Jimmy Gatto

Jimmy is the 5th Annual Matthew Martin Memorial Scholarship winner. The selection committee connected with Jimmy’s personal story about how baseball has played an essential role in his life by helping him build self-confidence and form meaningful relationships with his teammates and coaches.  

The 4th Annual Matthew Martin Memorial Scholarship goes to Ben Ford.  Ben’s story demonstrated his focus on achieving his goals, even during life’s most challenging times. From saving up for his first bat as a young boy to working towards his future career, Ben is positive, motivated, and persistent. 

The 4th Annual Matthew Martin Memorial Scholarship winner is Mario Mora Jr. Mario has faced more than his fair share of adversity in his 13 years, and his coach, Tom Rossi, describes him as "an extremely talented player with a strong work ethic and compassion towards others. He is always the first to say thank you."

The 3rd Annual Matthew Martin Memorial Scholarship. Carter King was selected for his strong commitment and dedication to his family, school, teammates, and community.  Mason Ringenbach is recognized for being a supportive teammate and  a leader both on and off the field. 

The 3rd Annual Naperville Renegades Scholarship winner is Brody Stone. He wrote about the adversity he faced as a young child and most recently how COVID has impacted his health, keeping him from going to school in person. This has not stopped him, he refused to give up baseball and has maintained straight As! 

The 2nd Annual Matthew Martin Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Waubonsie Valley High School Senior Brendon Choi. He will continue his academic career at Mesa College (AZ) in the fall of 2022 with the hope of returning to WVHS to teach and coach after graduation

The 2nd Annual Naperville Renegades Scholarship winner is Hiroshy Wong. He wrote about the adversity his family faces daily, working hard to adapt to their new setting here in the United States. They moved here from Venezuela under extreme distress, and baseball has been his escape. 

The 1st Annual Waubonsie Valley Scholarship was awarded to Senior Ryan DiGrazia. He will continue his academic and athletic career at Carthage College in the fall of 2021. 

The 1st Annual Naperville Renegades  Scholarship was awarded to Ethan Chance. Ethan wrote so lovingly about his family, his passion for the game of baseball, and about how honored he would be to wear #75 during the season for Matthew.