This treasure took some time to track down, but it was well worth the wait.

This was our Sandlot crew. Top to bottom you have, Z behind the plate, Payne was the closer, Dreuth and Most swept the field at first. Tucker was a solid third and Fox kept it fast at the turn. Griffin was the motivator calling the shots from home. Dorhout was always up and McWilliams had a nasty hanger. Lance and Murray were both heavy hitters. And finally you have wilds cards Blair and Witz, those guys we’re everywhere.

Oh and don’t forget these two charmers. Actually, William and I first became friends shortly after joining this group.

This 1996 All-Star team was the beginning of it all. Unaware at the time but this team was the catalyst that created many life-long friendships. After playing a few solid years of baseball the group shown above was split down the middle into two rival high schools. Collectively, William and I still keep in touch with most of the team to this very day. Fast forward to 2009 and those little leaguers are now grown professionals pursuing their passions as lead guitarist, doctors and even airline pilots.

For William and I, baseball was a key part of our adolescence. Efficient communication and aligned teamwork was and still is, in our minds, the only way to win. These values directly coincide with the roots behind The Syndicate. In the end, it’s not about the individual success, it’s the celebration of the group effort.

Game on,

-K