Monday, December 3, 2012
The business, which relocated from Park Ridge, offers baseball and softball instruction from pros.
Just Hits, a business offering baseball and softball instruction from professional athletes, held a grand opening at their new location in Westwood Saturday. The business was started by Woodcliff Lake native Mike Just, who decided to move it from Park Ridge to a larger, 11-lane facility in Westwood. Just, who was signed to the Houston Astros for part of 2008, has brought on a team of instructors with professional experience, including pitcher Ryan Page, who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, and hitting instructor Greg Perret, who played professionally in Australia and Belgium, among others. They offer one-on-one training for those looking to improve their baseball or softbal skills. Just Hits is located at 1 Charles Street in Westwood…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Just Hits, which offers instruction in baseball and softball, will open in Westwood soon.
A new business in Westwood is offering baseball and softball instruction from athletes with professional experience on the field. Mike Just, who has played for several professional teams and was signed to the Houston Astros for part of 2008, has assembled a group of instructors with first-hand knowledge of what it takes to make it to the pro level for his business, Just Hits. Besides himself, the staff includes pitcher Ryan Page, who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, and hitting instructor Greg Perret, who played professionally in Australia and Belgium, among others. "My biggest thing was the keep the level of instruction high," Just said. Just, who grew up in Woodcliff Lake, founded Just Hits three years ago in a trailer at Saint …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Westwood's 9/10U team finished their season with only one loss and took second place.
Westwood's 9/10U baseball team took second place in their North East Bergen All Stars league this summer. The team finished the season with a 9-1 record, losing only their last game against River Vale. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Jim Leggate at Jim.Leggate@patch.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. For news straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The 11U baseball team from Washington Township went undefeated in Maywood's Firecracker Tournament.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Washington Township's 11U little league baseball team was undefeated and took first place in Maywood's Firecracker tournament. The team defeated Glen Rock, Oradell, Secaucus, Ramsey and Waldwick to take the top spot in their age group. The team also won the Bergen County Charity Classic over Memorial Day weekend. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor James Leggate at JMLeggate@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. For news straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
Monday, June 4, 2012
The 10U and 11U teams from Washington Township recently won their division championships in the Bergen County Charity Classic baseball tournament.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Washington Township's 10U and 11U baseball teams recently won their division championships in the Bergen County Charity Classic baseball tournament. The tournament, which raises money for scholarships, included 275 teams this year. For more information about the Bergen County Charity Classic, visit their website. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor James Leggate at JMLeggate@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. For news straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The NY Yankees pitchers and catchers reported for training in Florida earlier this week while the rest of the team arrives Friday
Let me be very clear in saying this, if you have ever worked in sports, namely baseball, there is no better time of year then spring training in Florida. None. Leaving, usually a winter and snow swept (except this year) airport somewhere in New York, the plane trip down there makes you think all at once of the moment you touch down. The plane door opens up to the terminal and you're hit at once by that blast of hot, Florida air. Riding to the hotel, you see palm trees, and small southwest style houses, coupled with the fresh, open-air smell of the warm gulf. All at once you, your senses are alive with the anticipation of seeing the ballpark. Getting there to see the sun rises over is as great as seeing Mickey Mantle at batting practice in …
Tony
9:13 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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