Our Passion for Growth
At The Sandlot of Vicksburg, we are dedicated to nurturing the skills and character traits that will lead our players to personal and professional success. Our commitment to growth is unwavering, and our players are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe in the power of discipline and hard work, and we instill these values in each and every one of our team members. Together, we strive for excellence and personal development, knowing that the journey is just as important as the destination.
With us, it's not just about reaching the highest level of achievement; it's about the journey towards it and the growth that happens along the way.
“Baseball is 90% mental; the other half is physical.”
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
“Play Hard. Play Smart. Play Together.”
Who is Roosevelt Brown?
Roosevelt Brown is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1999-2002.He played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball and the Orix BlueWave in Japan during his tenure.Roosevelt won two “Triple A” Pacific League Batting Titles and was the perfect combination of a player who could hit for power and average. Roosevelt won the 2001 Pacific League Batting Title with an incredible .346 average with over twenty homeruns. Roosevelt ended his professional career with a batting average of exactly .300 over ten professional seasons. After retirement, he served as a hitting coach with the Atlanta Braves at Double A, Mississippi.
