Czech-born Michal Sindelka takes unique path to Scrappers

Czech-born Michal Sindelka takes unique path to Scrappers

At 19 years old, Michal Sindelka is the third-youngest player on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers roster. He’s also further from home (4,370 miles) than any of his teammates. Such a combination of youth and distance from family would typically cause a bit of anxiety for most teenagers. Yet Sindelka feels right at home while at Eastwood Field. “I’m just thrilled to be playing baseball, that’s what I love to do,” Sindelka said. “It’s tough at times, …