The Jewish Link and Drink Up would like to recognize Yeshiva Sharei Tzion, fifth grader Yossi Klein as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. Klein was an instrumental player in the Highland Park 10U Baseball Owls perfect 13-0 record during their fall championship season. Klein has been the starting catcher on the 10U team all season long. He continued to blossom in the position as the season progressed and caught all innings during the 2020 inter-league 10U semi-final and championship games. The playoffs brought out the best in Klein, as he blocked pitches, threw out two runners trying to steal and managed the pitching staff through the final out. Aside from his defensive prowess, Klein hit over.500 in the fall season with an on-base percentage exceeding.600.

Yossi, yasher koach on being recognized as Sportstar of the Week and your 10u fall championship. Who is your role model and why?

My oldest brother Zevi. He always plays with me.

What is your favorite sport?

Baseball. I love to watch and play it.

What is your greatest sports accomplishment?

Throwing out two runners stealing in the championship game.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Aaron Judge.

What is your pregame routine?

Practice throwing runners out and a long toss.

What is your earliest sports memory?

Winning a flag football championship in third grade.

What is your weirdest sports memory?

Playing during COVID.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Winning the 10U baseball championship.

What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?

Play with my friends and ride bikes.

Best thing about being a Sportstar?

It’s fun spending time with my teammates and coaches.

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