OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Benny Schappacher

Benny Schappacher
Age: 12
Grade: Seventh-grader, Haile Middle
Position: Right field

What do you enjoy the most about baseball?
Hitting. When your team’s down, and you get the winning run, you feel good about yourself.

Why did you decide to start playing baseball?
I don’t know. My brothers both played, and I grew up at the baseball field. I decided to try it, too, and I liked it.

Who is your favorite baseball player?
Ken Griffey Jr.

If you could describe the Observer baseball team in one word, what would it be?
Interesting