2019 Pitch and Hit Club 73rd Awards Banquet

The 2019 Pitch and Hit Club 73rd Awards Banquet was held at the Tinley Park Convention Center on Sunday Jan 27, 2019. We experienced a full capacity crowd with nearly 400 attendees highlighted by the award winner presentations, the autograph tables, and a nice assortment of memorabilia for our guests. We want to thank all that came out to share the great night at the 73rd annual banquet.

Congratulations to all the Pitch & Hit Club Award Winners. Click on pictures to enlarge.

  • Dan Pleasac, Harry Caray Sportscaster of the Year Award
  • Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, White Sox Broadcaster – Lou Boudreau Hall of Fame
  • Steven Korbel, Youth Team of the Year
  • Natalie Niekro, daughter of Joe Niekro and founder of the Joe Niekro Foundation – Mary Frances Veeck Woman of the Year Award
  • Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers MLB coach of the Year Award
  • Mike Medici (on the right), received the Nick Kamzic Scout of the year award. Also, pictured Ryan Borucki (left) pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays whom Mike signed.
  • Lineup of our 2019 Pitch and Hit Club Award Honorees
  • Mike Medici, Nick Kamzic Scout of the Year Award — Pictured is top left Herb Forkenbrock, top right Paul Kamzic, bottom left Ryan Borucki and bottom right Mike Medici
  • Joliet Slammers, Organization of the Year
  • Bill Fratto, Oakton Community College – College Coach of the Year
  • Dick Goss, Bill Gleason Sportscaster of the Year Award
  • Sean Mason, High School Coach of the Year Award
  • Bren Spillane, College Player of the Year Award
  • Corey Ray (Dad acctepting), Minor League Player of the Year Award
  • Mark Bajenski, Len DiForte Amateur Baseball Service Award
  • Jeff Syznal, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Motluck Table and Guests
  • Dan Plesac, Hawk Harrelson, Jim Hall & Herb Forkenbrock