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SeaWolves Announce Chace Numata Scholarship Winners

May 26, 2020

The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, have announced the recipients of the inaugural Chace Numata Scholarship. Recipients were selected by a scholarship committee comprised of the Numata family, Chace’s teammates, SeaWolves staff members and members of the local media. The following students will each receive a $1,000

The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, have announced the recipients of the inaugural Chace Numata Scholarship.

Recipients were selected by a scholarship committee comprised of the Numata family, Chace’s teammates, SeaWolves staff members and members of the local media.

The following students will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship: Jenna Babay (Harbor Creek High School), Kenny Berlin (Harbor Creek High School), Kayleigh Bucci (Northwestern High School) and Michael Oblich (Cathedral Prep).

Additionally, the following eight students will each receive a $250 college scholarship: Donnisha Carson (Mercyhurst Prep), Garrett Clark (McDowell High School), Joe Dolansky (Cathedral Prep), Megan Fay (General McLane High School), Rachel Helsley (McDowell High School), Kacie Irwin (McDowell High School) Faith Renwick (McDowell High School) and Sydney Wetzel (Girard High School).

“The scholarship committee had a very difficult time selecting the winners with so many worthy candidates throughout the Erie region,” SeaWolves Team President Greg Coleman said. “We miss Chace every day, yet we are thankful for the opportunity recognize student-athletes who share his love of the game and lift up those around them. The scholarship committee would like to thank SeaWolves fans, the Erie Otters and the Detroit Tigers Foundation for their support of the scholarship fund.”

A MESSAGE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FROM CHER NUMATA (MOTHER OF CHACE) ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE NUMATA FAMILY

"On behalf of the Numata Ohana, we would like to congratulate you on accomplishing this amazing milestone in your life! We hope that this wonderful opportunity can encourage, inspire and motivate individuals such as yourself to always #LIVELIKENUMI. Work hard, live life to the fullest and never forget the positive impact you can make in this world by being a genuine human being. May God continue to bless you and good luck to you all in your future endeavors!”

ABOUT CHACE NUMATA

Chace Numata was a switch-hitting catcher with the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He passed away during the 2019 baseball season at the age of 27. "Numi" played 10 professional seasons in the Phillies, Yankees and Tigers organizations and was a leader on and off the field. He was a talented baseball player and a world-class teammate. It didn't matter if you were a professional athlete or a young child, Chace made you feel welcome. His smile was contagious and unrelenting, and his fun-loving personality could light up any environment.

ABOUT THE CHACE NUMATA SCHOLARSHIP

The SeaWolves Community Fund will award a minimum of four (4) $1,000 scholarships annually to senior student-athletes participating in varsity baseball or softball. Honorees will be selected based on their accomplishments, contributions to a team, and their positive impact on the lives of others.

ABOUT THE SEAWOLVES COMMUNITY FUND

The SeaWolves Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and adults in the greater Erie region. The SeaWolves Community Fund places a special emphasis on supporting youth programs focused on baseball, education, and wellness by developing partnerships with those who share in our mission. Each Chace Numata Scholarship is funded through individual and corporate donations to the SeaWolves Community Fund.