Rockland Boulder Visits Sports Academy Week 2

The Rockland Boulders visited again last Friday and this time was able to play with the kids on our baseball field! Three different activities were set up to test camper’s skills including batting, pitching, and catching. A lot of smiles and laughing was observed the whole event. The interactive experience is exactly what these campers wanted in a baseball player visit. Kids were able to go up to the Rockland Boulder Players and ask them anything they wanted. Campers were also able to grad some autographs!


The two players to visit were Shawn Gilblair and Taylor Mangum. Shawn grew up in Windham, CT and also attended Eastern Connecticut State College. His time there was histortic, since he became the first player at his school to be named a three-time All-American. Gilblair was also voted the Division III Player of the Year twice (2007; 2009) by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Shifting over to his professional career, his best season came in 2012 with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. His 2012 season was highlighted by a 11-5 record, 93 strikeouts over 117 IP in 19 starts, and a 3.85 ERA. He did not pitch in 2013.

Taylor grew up in American Fork, UT and also attended Utah Valley University. He has since spent the last seasons (2012-2013) playing in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. The furthest level Mangum reached was High A last year with the Brevard County Manatees. 2013 also happened to be his best season as he had a 3.91 ERA with 63 strikeouts and five saves in 27 appearances. 2014 will be his first season in a Indepedent league and with the Boulders.
Counselor Patrick thought “This was better because of the interactive and playing with the kids.” Shout out needs to be given to T.J Lemonis who during the batting challenge was able to hit 2 homeruns! Great job to everyone!



Please check out our facebook to see more pictures from this event! Also check out the rockland Boulder website at http://www.rocklandboulders.com/home/.