I invested in Crushlife Acres to work, learn and improve my skills.
I want to give people a place where they can do the same!
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THE ACREAGE
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A unique blue collar approach to mental, physical and baseball training in a one-of-a-kind environment.
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• 5 acre Douglas Fir tree farm in West Eugene
• 55' field turf batting/fielding tunnel
• Old school "Iron Mike" pitching machine
• Covered weight room
• Long toss area
• 1/4 mile running trail with speed hill
• Fresh air, wildlife and farm animals
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STEVE MORTIMER
Founder & Trainer
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• 3-sport college athlete
• Member of Washington State 2004 Holiday Bowl Champions
• 3-time selection in the MLB draft
• Former 24 hour fitness personal trainer
• 5-year professional baseball career
• Hobby farmer, dedicated husband and father to 2 sets of twins.
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ATHLETIC & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Washington State University - Pullman, WA
• 2 sport letter winner
• Football: Member of 2003 Holiday Bowl Champion football team
• Baseball: Started at first base for the Cougars in 2002 & 2003
• 2003: Graduated with a B.A. in General Studies
Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals Baseball Club
• Signed as a free agent in winter 2003
• Played 4 seasons in the New York Penn, South Atlantic, Carolina and Eastern Leagues
Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Baseball Club - Fargo, ND
• 2008 Northern League All-Star & Home Run Derby Participant
• Hit .298 while leading the team in HR (19) , SB (30) and RBI (76).
Colombian Professional Baseball League - Colombia South America
• Played OF and 1B for both the Sincelejo Toros and the Barrinquilla Caimanes.
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University of St. Thomas - Minneapolis, MN
2015: Received Masters of Business Adminstration
