Blake, literally grew up at Sewell Park with East Marietta National Little League. A “next generation” baseball player, following in his brother’s footsteps, Blake began his own baseball career playing T-ball at aged 4.

On April 19, 2020, we were all devastated to hear that Blake, aged 11, died in an accident. Blake’s absence has created a void that will never be filled. It was very noticeable when his teammates played their first intermediate season without Blake the next fall.

Blake was a baseball player. You could tell in how he carried himself. Blake came by baseball naturally, and he had great technique. He knew where the play should be, a credit to his baseball acumen, acquired no doubt from watching his brother play countless baseball games. He was a student of the game, and while in the dugout, he was either hanging on the fence or sitting on the baseball bucket, soaking in the game.

The Mahoney family established a scholarship in Blake’s name, to be awarded to players at East Marietta National Little League. This scholarship will financially help an inspiring baseball player - to continue in Blake’s spirit, for the love of the game. We plan to award scholarships during the fall and spring seasons in Blake’s name. Please complete the application in the link below.