New York Gothams

NY Gothams alumni catcher Angel Salome and 14U Red catcher, Nelson Rodriguez, received mention in a recent USA Today article which profiled George Washington High School's baseball team. In the article, Coach Steve Mandl praises Angel Salome, who now plays for the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system, for returning in the off season to help coach George Washington players. Included in the list of players is NY Gothams 14U Red slugger Nelson Rodriguez, who as a freshman has seen time starting as a catcher for the team. According to the article:

"They come back all the time," Mandl said. "My assistants are usually former players. When Angel comes here to work out, the first thing he does is work with whomever our catcher is. He did it with Jean Carlos Rodriguez (now a minor leaguer in the Philadelphia Phillies system) and he did it this year with Nelson Rodriguez, who's starting as a freshman."

Rodriguez is also mentioned as being part of a strong infield:

"The Trojans' infield is particularly strong. Besides Alibay at first and Rodriguez at catcher, the team's top players include junior shortstop Mike Antonio, junior second baseman Xyruse Martinez and junior third baseman John Estrella."

Way to go Angel and Nelson! We couldn't be prouder of both of you!!