The Little League World Series has introduced us to countless stars old and new.
From Chris Drury, Cody Bellinger, and Mo'Ne Davis to more recent diamond marvels like Jaron Lancaster and Gunnar Gaudin, Williamsport, Pa. can offer quite the stage for baseball talents to strut their stuff.
Yet another budding star has developed beneath the Quaker State spotlight. Florida standout Teraj Alexander has become a high-profile figure in the world of youth baseball as of late.
The Sporting News gives you the rundown on Alexander, one of the standout figures in this year's iteration of the famous tournament, the Little League World Series.
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Who is Teraj Alexander?
Alexander, just 12, is one of the LLWS's brightest personalities. The 1B/C/P has become a star in recent weeks, showcasing not only a golden arm and frightful bat but also a flair for the dramatic.
He showed as much after strolling onto third base earlier in the tourney, pulling off the "Teraj Tango," as he likes to call it. His inspiration for the move? The King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.
Florida’s Teraj Alexander when he gets a hit. #LLWS #FLvsHI pic.twitter.com/YjEjhoASF8
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Alexander is more than just an ebullient firecracker in the dugout, however. He has plenty of style, but substance, too, regularly touching the mid-60s with his fastball. His pitching acumen has made him one of manager Jonathan Anderson's favorite options coming out of the bullpen.
His skill on the offensive side of the ball, meanwhile, has made him an icon. Alexander surged into the national consciousness with an epic swipe of home plate during Florida's U.S. Championship clash with Texas on Saturday.
Alexander's legacy continues to grow during this year's Little League World Series, and he'll get another chance to add to it in the championship game.