Molino’s Kelly Named To World Wood Bat Tournament Team

July 14, 2013

Jacob Kelly of Molino was recently named to the 2013 World Wood Bat Association 18U National Championship All-Tournament Team as a pitcher.  The tournament, held in Atlanta, featured over 180 teams with over 3,000 players.

Kelly, 17, pitched 11 innings striking out 13 and allowing only one earned run.  Kelly played with the Patriot Travel Team made up of area high school athletes.  Another team member, Chandler Burgess, was also named to the  All-Tournament team as a hitter.  Burgess batted .438 during the tournament that featured teams  from as far away as Hawaii and New Jersey.

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4 Responses to “Molino’s Kelly Named To World Wood Bat Tournament Team”

  1. Brett Fillingim on July 18th, 2013 8:32 pm

    Congratulations Jacob. Tell Isaac I said hi. Got any room for lefty pitching lessons?

  2. Joyce Stone on July 14th, 2013 6:52 pm

    We are very proud of you Jacob! Congratulations.

  3. Pat Bales on July 14, 2013 on July 14th, 2013 9:28 am

    Chandler, Mr.Don and Ms.Pat are so very happy for you, you have worked so long to reach this point in your young tender life, we have watched you grow up and love all your family so much, keep up the hard work,always have Christ as your leader, and you will always be successful.

  4. Laura Kelly on July 14th, 2013 8:20 am

    Way to go Jacob. We are proud of you.