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Dylan Stark

Right Handed Pitcher: : South Africa U18 National Baseball Team (2013) : Western Province Baseball Team (Cape Town, South Africa) : Major League and ML Reserve Team - Bothasig Baseball Club

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Athlete Information:

Athletes Name: Dylan John Stark

Athletes Email: starkd176@gmail.com

Contact Number: +27 (0)71 793 0897

Country you live in: Cape Town, South Africa

Sex: Male

Parents Contact Number: (0)83 289 9562 Patrick (Father)

Sport Information: Sports you play: Primary Sport: Baseball

2nd Sport: Squash

3rd Sport: Hockey

4th Sport: Water-Polo

Sporting Achievements: Please refer to page 6 and 7

Academic Information:

High School enrolled to current: Fairbairn College (Cape Town, South Africa)

Name of choice University: Van Der Bilt University

Name of 2nd choice University: Texas Christian University

List academic results or educational information:

Subjects:

English First language

Afrikaans Second Language

Physical Science

Mathematics

Life Science

Life Orientation

Accounting

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Introduction

Dylan Stark (aka DJ) was born and raised in Bothasig, a suburb just 15 minutes north of Cape Town, South Africa. Son of Patrick and Tracy Stark, who have been married for 19 years and have resided in the suburb of Bothasig for the same duration. Dylan has a younger sister, Nicole (15 years old) who supports him in all his sporting disciplines. From an early age, it was very apparent that Dylan had shown a natural aptitude for sporting activities. He displayed a keen eye for ball games in general, which manifested itself progressively as he has grown older. He has performed and achieved well in all the respective sporting disciplines he has competed in. His sportsmanship, dedication, discipline and teamwork is exemplary, displaying true leadership quality and growth potential, both in his sporting and academic careers, details of which are listed hereunder for ease of reference.

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Player Overview

Current Age 19 Years 06 Months

Date of Birth 16th January 1996

Place of Birth Cape Town, South Africa

Measurement Date April 2014

Chest 98 cm

Under Arm (Bicep) 33 cm

Waist 84 cm

Hips 87 cm

Thigh 60 cm

Weight 75.0 kg

Height 173 cm

Shoe Size US 10 / UK 9

Pitches / Throws Right

Bats Right

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Player Overview

Current Position

Pitcher Major League & ML Reserve Team (Bothasig Baseball Club)

Pitcher Western Province Baseball Team (South Africa)

Pitcher South African U18 National Baseball Team

Pitches Variation Fastball / Change Up / Curve Ball / Slider

Pitching Coaches Raymond Tew - Previously Head Coach, SA National Baseball Team and first baseball inductee into the “South Africa Sports Hall of Fame”.

Gary Clarke, previously SA National Pitcher and Western Province Coach.

Previous Positions: Infield and Outfield

Batting Order: “Designated Hitter” is in effect.

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Baseball Achievements to Date

2008:

Commenced training at Bothasig Baseball Club

Awarded Most Improved Player – Under 12A Junior Baseball team

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 12 Junior Baseball (2nd Year)

Represented Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Johannesburg)

2008 / 2009:

Awarded Most Valuable Player – Under 14B Bothasig Baseball Club

Awarded Junior Sportsman of the Year – Bothasig Baseball Club

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 14 Junior Baseball (1st Year)

Represented Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Cape Town)

2009 / 2010:

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 14 Junior Baseball (2nd Year)

Selected for the Under 14 Western Province Schools Baseball Team / United School Sports Association of SA (USSASA)

Represented Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Durban)

2010 / 2011:

Awarded Junior Sportsman of the Year – Under 16 A Bothasig Baseball Club

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 16 Junior Baseball (1st Year)

Represented Western Province in a National Baseball Tournament (George, Western Cape)

Selected to attend SABU / Sports Science Institute of South Africa Training Camp (convened by Mr Mike Randall / Major League Baseball - Africa) - Oct 2011 Johannesburg

2011 / 2012:

Awarded Player of the Year – Under 16A Bothasig Baseball Club (2nd Year)

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 16 Junior Baseball (2nd Year)

Represented Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Johannesburg)

Represented Under 16 Western Province Team (South Africa) in the Little League World Baseball Qualifiers, EMEA Region, Novara, Italy – July 2012

Attended 6 Monthly follow up SABU / Sports Science Institute of South Africa Training Camps – Cape Town. (Feb 2012)

Currently plays in Major League Reserve Team – Bothasig Baseball Club (Pitcher)

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Baseball Achievements to Date

2013:

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 18 Junior Baseball (1st Year)

Represented Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Cape Town)

