It was another stellar afternoon of MLB Spring Training action up and down the Gulf Coast on Sunday, but it was also a special day for one former Bishop Verot player.Baltimore Orioles Second Baseman Blaze Alexander started in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.He was born in Cape Coral and attended Bishop Verot before transferring to IMG Academy for his senior year.Blaze was drafted out of high school by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 and made his debut with them in 2024 before being traded to the Orioles this offseason.After changing teams, he now has a real opportunity to start at second base for the Orioles on opening day, but he was taken aback on Sunday as he returned home.Alexander said, “I never came to any spring training games here, but played a couple state championship games here, so I was pretty familiar with the field. I had a perfect game event where I threw 100 mph across the infield here so, some history at this field. I love JetBlue, I love coming here. I had some people in the stands supporting, some old teachers and some teammates, and it’s good to be back.”Keep your eyes on this guy from right here in Cape Coral as he looks to earn an Opening Day start in the MLB.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
FORT MYERS, Fla. —
It was another stellar afternoon of MLB Spring Training action up and down the Gulf Coast on Sunday, but it was also a special day for one former Bishop Verot player.
Baltimore Orioles Second Baseman Blaze Alexander started in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.
He was born in Cape Coral and attended Bishop Verot before transferring to IMG Academy for his senior year.
Blaze was drafted out of high school by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 and made his debut with them in 2024 before being traded to the Orioles this offseason.
After changing teams, he now has a real opportunity to start at second base for the Orioles on opening day, but he was taken aback on Sunday as he returned home.
Alexander said, “I never came to any spring training games here, but played a couple state championship games here, so I was pretty familiar with the field. I had a perfect game event where I threw 100 mph across the infield here so, some history at this field. I love JetBlue, I love coming here. I had some people in the stands supporting, some old teachers and some teammates, and it’s good to be back.”
Keep your eyes on this guy from right here in Cape Coral as he looks to earn an Opening Day start in the MLB.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.