Clermont Campers Excited by Visit from Reds Players Frazier and Mesoraco
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Reds player Devin Mesoraco meets a young fan at the Reds camp in Clermont County

Immediate Release
June 25, 2012

 

 

 

Batavia, Ohio.  The questions came as quickly as the balls they tossed to campers at the Cincinnati Reds Rookie Success League (RRSL) underway at the Batavia Township Community Center ball fields.  Reds third baseman Todd Frazier and catcher Devin Mesoraco laughed often as they pitched balls to the 6-to-12-year-olds attending the first ever Clermont County RRSL camp; in between visits to various diamonds, they fielded questions.  “What’s it feel like to get knocked over by a player stealing home?” asked one young boy.  “It doesn’t really hurt,” answered Mesoraco.  “I look at it as a way I can save a run for my team.  Besides, I have lots of padding in that catchers gear.”

 

“How many home runs have you hit?” shouted one young girl during a question and answer session.  Frazier has contributed 13 homers since his career began in the majors, while rookie Mesoraco has had six, including four this year.  “I’ve been playing baseball since I was your age,” said Mesoraco, as he playfully tugged at the cap of a 6-year-old, generating a big grin from the boy.  Both Reds players said they were honored when Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg presented them with Sheriff’s Office challenge coins during their Monday, June 25, 2012 visit to the Batavia Township camp.

 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, for four weeks this summer, the RRSL is holding the free camp for Clermont County children, teaching them baseball and life lessons, including the importance of teamwork.  “Baseball truly emulates life,” said Reds Community Fund Executive Director Charley Frank.  “It’s a long season and sometimes you are on a roll and sometimes you lose, no matter how hard you try.  One day you are the hero and the next you strike out with the bases loaded.  That’s life.” 

 

For more information about the RRSL, visit the website www.cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/community/rcf_rookie_success.jsp.

 

Pictured above: Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco meets a young fan at the Reds Rookie Success League camp at the Batavia Township Community Center

 

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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@ clermontcountyohio.gov.
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