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A fresh, experienced, 
jack-of-all-trades entertainer.

Mascot. Comedian. Singer. Broadcaster. Voice over actor.




When you hire The Utility Man, you get a polished performer with talents and skills beyond his years.


By combining experiences in a wide range of mediums, The Utility Man, also known as his alter ego Ben Youngerman, offers the most unique and 
well-rounded show in sports entertainment.

BASEBALL BACKGROUND

2007: Mat-Su Miners, Alaska Baseball League
2008: Cotuit Kettleers, Cape Cod Baseball League
2009: Auburn Doubledays, NY-Penn League (Blue Jays-A)
2011: Trenton Thunder, Eastern League (Yankees-AA)
2012: Lehigh Valley IronPigs, International League (Phillies-AAA)
Ben has visited every Major League Baseball Stadium (45 in total)

ENTERTAINMENT BACKGROUND

MASCOT

Trenton Thunder: "Boomer" and "Strike" (2011)
-Mascot Coordinator for New York Yankees Double-A affiliate

Syracuse University: "Otto the Orange" (2006-09)
-Team Captain (2008-09)
-Led program to 6th-place finish in 2008 UCA national mascot competition, highest in school history
-TV Appearances: ESPN First Take, ESPN College Football Live, CBS Early Show, nationally-televised games

Syracuse Chiefs: "Pops" (2008)
-Filled in for full-time performer when needed for the Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate

SINGER/ACTOR

Orange Appeal a cappella (2005-09)
-President of Syracuse University's all-male group
-Performed solo of "Movin' Out" for Billy Joel at S.U. Commencement 2006

Chorus

-Two-time Pennsylvania District X chorus selection
-Studied vocal performance under Gail Grossman

Freddy Awards (2004-05)
-Nominated for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" and "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" Freddy Awards, recognizing excellence in musical theatre in Lehigh Valley, PA.

BROADCASTER

Trenton Thunder - Yankees Double-A Affiliate (2011)
Auburn Doubledays - Blue Jays Single-A Affiliate (2009)
Syracuse University basketball, football, lacrosse (2008-09)
Cotuit Kettleers - Cape Cod Baseball League (2008)
Mat-Su Miners - Alaska Baseball League (2007)

VOICE OVER ACTOR

Professional voice over actor.

COMEDIAN

Professional stand up comedian.  
Regular performer in Lehigh Valley, PA, Harrisburg, PA and New Jersey.
Debut comedy album "Every Mother's Son" coming in 2012:

"The Utility Man" name, characters and skits are Trademarked by Ben Youngerman.

'We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' -Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.