Alex Akers
Program leadership, player development and the overall direction of Dead Fresh Baseball.
8U • Lawrenceville, Georgia • Spring 2027
Built Different.
Dead Fresh Baseball is a new 8U travel program built from a young core developed at Rhodes Jordan Park. We are creating a competitive environment centered on development, accountability, confidence and growing together.
Why Dead Fresh
A next step for a group already growing together.
Dead Fresh Baseball grew from local recreational baseball at Rhodes Jordan Park. Co-founders Coach Alex Akers and Coach Zarich Bonner are building DFB around a core group of young players ready for additional instruction, competition and the opportunities a travel schedule can provide. Bonner serves alongside Akers as his right-hand coach in the development and direction of the program.
The goal is bigger than one season. With a predominantly 6- and 7-year-old roster competing at 8U, DFB is building a foundation these athletes can grow with for years.
Development FirstTeach the game, build skills, and create confident baseball players.
Compete the Right WayChallenge players without losing perspective on their age and growth.
AccountabilityExpect preparation, effort, teamwork and respect.
Community RootsRepresent Lawrenceville while staying connected to where this group began.
DFB Leadership
Zarich Bonner
Right-hand coach and co-founder, working alongside Alex in player development, team operations and the growth of DFB.
The Standard
One identity. Three purpose-built looks.
The DFB uniform system is designed around Navy, Columbia Blue and White, with Home, Away and Practice looks that share one identity while serving different purposes.
Home
White pinstripes, Navy structure and Columbia Blue accents.
Away
Black base with Columbia Blue pinstripes and Gwinnett wordmark.
Practice
Navy blueprint-inspired development jersey built around the same DFB palette.
Spring 2027
Building the inaugural season the right way.
The final Spring schedule will be published after field space and tournament registrations are confirmed. DFB is planning a structured practice schedule and a competitive travel tournament slate while keeping player development at the center.
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Local Practice Base
Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville is the intended home base for team development and practices.
02
Travel Competition
A planned schedule of approximately 6–8 tournaments across the Spring season.
03
Young Core
A predominantly 6–7-year-old group playing up at 8U with room to grow together.
04
Long-Term Program
DFB is being built to operate sustainably, professionally and beyond a single season.
DFB Media
The story of the team will be part of the program.
DFB will use professional photography and video to document player growth, tell the team's story, recognize sponsors and build a strong identity around the program. Original team media will be added as the inaugural roster and Spring season come together.
Spring 2027 Founding Partners
Help build something from the beginning.
Businesses and community partners can support DFB through a Founding Partnership or by sponsoring a specific team need. Sponsorship helps fund tournament participation, uniforms, equipment, insurance, field and practice expenses, player development resources and the financial stability needed to handle the unexpected.
Founding Partner recognition is unique to the inaugural 2027 season.
View Sponsorship OpportunitiesFounding Supporter1 Sponsor Feature + founding recognition
$250Founding Partner3 Sponsor Features + sponsor banner placement
$500Premier Founding Partner6 Sponsor Features + premium recognition
$1,000Presenting Partner10 Sponsor Features + presenting recognition
$2,500DFB Team Store
Team gear is coming.
The DFB Team Store will launch with parent, family and supporter apparel after the Spring 2027 product lineup is finalized.
COMING SOONDFB ApparelT-shirts, hoodies and supporter gear.
COMING SOONHeadwearDFB hats and team-branded options.
COMING SOONAccessoriesDecals, drinkware and limited DFB drops.