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Murray & Lewis No Surprise

Murray & Lewis, No Surprise; from toddlers in the game to the minors, they were and are fun to watch play. Additionally, B J Murray is following a tradition in the game of baseball locally, in college, and pro. First, his Grand Father, Bertrum Sr., was a local pitching legend, winning the best pitcher honor five times in his career. Dad Bertrum Jr. played in college and was a local All-Star for years. Then there are brothers Brandon & Byron, who played college and pro baseball; Brandon also played in the college world series.
As for Ian, his younger brother played T-Ball and had no real interest in the game. However, Ian had great coaches and teammates.
Growing in the Game:
It was more exciting to watch these two kids play the game: new season, new leagues. Two kids who were happy to be playing the game were special, and most coaches wanted them on their teams. Although sometimes lost in the shuffle, their presence on the diamond grew. Moreover, I tried to steal B.J. a few times from the other league; he would smile, thinking my parents wouldn’t let that happen. However, one year after seeing BJ at the baseball nationals in street clothes, I asked him if he was hurt, to which he replied no! Hence, I tried to suit him up on the spot to play for my team, telling him that he could make any team in this country in his age bracket, and he smiled.
Their Roads to the Minors Murray & Lewis No Surprise:

Ian Lewis at 2021 Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise. Photo 360 Designs & Images
Meanwhile, in front of family & friends, Ian Lewis signed the Marlins during the International signing 2019. Unfortunately, as a result of Covid, the 2020 Minor League Baseball season was canceled, and Ian did not start playing until the the2021 season.

B J Murray at 2021 Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise, Photo 360 Designs & Images.
B.J Murray Signed with the Cubs on July 24th, 2021, after He was drafted in round 15th, of the 2021 MLB Draft, out of the Florida Atlantic University. On August 9th, 2021, B.J is assigned to the ACL Cubs,
2022 Fast starts:
It is exciting to watch these two kids play the game: new season and new leagues.
On April 8th, 2022, B.J was assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and one month later, Ian is assigned to the Jupiter Hammerheads from FCL Marlins.
Even so, as of June 5th, BJ Murray is hitting at a .333 clip, and Ian Lewis is hitting at a .338 clip. The excitement is building over their quick start to the 2022 season. Moreover, I expect a hit or two from these two kids every game. So far, I haven’t watched a live game of Ian; however, Murray’s games are on www.milb.tv.
Also, both are switch hitters and can hit for average or power. So stay tuned as we follow these two exciting young players’ careers.
2022 Home Runs swings enjoy:
Ian Home runs.
When ya know, ya know @IanLewi78877512 💣
— Jupiter Hammerheads (@GoHammerheads) June 5, 2022
The @Marlins No. 12 overall prospect gets us on the board with his second homer of the season! #HammerTime pic.twitter.com/JwIiRK7vPI
#1 for #2! 💣
— Jupiter Hammerheads (@GoHammerheads) May 29, 2022
Ian Lewis hits his first homer of the season! #HammerTime
🚀 97.5 MPH
📏 399 Feet
📐 28 Degree Launch Angle pic.twitter.com/FuMrgby8Xp
B.J Home runs. Don’t blink, or you will miss it.
And BJ keeps it rolling!
— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) May 26, 2022
Murray’s third home run of the season is a two-run blast.
Pelicans 4, GreenJackets 0 entering the bottom of the first. pic.twitter.com/lnwmyAshLd
Over everything!@BJMurray14 | #MBPelicans pic.twitter.com/WyHGk9siMt
— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) May 11, 2022
Marlins hand out 2021 Minor League awards:

Florida Complex League MVP: INF Ian Lewis, 2nd from left. Photo by Christina De Nicola.
Enjoy and hit the like.

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