Michael Heller

Height: 6' 2"       Weight: 185 lbs.
Position: Right-hand Pitcher
Bats: R       Throws: R
Team: East
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
High School: Cardinal Mooney High School

Off the field with Michael...
Michael Heller spends his time doing volunteer work with him local YMCA, fishing or going to the beach when he's not busy with baseball. He's also part of the prep and key clubs at Cardinal Mooney High School. Michael considers his selection to the Aflac roster an honor, it's been his goal for the past two years. He attended the Aflac Perfect Game showcase last year and also attended the game in San Diego.

Role models...
Michael's Role models are his family members. His older brother has taught him everything he knows in baseball and he's grateful for how his parents and grandparents have raised him and taught him right from wrong.

Hit PLAY on his MP3 player and you might hear...
Kanye West

Overcoming obstacles...
Michael has been through two surgeries after breaking his ankle, but has persevered through it and continued to play at an elite level.

In a few years you might find him...
playing baseball at the University of Florida in Gainesville where Michael has verbally committed.

He's kind of a big deal...
Baseball Achievements:

• Rookie of the Year at Sarasota Mooney
• 2008 Sarasota Mooney MVP
• 2008 All-State and All-Area Honors

Academic Achievements:

• Scholar Athlete Award
• Lakewood Ranch Renaissance Honor Roll

Something you may not know about Michael is...
both of Michael's parents attended UF along with his older brother. So, when choosing a college, there really wasn't any other choice for Michael, it was always Florida.