December 2025 Athletes of the Month

Paul Whittle

 “The most important thing you’ll ever wear is your attitude.” Jeff Moore

If you do not have the right mindset for Baseball or Softball, you will not succeed. A game of failure is tough to teach to players of any age, so it is refreshing to see people at such a young age take the obstacles of this sport in stride and continue to push themselves forward. Paul Whittle is one of those people who continues to impress us with his great attitude and work ethic. He has been very impressive in his short career with the Braintree Bandits. Congratulations Paul on being named the December Athlete of the Month.

Paul has been coming to the club for a few years now and last year was his first year as a Bandit. As a multi-sport athlete, Paul puts in a great effort to make as much as possible. When there is no conflict, he is here. He shows up every day, ready to learn, compete, and give his best effort, whether it’s practice or game time. He listens to coaches, applies feedback, and pushes himself to improve; even when no one is watching. He is a supportive teammate who leads by example, stays positive through challenges, and never backs down from hard work. His dedication, coachability, and love for the game set a strong foundation for continued growth and success both on and off the field.

His Bandits coach this year, John Richardi, said about Paul, “Paul has matured into one of the best players of his age group. His hard work ethic and dedication along with being a team leader have been a pleasure to watch and have earned him this award.’ Steve Lee, Paul’s coach from last year also added, “ Paul embodies what all coaches mean when they say ‘play loose, have fun, but work hard.’ He comes to every practice with a working attitude but also a mindset of being relaxed and having fun. When it came to the game, Paul was focused on success between the lines and lifting up his teammates and keeping them focused and loose in the dugout. Paul’s work ethic earned him a lot of success on the field and some much deserved accolades.”

Congratulations Paul and good luck with everything in the future.

Thanks

Braintree Baseball Club