Crusenberry Named Most Inspirational Player at NBC

Liberal Bee Jay pitcher Tristin Crusenberry is the 2023 NBC World Series Eric Pintard Most Inspirational Player.  The Bee Jay ace pitcher is hearing impaired and does not hear in one ear and has a cochlear implant in the other.  He overcame bullying during his middle school and high school years to become a standout college baseball player.  The 6’3″ 195 pound right hander from Owensboro, Kentucky has pitched at Olney Central Community College the past two years and will pitch at Campbellsville University.   He was the Bee Jay ace pitcher and finished 5-2 with a 3.51 ERA.  He struck out 39 and walked 18 in 41 innings.  He was recognized Wednesday night at Eck Stadium as part of the 89th NBC World Series in Wichita.