Awarded National Champions 2013

Selected to attend South African U18 National Training Camp (Pitcher) – JHB July

Awarded South African Colours for Baseball – U18 Baseball Team (Pitcher)

2014:

Awarded Provincial Colours for Under 18 Junior Baseball (2nd Year)

Will represent Western Province in National Baseball Tournament (Durban, April 2014)

Awarded MVP 2013 / 2014 – The Bothasig Baseball Club

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Personal Training Routine

Trains and Excercises weekly at Planet Fitness Plattekloof (Cape Town)

Under Personal Trainer – Marc Taylor (who also trained Pitcher Dylan Unsworth :

Bothasig Baseball Club - South Africa and Seattle Mariners)

A strict training programme is adhered to in terms of velocity training, agility, strength and

fitness conditioning.

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Junior / High School Background

(2010-2014) Fairbairn College, Western Cape :

Dylan attends Fairbairn College for his senior education (2010–2014) and will complete his High School career in December 2014. Dylan is presently Deputy Head Boy of the school, and forms part of the RCL Executive Committee. A learning facility that prides itself on exceptional academic and sporting results. Dylan’s father, Patrick, is a past pupil of Fairbairn College. Once again, Dylan continues to excel in his academics. His sister Nicole attends the same school.

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Junior / High School Achievements

(2010-2014) Fairbairn College, Western Cape:

1st Team Water Polo (2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014):

2010 - Member of the U15 A Fairbairn College Water Polo Team

2011 - Awarded 2011 Junior Water Polo Player of the Year

2010 - Member of the U19 Senior Water Polo Team (At age 15)

1st Team Hockey (2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014):

2010 - Member of the U15 A Fairbairn College Hockey Team

2010 - Member of the U19 Senior Hockey Team (At age 15)

1st Team Squash:

2013 / 2014 - Member of the 1st Senior U19 Squash Team (Ranked 2nd)

Other Sports:

Fairbairn College Schools Athletics Squad competing in the Inter House and

Inter-Schools 2010 - (800m / 1500M / Long Jump)

Fairbairn College Swimming Squad – competing in the Inter House, Inter-Schools

and Zonal Championships 2010 (Bellville) swimming Freestyle Sprints and Relay /

Butterfly / Breast Stroke and Backstroke

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Elementary School Background

(2002-2009) Edgemead Primary School:

Dylan attended the Edgemead Primary School for the full duration of his Junior Grade schooling (Grade’s 1 – 7). Excelling in all Academics, Dylan received numerous accolades and acknowledgements for performance, diligence and dedication to his academic career, especially in the field of Mathematics and Science, where he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for consistently achieving 80% or more for the 2009 school year. Dylan was also appointed to the Prefect Body in his senior year at Edgemead Primary School, in which all his additional duties and responsibilities were executed with Pride, Honour, Diligence, Respect and Fairness to his Superiors and fellow scholars alike.

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Elementary School Sports and Leadership Achievements

(2002-2009) Edgemead Primary School :

Cricket - 2nd Team / Edgemead Primary School (EPS)

Team Member of EPS Schools Athletics Squad, competing in the Inter House Meet; Inter-

Schools and Zonal / District Championships. (800m / 1500M / Shot-put / Long Jump)

1st Team Hockey (2009 - EPS) received trophy for the “Best Goalkeeper for 2009” (letting

in one goal the whole season)

2002-2009) Edgemead Primary School - Additional Accomplishments:

Member of the Schools General knowledge Team

Member of the Schools Prefect Body

Member of the Schools Chess Club

Senior Librarian

Extramural Participation Achievements

Age 7 to 13:

Motocross (50cc / 65cc / 85cc Classes – Western Province Motocross Club)

Soccer / Football (Edgemead Football Club): Team Captain in many instances, position

Central Defender, nick-named “The Rock” (2002 / 2009 numerous awards of Trophies /

Medals and Achievement Awards

Junior Life Saving - Nippers (Big Bay Life Saving Club) Table View

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Conclusion

We invite all interested parties, viz. Colleges, International Baseball Academies, Baseball Clubs, Baseball Scouts and Directors of Player Personnel to make contact with us in consideration of Dylan’s Baseball Career future going forward.

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Patrick Stark (Father of D.J.Stark) 30 Van Riebeeck Road Bothasig, 7441 Cape Town, South Africa. Contact Numbers: (H) +27 21 558 4914 (C) +27 83 289 9562 Email: cv4patricks@gmail.com Tommie Norman (Chairman) Bothasig Baseball Club Contact Number: (C) +27 82 496 1623 Email: tomnorman@telkomsa.net