Cooperstown Bound: Green Hornets 12U Baseball Team Wins Around The Horn Competition

The 12U Severna Park Green Hornets baseball squad traveled to Cooperstown, New York, from July 19-25 and won the Around the Horn competition against 94 other teams from across the country.

The skills competition was part of the Cooperstown Dreams Park week 10 tournament. During the throwing and fielding challenge, eight or nine players from each team took their positions on the field and were timed as they threw the baseball in the following sequence: pitcher to catcher, to third base, to second base, to first base, to the catcher, to the shortstop, to the right fielder, to second base, to the center fielder, to third base, to left field, and then finally back to the catcher. Each base had to be tagged during the sequence.

The Green Hornets won the challenge with a time of 24.63 seconds, ahead of the NH Diamond Dawgs from New Hampshire at 27.44 seconds.

The tournament was more than skill challenges. After finishing pool play with a 4-1 record and the 11 seed, the Green Hornets made it to the Sweet 16 before losing to the Whitecaps from Southern California. The Green Hornets finished with a spring record of 44-16-1.

“The boys always fight for each other,” said coach Pete Buck. “No matter what is happening, someone is always there to pick up another teammate. They are a true team that enjoys being on the field together. They play at a high level and it’s very gratifying to watch as they are a family at the same time!”