Whiz Kid of the Week: Giovanni Lipori

Each week, Rohnert Park Patch will feature an remarkable kid, teen, youth group, sports team or even college student that amaze us with their achievement.

This week we are running the bases and heading for home. Youth baseball is a favorite for many kids and this week we take a peek into the Cal Ripken league to meet an MVP who hits more than just a baseball.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week 

Name, Age: Giovanni Lipori, 5 years old.

Achievement: Giovanni (Gio) was awarded the MVP award this last week by his team the Padres for his great play. The Padres play in the local Cal Ripken league in the PeeWee division. The kids learn to play many positions but his favorite is first base and he loves to hit. He is a two-sport athlete and has been playing golf since he was two years old with his grandpa Charlie. They regularly go out to play 18 holes at Fox Tail with Charlie and friends.

Key to Awesomeness: Giovanni is a true student of the game. He loves baseball. The Giants are his favorite team and Buster Posey his favorite player. While watching a game he will comment on how the professional players hold the bat, their stance and movements. Gio will then apply what he has observed. Also, he is respectful of Coach Joe Tomic and makes sure to listen and follow directions in practice and the games

The Cal Ripken league is a great place for the younger kids to play and learn, and overall, the game is a wonderful environment full of positive energy. Visit Cal Ripken for more information.

Do you want to recommend someone who has an amazing achievement in the Rohnert Park community to be featured as a Patch Whiz Kid? Just send an email to the author with your nomination! We are looking for suggestions from the community for kids, youths, or groups (and more) that do amazing things.