Port City Daily highlights young athletes competing in a variety of sports to help showcase the talented youth across the Wilmington area. Each week, one youngster will be introduced to the local community for his or her efforts on and off the field, including some of his or her favorite things to do outside of sports and a list of what makes them who they area.
This week our youth spotlight focuses on 5-year old Ashtin Gerberg. You might know Ashtin from his recent push to national fame thanks a viral YouTube video featuring him and his dad simulating a big league game in front of their Leland home.
His likeness to New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard eventually led to Gerberg throwing out the ceremonial first-pitch at Citi Field in New York City prior to a Mets game.
Ashtin is an avid baseball fan and beyond his years when it comes to his skill set on the ball field.
If you’d like to nominate your child, friend, student or relative for the weekly Youth Spotlight segment, contact Joe Cats at [email protected].
Name: Ashtin Gerberg
Age: 5
School: Town Creek Elementary School
Sports played: Baseball
Favorite coach and why? My father. He taught me how to play baseball and has always been my coach. We have fun.
Favorite athlete: Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes
Favorite sports team: Mets
Favorite sport to watch other than the one you play: Football
Favorite food: Burgers and fries
Favorite school subject: Gym and Music
Favorite teacher: Mr. Quinlann
Favorite TV show: Henry Danger
Favorite thing you like to do outside of sports: Go to Chuck E Cheese and the aquarium.
More Youth Spotlights
Youth Spotlight: Christian Day, 12, Topsail Middle School
Youth Spotlight: Ella Johnson, 11, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
Youth Spotlight: Connor Shaw, 9, Murrayville Elementary School
