January Bandit Birthdays:
Bandit Adriel Licon turned 31 on January 18. Adriel played on our “worst to first” Championship squad. He was versatile playing all three outfield positions as well as pitcher, catcher, third base and second base. Happy Birthday Adriel!
Donald “Trey” Plummer III turned 37 on January 19. “Trey” was the catcher on our 1997 AABC Texas State Champions, our 1997 AABC National Regional Finalist and our 1998 Triple Crown National Finalist. Trey was an All District baseball player at Hanks where he also was a high academic achiever and in the National Honor Society. He continued his baseball journey playing at College of the Southwest and El Paso Community College. Trey is a Partner in the Family business and finished his degree requirements at New Mexico State University. Trey is also working as a Big XII, WAC and Mountain West College and High School Umpire. In 2019, Trey served as a Standby Umpire for the Pacific Coast Minor League El Paso Chihuahuas. In 2024 Trey has received Umpire assignments for the Big 12 and American Athletic Conference.”Happy Birthday” Trey!
Eric Stoltz turned 31 on January 28. Eric was always the youngest player on his Bandit teams. Eric was an outstanding clutch hitter and used his left handed hitting to create a gap to gap situational advantage for his Bandit teams. He played second base and all three outfield positions using his speed and quickness to great advantage. Stoltz was honored by his middle school as their top academic and athletic student athlete. In high school, Eric participated in baseball, track and cross country and continued to achieve high academic recognition. Eric continues to care for our community and has run for El Paso City Council in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Happy Birthday Eric!