1 Thru 9: Luke Schmitt

Luke Schmitt won’t be forgetting 2024 any time soon.

From winning provincial and national championships to claiming the Baseball Alberta Elite League Player of the Year Award, the Red Deer CarStar Braves hurler had an electric year.

It was capped off when he committed to Butler Community College.

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Grind of the Braves

Despite a 24-12 regular season, the Red Deer CarStar Braves felt like they had to grind out a lot of wins.

They took that mentality into the Baseball Alberta Elite League playoffs, capturing the provincial title.

The Braves then rode that momentum into nationals, claiming Alberta’s first gold since 2012.

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Gavin A Blast

Few athletes have their names all over the Baseball Alberta awards like Gavin Galenza.

After winning honours in 2015, 2016 and 2017, the Camrose product was back at it again in 2022 with the 18U ‘AAA’ Player of the Year Award.

He lit up opposing pitchers with the Red Deer CarStar Braves in the Baseball Alberta Elite League, and will be looking to continue his success with Colby Community College this spring.

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