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Williamsville student places second in MLB competition, cherishes time spent with family during journey

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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Jayden Kensy is a stud. Flat out. The dude can do so many things well on the diamond. He pitches, he plays shortstop, and he hits HARD at the plate. It's impressive, considering he's only 8-years-old.

That skill is something Jayden's been honing in since he was 2. No, that's not a typo. Jayden pretty much took his first steps, then picked up a baseball. That's been something that's done nothing but benefit him on the diamond. Because of his training, Jayden has made some noise in MLB's Pinch, Hit, and Run competition.

The Maple West Elementary School student initially won the Northeast Regional competition in Philadelphia.

Jayden later advanced to the National Finals in Houston, where he finished 2nd nationally in the 7 to 8-year-old age group.