Mitchell Thorp made an indelible impression on his family, fellow athletes, fellow students, friends and the greater community. Mitchell's courageous struggle for life embodied a "can do" attitude in all who knew him. Both kids and parents supported him in his struggle. Mitchell stirred a spirit of volunteerism in the community and thousands responded. The City of Carlsbad named a baseball field after Mitchell, honoring his inspirational life journey. Thorp Field is located at Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad, California.
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MTF awards grants to Carlsbad Youth Baseball Association and La Costa Youth Organization to kids who can't afford to the play the game that Mitchell loved. As a way of carrying on Mitchell's legacy, his family has created the Mitchell Thorp Awards.
This award honors a player who has demonstrated:
This award honors a player who has demonstrated:
- A passion for the game.
- The player should show a willingness to help others and to be a strong supportive teammate.
- The player should be a leader who has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches through hard work and dedication to the game.
- The player should also have a strong academic and community involvement.
Mitchell Thorp Award Winners
LCYO |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Mustang |
Jacob Blas |
Sebastian Soto |
Henry Scott Alex Rendler |
Tyler Krichbaum Jeremey Pearlman |
Owen Nishimura Nathan Weatherton |
Jack Occhionero |
Bronco |
Carter Brown |
Ryan Robinson |
Noah Whitney |
Walker Matthews |
Max Gruber |
Michael Ryan |
Pony |
Donovan Buechs |
Shawn Ruderman Mathhew Sallee |
Kyle Anderson |
Kyle Keese |
Kenny Keese |
Tait Taniguchi |
LCYO |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2022 |
Mustang |
Lucas Morello Matty Pueschel |
Declan Hand Logan Moran |
Dylan Althouse Jake Andersen |
Koa Anderson Bronson Kopp |
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Bronco |
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Kenzo Compilati Jack Peck |
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Ethan McCaskill Teagan Hamilton |
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Pony |
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Christopher Lee |
Rylan Morris Brandon Foley |
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CYB |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Mustang |
Zachary Reitmeyer |
Frank Boensch |
Luke Nelson |
Marcos Morena |
Collin Johnson |
Dylan Norman |
Bronco |
Billy Castelli |
Charlie Dwyer |
Zach Santillian |
Mateo Miller |
Tommy Donahue |
Dino Stona |
Pony |
Garrison Young |
Sam Dunlap |
John Potz |
Tommy Lyle Temple |
Cameron Phillips |
Kris Iwaski |
CYB |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2022 |
Mustang |
Jack Catilus |
Soren Melling |
Chase Hinshaw |
Kade Nolen |
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Bronco |
Triton Johnson |
Black Short Camden Phillips |
Caleb Schroder |
Julian Villalpando |
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Pony |
Everett Kennedy |
Liam Norcross |
Sutton Basset |
Luke Sweeney |
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