Utica Youts
JackKarwacki.com is the exclusive home of the one and only Utica Youts Softball Franchise. What is a Yout you ask? Click here for the definition of a Yout! The Youts, formed in 2007 by a group of lifelong friends were immediate contenders at 12 North Sports Bar’s summer softball league. Finishing in 5th place overall out of approximately 50 teams in their inaugural season, the team had no one over the age of 28 and only 2 players with any softball experience. Displaying tenacious competitiveness, an overwhelming will to win and the nack for timely comebacks, this squad quickly won the hearts of it’s fans and the respect from it’s competition. Now sponsored by Stage Music Piano Co. and Casa Imports and with the addition of 4 great up and coming Youts, they look to move past their rebuilding season that was the summer of 2009. Taking home the 2007 and 2009 Monday Night “Best Drinking Team” title, the Youts will have a target on their backs in the bar and in the field. BE THE FIRST TO OWN UTICA YOUTS GEAR! LOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE JERSEY AND HAT SALES THIS SPRING!
2009 Roster
3 – Collea, Brian – 1B: 3 Yrs. Experience Tremendous ability to hit to right field and a great presence in the locker room.
7 – Leuthauser, Aaron – C: 1 Yr. Experience Feisty catcher with multiple put-outs at the plate in ‘09. Hitting came on strong late in the year.
8 – Viti, Chris – 2B: 3 Yrs. Experience Early season defensive woes erased by his ability to overcome adversity & contribute when it counted.
10 – Leuthauser, Kris – OF: 3 Yrs. Experience The eldest Yout can play any outfield position and is a rock in the middle of the lineup.
12 – Maine, Matt – OF / SS: 1 Yr. Experience Led the team in home runs as a rookie and was a drinking Co-MVP. Need I say more?
13 – Casamento, Phil – P: 3 Yrs. Experience The other drinking Co-MVP made a seamless transition to pitching and was 2nd in homers.
23 – Sergott, Dave – OF / 1B: 1 Yr. Experience Displays tremendous patience at the plate with the ability to hit with power to all fields.
24 – Karwacki, Jack – 3B / SS: 3 Yrs. Experience The player/manager/owner was the defensive glue of the infield but can only hit singles…lots of singles.
34 – Collea, Pat – EH / 3B / 1B: 1 Yr. Experience Power makes up for a lack of speed and can match wits with the best of them.
35 – Kahler, Mike – U: 2 Yrs. Experience Great utility asset. Can play anywhere, hit anywhere and fix anything.
44 – Phelan, Ryan – RF: 1 Yr. Experience Rookie outfielder brandishes blazing speed and a trustworthy bat.
55 – Morris, Luke – EH: 2 Yrs. Experience Missed the ‘09 season due to injury. ‘07 drinking MVP was always good for a soft line drive single.
