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This month, we recognize 12U softball player Ivory Guerra of 364 Smoke in Beeville, Texas.

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Ivory Guerra

12U Softball | 364 Smoke | Beeville, Texas

The 108 Sports Athlete of the Month is a special honor recognizing the effort, coachability, resilience, and growth that help athletes become better players. Each month, we celebrate an athlete whose commitment to improvement shows in the way they train and compete. It’s a distinction every 108 Sports athlete can work toward—and this month, that honor belongs to 12U softball player Ivory Guerra.

Ivory is an 11-year-old sixth grader from Beeville, Texas, who plays for 364 Smoke. She contributes in several roles, including pitching, the outfield, second base, and third base. She also brings that same commitment to school, where she takes honors classes and earns A’s and B’s.

When Ivory began working with 108 Sports, confidence at the plate was a challenge. Bat drag and some basic swing mechanics were making it harder for her to get the barrel through the hitting zone. We’ve worked through several lessons in person and many more through remote video review, helping Ivory understand her swing, make adjustments, and keep building confidence. Her parents have supported that work, and Ivory has met their commitment with determination of her own.

This weekend, that hard work came together in a moment she’ll remember. Ivory fouled off the first pitch, took the second pitch for a ball, and drove the third pitch for a stand-up triple. When an overthrow gave her the chance to keep going, she hustled home to complete an inside-the-park home run.

Ivory’s third pitch became a stand-up triple—and then an inside-the-park home run.

That play was an exciting highlight. It also reflected the hours of effort, the adjustments, and the growing confidence behind it.

Ivory, you should be proud of how far you’ve come. Keep working, keep believing, and keep playing with confidence. You earned this recognition.

Congratulations, Ivory Guerra—108 Sports Athlete of the Month.

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These profiles use athlete photographs and stories supplied by 108 Sports. Photos are kept with their named athletes.

108 Athlete · Professional Middle Infielder

Bryan Aguilar

Work ethic. Defense. Professional standard.

Kansas City Monarchs · Tarleton State

Bryan Aguilar played collegiate baseball at Tarleton State before advancing to professional baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs. A gifted middle infielder with exceptional defensive ability and an uncommon work ethic, Bryan shows younger athletes that talent creates opportunity while preparation, repetition, discipline and relentless work help a player continue advancing. His approach gives 108 athletes a firsthand example of the standard required beyond high school and college.

108 AthleteProfessional Middle InfielderPlayer Development

“Getting to professional baseball doesn’t mean you’re finished developing. I’m always looking for ways to get better. That’s what I like about working with Coach Jorge and 108 Sports — there’s a purpose behind the work. Whether we’re hitting, working on movement, speed, strength or another part of my game, we’re always trying to find another level.”— Bryan Aguilar, Professional Baseball Player

108 Athlete · Hill College · Center Fielder

Derek Fermaint

Speed. Power. Development.

Former Polk State College Player

Derek Fermaint brings speed, athleticism and power to the field. After playing at Polk State College, he continued his college baseball career at Hill College. During summer development work with 108 Sports, a major focus was turning athletic ability into greater offensive production while continuing to build on the speed that makes him a threat on the bases and in center field. His story reflects a process: identify tools, find room to grow, do the work, measure progress and keep raising the standard.

108 AthleteHill CollegePlayer Development

“I came into the summer wanting to become a more dangerous hitter without losing what makes me the player I am. Coach Jorge pushed me hard and we put a lot of work into developing more power at the plate while continuing to use my speed and athleticism. At 108 Sports there’s a reason behind what we’re doing. It’s not just taking swings — it’s about becoming a better complete player.”— Derek Fermaint, Hill College

108 Athlete · Our Lady of the Lake University · Shortstop

Jason Herrera

Preparation. Competition. Opportunity.

2× State Champion · Central Catholic High School

A two-time state champion shortstop at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, Jason continued his baseball career at Our Lady of the Lake University. His progression gives younger 108 athletes a real example of how development, preparation and competitive baseball can lead to an opportunity to keep playing at the college level.

108 AthleteOur Lady of the Lake UniversityPlayer Development

“108 Sports is a place where players can come to work and get better. Coach Jorge cares about the individual player and what they need to improve, whether it’s hitting, defense, baseball IQ or overall development. I’ve played at the high school championship level and now in college, and I know how important it is to keep working and developing your game.”— Jason Herrera, Our Lady of the Lake University

108 Athlete · St. Mary’s University · Catcher

Rick Ramirez

Leadership. Toughness. Baseball IQ.

2× State Champion

Rick Ramirez is a two-time state champion catcher who continued his baseball career at St. Mary’s University. Catching brings together receiving, blocking, throwing, footwork, communication, preparation and understanding the game. Rick represents the progression 108 Sports wants young players to see: develop skills, learn to compete, become a student of the game and keep earning opportunities.

108 AthleteSt. Mary’s UniversityPlayer Development

“Catching is a position where the little things matter. You have to be prepared, understand the game and be willing to work at things people don’t always notice. That’s something Coach Jorge emphasizes at 108 Sports. It’s not just about taking swings or doing drills. It’s about understanding what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and becoming a more complete baseball player.”— Rick Ramirez, St. Mary’s University Catcher

108 Parents & Families

Development parents can trust.

A parent’s perspective from two players at different stages.

“Both of my boys have worked with Coach Jorge for hitting and pitching, and what I appreciate most is that he doesn’t coach every player the same way. He takes the time to figure out what each kid needs and explains why they’re doing the work. Michael has trained with 108 Sports while playing 14U baseball and preparing for high school baseball at Sotomayor, and Brice is developing at the youth level. They’re at completely different stages, but Jorge has been able to work with both of them and help each one develop. My boys enjoy working with him, and as a parent, I trust him with their development.”— Brent Gilley · 108 Sports Parent

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