Bajenski Award

Do it Stevie’s Way Award

The Do It Stevie’s Way Award is one of the highest honors in Sparks Baseball, recognizing a senior player who embodies passion, dedication, and respect for the game—just like former Sparks player Stevie Bajenski did. Voted on by their peers, the recipient exemplifies leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence on and off the field.

Stevie’s legacy lives on through this award and the Do It Stevie’s Way 2:19 Foundation, which shares the Sparks values of hard work, sportsmanship, and love for the game. Players are selected based on key criteria, including dedication to improvement, maximum effort, a positive attitude, and being a great teammate.

The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship and a commemorative plaque, presented at the opening ceremonies of the Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament. This award reflects Sparks Baseball’s commitment to developing not just great athletes, but great people who play the game the right way—Stevie’s way.

YearWinnerHigh School
2025Filippo BarattaLincoln-Way Central
2024Tyler BellLincoln-Way East
2023Tommy AtkinsonSt. Rita
2022Jack LauschBrother Rice
2021Ryan MoermanLockport Township
2020 Jack PaytonBrother Rice
2019 Ryan DoubekMarist
2018Branden ComiaCarl Sandburg
2017Ryan KuttBrother Rice
2016Michael Massey & Tom KelleyBrother Rice & Providence Catholic
2015 Marty BechinaSt. Rita
2014Phil KunsaProvidence Catholic
2013Colin LymanHuntley
2012Zack SoriaSt. Rita
2011Brian SicherSt. Rita
2010Mark PaytonSt. Rita