/state of birth: New York, N.Y.
Age: 5 Date of birth: August 20, 1996 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Parker Annex Grade: K
Ht: 3-6 1/2 Wt: 40 Favorite baseball position: None
Favorite baseball player: None Favorite baseball team: None
Favorite school subject: Circle time Favorite food: French fries
Favorite book: Little Engine That Could Favorite movie: Monsters, Inc., Spiderman
Favorite TV program: SpongeBob SquarePants
What I want to be: Police officer
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because it’s fun.
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Player 2: Michael Rigsby (No. 3)
Hometown: Bordentown, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 5 Date of birth: January 9, 1997 Bats: R Throws: R
School: St. Mary’s Grade: K
Ht: 3-6 Wt: 42 Favorite baseball position: Pitcher
Favorite baseball player: None Favorite baseball team: Mets
Favorite school subject: Physical Ed. Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite book: The Foot Book Favorite movie: Shrek
Favorite TV program: Rugrats
What I want to be: Professional baseball player
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: I love to play baseball!
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Player 3: Zach Grehan (No. 4)
Hometown: Hamilton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 5 Date of birth: December 8, 1996 Bats: R Throws: R
School: YWCA Grade: Pre-K
Ht: 4-5 Wt: 40 Favorite baseball position: Outfield
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: None Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite book: Dr. Seuss Favorite movie: None
Favorite TV program: SpongeBob SquarePants
What I want to be: Police officer
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: To make friends and have fun.
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Player 4: Joshua Godbold (No. 5)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 5 Date of birth: January 29, 1997 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Trenton Head Start Grade: Pre-school
Ht: 3-2 Wt: 45 Favorite baseball position: Pitcher
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Writing Favorite food: Lasagna, spaghetti
Favorite book: Barney's Adventure Favorite movie: The Temptation
Favorite TV program: Sesame Street
What I want to be: Police officer, Firefighter
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because it is fun.
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Player 5: Jayson Roldan (No. 7)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 4 (will be 5 this month) Date of birth: May 15, 1997 Bats: R Throws: R
School: P.R. Community Day Care Grade: Pre-school
Ht: 3-4 Wt: 42 Favorite baseball position: Pitcher
Favorite baseball player: Mike Piazza Favorite baseball team: Mets
Favorite school subject: Computer Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite book: I Love You Forever Favorite movie: Power Rangers
Favorite TV program: Scooby-Doo
What I want to be: Soldier
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because I want to be like Mike Piazza.
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Player 6: Mikey Everett (No. 8)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 7 Date of birth: October 25, 1994 Bats: L Throws: L
School: Harrison Elementary Grade: 1
Ht: 4-1 Wt: 52 Favorite baseball position: Left field
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Science Favorite food: Mushroom pizza
Favorite book: Arthur’s Valentine Favorite movie: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Favorite TV program: SpongeBob SquarePants
What I want to be: Auto mechanic
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: It’s fun!
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Player 7: Christopher Gilleo (No. 9)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 6 Date of birth: September 2, 1995 Bats: L Throws: R
School: Franklin Grade: 1
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 65 Favorite baseball position: First base
Favorite baseball player: Scott Rolen Favorite baseball team: Phillies
Favorite school subject: Reading Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese.
Favorite book: Bugs That Go Bump Favorite movie: Shrek
Favorite TV program: Pokemon
What I want to be: Police officer, firefighter, or baseball player
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: I like to play because it's fun and I get to run a lot when I smack the ball.
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Player 8: Tyler Phernambucq (No. 10)
Hometown: Hamilton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 6 Date of birth: January 27, 1996 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Lalor School Grade: K
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 66 Favorite baseball position: Pitcher
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Computers Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite book: The Rainbow Fish Favorite movie: Alice in Wonderland
Favorite TV program: Nickelodeon
What I want to be: Not sure yet.
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: It's fun and I like to be with my friends and my mom is the coach.
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Player 9: Mike Rossi (No. 11)
Hometown: Hamilton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 6 Date of birth: June 28, 1995 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Joseph Capello School Grade: 1
Ht: 4-1 Wt: 68 Favorite baseball position: Catcher
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Reading Favorite food: Hot dogs
Favorite book: Bedtyme Story Book Favorite movie: Iron Giant, Star Wars
Favorite TV program: SpongeBob SquarePants
What I want to be: Baseball or basketball player
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: It's fun and I get to run and hit.
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Player 10: Justin Kemp (No. 12)
Hometown: Hamilton Twp., N.J. Town/state of birth: Hamilton Twp., N.J.
Age: 7 Date of birth: July 15, 1994 Bats: L Throws: L
School: George E. Wilson Elementary Grade: 2
Ht: 3-6 Wt: 48 Favorite baseball position: Catcher
Favorite baseball player: Sammy Sosa Favorite baseball team: Trenton Thunder
Favorite school subject: Spelling Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite book: Jonathan and His Mommy Favorite movie: Big Fat Liar
Favorite TV program: Keenan and Kell
What I want to be: Drummer
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because it’s fun.
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Player 11: Heri Hernandez (No. 13)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 6 Date of birth: March 26, 1996 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Mott Elementary Grade: K
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 55 Favorite baseball position: Pitcher
Favorite baseball player: Sammy Sosa Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Science Favorite food: Hot dogs
Favorite book: The Cat in the Hat Favorite movie: Home Alone 1 &2
Favorite TV program: Scooby-Doo
What I want to be: Firefighter
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because I like baseball and I want to learn how to play it well.
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Player 12: Brianna Grehan (No. 14)
Hometown: Hamilton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 7 Date of birth: November 16, 1994 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Kuser School Grade: 1
Ht: 4-6 Wt: 47 Favorite baseball position: First base
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Math Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite book: Dr. Seuss Favorite movie: Jurassic Park
Favorite TV program: Nickelodeon
What I want to be: Ballerina
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: Because it is fun.
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Player 13: Cory Hyland(No. 15)
Hometown: Mercer, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 6 Date of birth: September 7, 1995 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Mott Elementary Grade: 1
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 40 Favorite baseball position: First base
Favorite baseball player: Mike Piazza Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Math Favorite food: Hot dogs, macaroni and cheese
Favorite book: Winnie the Pooh Favorite movie: Halloween
Favorite TV program: Scooby-Doo
What I want to be: Police officer
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: I want to be a famous player.
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Player 14: Valerie DeMola (No. 17)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: New Brunswick, N.J.
Age: 7 Date of birth: March 22, 1995 Bats: R Throws: R
School: Holy Cross Catholic Grade: 1
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 70 Favorite baseball position: First base
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Yankees
Favorite school subject: Computer class Favorite food: French fries
Favorite book: The Rainbow Fish Favorite movie: Ice Age
Favorite TV program: SpongeBob SquarePants
What I want to be: Singer
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: It’s a fun game, and I like hitting the ball and running the bases.
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Player 15: Marianna Lopez (No. 19)
Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Town/state of birth: Trenton, N.J.
Age: 7 Date of birth: September 20, 1994 Bats: LR Throws: R
School: Bayard School Grade: 2
Ht: 4-0 Wt: 60 Favorite baseball position: First base
Favorite baseball player: Derek Jeter Favorite baseball team: Braves
Favorite school subject: Math Favorite food: Rice
Favorite book: Let’s Take the Bus Favorite movie: All Dogs Go to Heaven
Favorite TV program: Rugrats
What I want to be: Teacher
Why I like to play Little League Baseball: It’s fun.
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