16u Player of the Week
Name: Ryan Thiesse
Age: 16 years-old
Class: 2020

The 16u Americans traveled west to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the University of Missouri Team Camp games. Playing at Taylor Stadium the team looked to keep their undefeated record in tact. Although, this past weekend was not played in typical tournament style format. Instead, it was simply a round robin collection of games against some of the best teams in the Midwest. Nonetheless, tournament style or not it, it didn’t matter as the 16u Americans went 5-0 on the weekend. Their success wouldn’t have been as prominent without the performances from outfielder Ryan Thiesse. Thiesse had an incredible weekend out west as he went 5-14 (.357) with 8 RBI’s. Some of his hits included a go-ahead three-run homerun and two triples. He also walked once and got hit-by-pitch twice. Following a weekend of perfection, the Americans now stand 8-0 going into Indianapolis this upcoming weekend.