Email from Joseph Gonzalez’ Proud Mom – Published with Permission

Hi, just wanted to let you know what the paper didn’t say about him (Joseph Gonzalez – Junior @ Chapin High School and First Team All City Catcher) was that he had one strikeout all season out of 134 plate appearances. Thanks for teaching him that jab step that he still uses!!
Susan Gonzalez

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