Double Duty Classic Held At Guaranteed Rate Field

CHICAGO, IL - More than 35 high school baseball players in the city and suburbs took part in the annual Double Duty Classic at Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, earlier this week. The DDC celebrates the history and tradition of Negro League baseball in Chicago while also promoting the next generation of inner-city players.

Players from several schools took part in the event, which drew several special guests to the ballpark including 2005 World Series Most Valuable Player Jermaine Dye.

The following players took part in the classic:

• Brooks College Prep (2): Deven Jones, Lawrence Noble
• Brother Rice High School (5): Michael Bolton, Benji Brokemond, Eric Diaz, Brandon Laux, Kendall Pettis
• Chicago Bulls College Prep (1): Julian Morales
• Crete-Monee High School (1): Ronald Carroll
• Hammond High School (1): Brandon Tyler
• Harlan Community Academy High School (1): Henry Perry
• Hillcrest High School (1): Dylan West
• Homewood Flossmoor High School (1): Jacob Schroeder
• Illiana Christian High School (1): Damon Gladney
• Kaneland High School (1): Angel Acevedo
• Kenwood Academy (1): Brandon Green
• Lake View High School (1): Justin Rivera
• Lincoln Way East High School (2): Randy Johnson, Ethan Lambrigger
• Lindbloom Math and Science Academy (2): Daniel Gay, Justice Page
• Marian Catholic High School (3): Cameron Bufford, Angelo Cantelo, Pierce Jones
• Marist High School (3): Kendal Ewell, Jason Hodges, Wendell Smith
• Montini Catholic High School (1): Ryan Nelson
• Morgan Park High School (1): Khyle Radcliffe
• Mount Carmel High School (2): Jack Slade, Nic Vitiritti
• Solorio Academy High School (1): Ernan Rivera
• Thornton Fractional South High School (1): Malik Staples

Photos courtesy of 2018 Ron Vesely/Chicago White Sox