Next Generation of Paciorek, Joey…

(Eddie Michels photo)

CLEARWATER, FLA.–Brevard County Manatees catcher Joey Paciorek of West Kelowna, BC pops out on Monday July 2, 2012 against the Clearwater Threshers at Bright House Networks Field.  Paciorek’s father Jim played in the majors along with both his uncles Tom and John who played in just one game going 3-3 with two walks.  As to any other family member play in pro ball Paciorek said, “I do have a couple of cousins in the minors.”  The 23-year old was ask about playing baseball and growing up in Canada.  “I lived on the border so I had the best of both,” said Paciorek. (Photo by Eddie Michels)