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Central College’s Colton DeRocher proves he’s not your average ballplayer

Central’s right fielder is one of the best players in the American Rivers Conference, and he’s overcome a lot to get there. PELLA, Iowa — Central senior Colton DeRocher is an all-around baseball player. “(His) bat speed’s awesome, he’s fun to watch, he’s got good power in the box, he’s a great athlete around the bases and…
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Amputee Baseball Team Hits a Homerun in Inspiration

More than just a competitive sports team, the Louisville Slugger Warriors amputee baseball team has created an incredible community unified by their shared love for the game and similar challenges. Competing against able-bodied teams in national baseball tournaments and special events, these men have the opportunity to show that disability doesn’t determine skill. Craig Handel…
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Estero resident David Van Sleet keeps amputee baseball team running and thriving

When they hear a spin to the saying “I’d give an arm or leg to be on a baseball team,” members of the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team smile or chuckle. They chuckle because that’s part of the dark humor they have unleashed on teammates, and they smile that losing an arm or leg…
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ABBOTT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE BASEBALL PLAYERS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-PRESS

CRAIG HANDEL Monday, August14, 2023  When Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team members Parker Hanson, Colton DeRocher, Shan Donovan and Danny Williams talk about who inspired them, they share a common name: Jim Abbott. DeRocher once met him and called it a “neat experience.” Even though his career ended nearly 25 years ago, Abbot’s…
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Baseball team of veterans creates custom bourbon at Barrels & Billets

https://www.wave3.com/2023/03/24/baseball-team-veterans-creates-custom-bourbon-barrels-billets/ Members of a Louisville non-profit baseball team featuring veterans appeared at a downtown Louisville bourbon shop to debut a custom bourbon.(WAVE News)
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National amputee baseball team honors veterans, inspires many

https://www.candgnews.com/news/national-amputee-baseball-team-honors-veterans-inspires-many-774
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National amputee baseball team managed by former Tiger takes on Michigan squad

https://www.mlive.com/sports/2022/09/national-amputee-baseball-team-managed-by-former-tiger-takes-on-michigan-squad.html
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Challenged ‘Warriors’ A Challenge for Detroit MSBL Pickup Teams at Labor Day Exhibition

By Men’s Senior Baseball League | September 13, 2022 By Larry Paladino, Detroit MSBL They’re not called Warriors for nothing. The Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team is, as you might expect, composed of players who have disabilities of one kind or another. Many are military veterans who have lost limbs in combat. Others, perhaps, were born without an arm,…
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Memorial Day Weekend 2022

“All-amputee baseball team Louisville Slugger Warriors to play in Naples Saturday” Reporter: LISA HUTSONhttps://www.winknews.com/2022/05/28/all-amputee-baseball-team-louisville-slugger-warriors-to-play-in-naples-saturday/
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2021 35+

Louisville Slugger Warriors 11, Montebello Angels 5 MSBL LAS VEGAS OPEN As the saying goes, “the third time is the charm” definitely applies to the LS Warriors when it comes to the Men’s Senior Baseball League National Las Vegas Open Tournament held annually over Memorial Day Weekend. This year between the dates of May 28th…
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