Metropolitan King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer hosted the Thomas Jefferson High School varsity baseball team at Safeco Field Sept. 13 for a Seattle Mariners batting practice and game versus the Oakland Athletics.

As part of his continuing community outreach program, von Reichbauer rewarded the Raiders baseball team with a unique opportunity to see their sports idols up close and personal. The boys received an on-field experience, and met several players, as well as Manager Lloyd McClendon and Mariners General Manger Jack Zduriencik. They also received a pep talk from Seattle Seahawks legend Jim Zorn.

Earlier this year, von Reichbauer met with the Thomas Jefferson team and made a promise that he would take the team to a Mariners’ game if they made the playoffs. Both sides kept their promise and are looking forward to success in the upcoming season.

“There are seven high schools in my district, but only one in unincorporated King County,” von Reichbauer said. “I am impressed with the work head coach Joseph Townsend has done with his team. These young men represent our community well on and off the field.”

To learn out more about the athletic program at Thomas Jefferson High School, visit: http://schools.fwps.org/tj/student-life/athletics/.