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Ketchner visits West Tennessee School for the Deaf

Published on May 16, 2008 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


Ryan Ketchner, starting pitcher for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, the Double-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, will be at the West Tennessee School for Deaf on Monday, May 19 at 12:00pm.

Ketchner is a role model for deaf children everywhere. He did not let his handicap spoil his pursuit to play professional baseball. Ketchner was born April 19, 1982 in Wellsville, N.Y. He is the only member of his family who was born deaf and he wears hearing aids in both ears to help him hear muffled sounds and detect vibrations.

Ketchner says the only disadvantage is that he is not able to hear what takes place on the field.

USA Deaf Sports Federation named Ketchner Athlete of the year in 2003. Ketchner now plays for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx a Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

For more information please contact the Diamond Jaxx at (731) 988-JAXX or by email at diamondjaxx.com.

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