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Mitch Englert

I am nominating Mitch Englert for our TLBR Hall of Fame.
Mitch played in the Tallahassee Babe Ruth league all three years and was an all star.
He played baseball at Leon High and was inducted into the Leon Baseball Hall of Fame several years ago.
He graduated from FSU and recently retired from Capital City Banking as an executive vice president.
He is the father of Cliff Englert who was on the 1999 World Series team that won.
He has supported Tallahassee’s league for may years and is a former Board Member of our TLBR Alumni Foundation. He also has funded an annual $1000 scholarship for the Foundation.
I can think of no one more deserving than Mitch.

Jim Hage

Jim has been a longtime volunteer in the league.
Jim has coached on 8 world series staffs (winning in 2009 and 2025) while also being on the staff at TSC for 25 years.
Countless hours Jim has donated to the league.
No doubt in my mind he is a HOF type coach and mentor.

Bobby Rice

Bobby was a great teammate and young man.
His family was very supportive of TLBR.
Bobby was on the 2007, 2008, 2009 World Series teams.
The last I checked he is still the ONLY player to make the All-World Series team 3 straight years.
It blows my mind every year that passes and he doesn't get inducted.

Paul Mauck, Jr.

Paul has been a pivotal part of Tallahassee Babe Ruth for over 20 years.
He has been to 10 World Series with 1 win and 3 second place finishes.
Not many people have worked or served the league quite like Paul.

Gage West

I am writing to enthusiastically nominate Gage West for induction into the Tallahassee Babe Ruth Hall of Fame. Gage's exceptional achievements and dedication to baseball and his community make him a highly deserving candidate.
Gage's baseball journey began at Chaires Little League in 2005. Even at a young age, his talent was evident. In his final season as a 12-year-old, Gage led the Chaires All-Star team to a historic Final Four appearance in the Little League State Tournament. That year, he finished the season with an astounding .640 batting average and hit 21 home runs, showcasing his remarkable offensive abilities.
Gage continued his success at Tallahassee Babe Ruth, where he played a pivotal role in the league's most celebrated achievements. He was a key member of the 2009 Babe Ruth World Series Championship team and the 2010 World Series Runner-up team. His outstanding performance in both tournaments earned him a place on the Babe Ruth All World Series Team each year. Notably, in the 2010 World Series, Gage etched his name in the record books by hitting for the cycle, a feat that remains a Babe Ruth tournament record.
Beyond Babe Ruth, Gage continued to excel. He was a three-year varsity starter at Lincoln High School, earning All-Big Bend honors three times, FACA All-State recognition, and a Perfect Game All-American selection.
His talent and dedication led him to Florida State University, where he played for three years and won an ACC title in 2014. He concluded his collegiate career at Faulkner University, contributing to their World Series team.
Gage further pursued his passion for baseball by playing professionally for 2 years in the Frontier League with the River City Rascals before returning home a completing his and receiving his BA from Florida State University.
Today, Gage West continues to serve his community as a Firefighter and EMT with the Tallahassee Fire Department, demonstrating the same dedication and commitment he showed on the baseball field.
Gage West's accomplishments at Tallahassee Babe Ruth, coupled with his subsequent success at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, make him an exemplary candidate for the Hall of Fame. He embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, dedication, and achievement that the Hall of Fame represents. Any former teammate you ask will refer to Gage as great teammate.
Gage represented the league like a true gentleman every step of the way.
Gage continues to mentor young catchers, many of whom are in the league today.
I urge you to strongly consider his nomination.

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