He is the 3rd baseman and pitcher for the Boonville All Star team that played this last weekend in the Missouri Babe Ruth Championship tournament. In this photo he is very happy. Why? Well here's why. First round game against Cassville, the host team. Bottom of the 8th inning (they only play 7 unless tied), Boonville has just put a runner on second base with two outs. Okeye is up next as he walks to the plate he seems a little perplexed.
He knows he needs a hit to win the game, he walks up the 3rd base line to talk to his coach. I later got this quote from his coach. Okeye says "coach I'm a nervous wreck, got any words of advice?". Coach says, "relax, you know your a good hitter, get me a line drive". He walks back to the batters box and BANG! Line drive back up the middle, runner scores from 2nd, game over. Boonville wins, Cassville crowd goes home sad. Nice job Okeye, way to come through for your team.
I have posted the after photo with Okeye being congratulated by his coach and the before photo while he's getting those words of wisdom. What a great experience we had at this tournament. Well done boys. Well done. See Okeye, his teammates and the other players from the tournament HERE
