NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)October 27, 2026Sarasota County
Manatee County 8-Year-Old Competes in World Series Baseball Event
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An 8-year-old baseball player from Manatee County named Benjamin Banta placed second in his age group at a youth pitch, hit, and run competition held in Milwaukee during the World Series. He competed against hundreds of children from various regions, including Canada, after winning a trip to the event.
Read the full story at MySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)Why It Matters
A local youth athlete achieved international recognition by excelling in a major baseball skills competition.
Key Facts
- Benjamin Banta placed second in the pitch, hit, and run competition in Milwaukee.
- He is 8 years old and plays up on a 9U baseball team.
- The competition included hundreds of children from multiple areas, including Canada.