18-Grip Shield Glory Days

July 15, 2008 - SAN ANGELO, Texas – When watching a Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, fans often see monstrous sluggers humbled by their young sons who bring them a drink or a towel to help them hit more long balls. The scenario was no different for the United League-Golden League All-Star Home Run Derby at Foster Field in San Angelo. San Angelo Colts first baseman Andres Rodriguez, hitting in front of his hometown fans, received a little help from his two-year old son Justin in the form of a kiss on the cheek and went on to win the competition with 10 homers in the final round. Andres played several seasons for the Caribbean Tigres of the Palm Beach League. Rodriguez can spend even more time with his family when the season is over, as he not only won a commemorative D-Bat trophy, but earned an all-expense-paid Royal Caribbean cruise for eight days and seven nights.