The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Gotham Burger would like to recognize Liev Wolin as this week’s Sportstar of the week. The nine-year-old rising 4th grader was a key contributor to the Teaneck travel 8u team the past two seasons. Liev’s coach Norman Blumenthal told the JLNJ: “It was a great pleasure coaching Liev Wolin for two years in travel baseball. Very few boys play eight-and-under travel as seven-year-olds, even fewer play a major role as a seven-year-old. That is what Liev did last year when TBO won the Paramus summer tournament for the first time. Liev was back this year as an eight-year-old and helped Teaneck return to the championship game. An outstanding pitcher, Liev has an uncanny ability to locate his pitches and stay cool under the most intense pressure. When not pitching, Liev played both short and second base. He was also a fixture at the top of the lineup. His competitive fire inspired his teammates and brought out the best in them. I would personally like to thank Liev for two great summers of travel baseball.”
Liev, yasher koach on another great season of travel baseball. Who would you say is your role model and why?
“My brother, Caleb Wolin, because he helps me, believes in me and looks out for me.”
Who is your favorite professional athlete?
“Derek Jeter, because he was a great player and leader. He was the captain.”
Do you have a pregame routine?
“I like to get warmed up to pitch. Before a game I throw about 10 pitches to my dad.”
What is your earliest sports memory?
“Playing basketball on my mini-hoop outside my house.”
What is your favorite sports memory?
“When my 8u team won the Paramus Championship last summer (2014), I was pitching and I struck the last batter out to end the game.”
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing sports?
“Watch the Yankees on TV.”
What is the best thing about being a sports star?
“My family and friends coming out to the game to watch me play.”
The Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Week will receive a $10 gift certificate to Gotham Burger. Please send nominees for next week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Week to [email protected].
