Athlete of the week: Tyler Patzalek
June 9, 2009
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TYLER PATZALEK
SCHOOL: Notre Dame
LEAGUE/CITY: Halton Region/Burlington
GRADE: 12
AGE: 19
Had back-to-back-to-back home runs in Prentice Cup baseball playoffs.
Two home runs and seven RBIs in a 13-1 drubbing of St. Joseph's from Cornwall as well as a home run and RBI in a 6-2 win over York Mills.
Outstanding catcher has not been tested by base runners, and also has a .630 batting average with 30 RBIs for 17-0 team.
Former two-time team baseball MVP for defending Prentice Cup champs.
Starting catcher with the Oshawa Dodgers of the Intercounty league.
Chose scholarship offer from the University of Maine for next fall over interest from Evansville and Arkansas-Little Rock.
Played for Team Toronto that won the Canadian midget 18-and under championship in Quebec City two years ago.
Former athlete of the year at Sacred Heart elementary school.
Has a 75 per cent academic average and wants to pursue a career in business administration.
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