Meet Her: Baseball Mom

MEET Baseball Mom

Hi, I’m Jennifer Youngs. I’m a mom of three boys and live in Greenville. My boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball! (Which means I do too!) We have been involved in baseball since the boys were six years old. We started in Tee ball, moved to Small Fry, then Big Fry, and eventually the ultimate...Greenville Little League. All three of my boys were on the East Carolina Auto Little League team. My oldest son Davis, now 14 years-old, is now playing Babe Ruth Baseball and will be on the Rose High School Freshman Team in the spring. Jacks, our middle son, just finished his final year in Greenville Little League and will be moving on to The Oakwood School middle school baseball team, as well as Babe Ruth Prep. Cy, our youngest, is 10 yearsold and is currently playing for Greenville Little League with EC Auto.

So much of our life revolves around baseball. We live right behind Elm Street Park so even when my boys are not playing, they walk down and cheer on their friends. We have taken mission trips to the Dominican Republic where we spend time playing baseball with children and taking them baseball equipment that has been donated from the Greenville baseball community and local coaches. We had a son, Blaise Youngs, who passed away 13 years-ago. We have done baseball fundraising events at Elm Street Park and have raised money to install fans at Stallings Stadium and picnic tables in the outfield. Our family often plans trips to major league stadiums and follow ECU baseball during their tournaments. Baseball in Greenville has been a blessing in our lives. It has helped us develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Jennifer, what’s your favorite thing about your sons?

“Davis is the typical oldest child- he is very responsible and has a very kind heart. He genuinely cares for others.” “Jacks is our wild card! He is quiet but listens to everything and his personality really comes out when he’s with his friends. He loves sports, thrives on the field and has a competitive nature.” “Cy is the life of the party. He likes to have fun, enjoy life and always finds the silver lining in everything.

What’s your favorite thing about your mom?

Davis – “I love our time together when she takes us to practices and she watches me play.” Jacks – “She's nice and loving. She always comes to support us at our sporting events.” Cy – “I love that she spends time with us and watches us play. And she brings me Gatorade when I need it.”

22 Her Magazine — August 2022 www.reflector.com/her