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Wakefield — After an eight-hour workday, most are relieved to come home, eat dinner, put their feet up and relax.

For 24-year-old Travis Adams, of Wakefield, relaxation is not something that comes often. As a credit analyst and portfolio manager at Brookline Bank by day and baseball player by night, Adams often has to end his workday by rushing to the field for baseball practice.

"It's a pretty hectic day. I usually leave work, change, grab some food and then head to the field," Adams said.

Originally from Saco, Maine, Adams currently holds down the position of catcher in both the Yawkey and Royal Rooters leagues, both competitive amateur baseball leagues in the greater Boston area.

Adams graduated in 2010 from Saint Joseph's College of Maine with a degree in business management. Adams learned to balance his studies while playing college ball, playing in 43 games with 36 starts as a catcher for the Saint Joseph's Monks during his senior year.

Learning to maintain a balance between baseball and life's other demands would serve Adams well as he decided to continue his baseball career post college.

"I played all throughout high school and college. I wasn't ready to give it up. It's non-stop, but I've done it my whole life," Adams said of his decision to continue playing.

After graduating, Adams moved down to Boston, eventually residing in Wakefield, to put his business management degree to use, taking a job at Brookline Bank in Medford.

Saying goodbye to the co-workers at 4:30 p.m., Adams is most often headed to the field where he greets his other co-workers, his teammates, for their games in Stoneham. Adams continues his role as catcher for the Yawkey League team, the Stoneham Sabers.

"Travis has been a great addition to our team this year," said Stoneham Saber's manager Angelo Colucci. "He is a brick wall behind the plate and he crushes the ball at the plate. He is a great leader for our pitching staff and I'm proud to call him a Saber."

The Yawkey Baseball League, named after Thomas Austin Yawkey, owner and president of the Boston Red Sox until 1976, is the largest amateur baseball program for young men in the Boston area.

With a 33-game schedule, it would seem that there may be conflicts between work and baseball, however, with week games starting at 8 p.m., there is just enough time for Adams to make the games without disrupting his work hours.

His second team, the Braves, part of the Royal Rooters League, holds most of its games on Sundays, helping to avoid further conflicts.

With so much going on between life at the bank and life on the field, having support from family and friends is something Adams believes is very important.

"My parents are very supportive; they were at every single college home game and they still try to come down for weekend games since I've moved," Adams said.

In terms of future plans, Adams hopes to continue with his dual life. And whether it's crunching numbers or catching baseballs, Adams' competitive nature and love for the game is sure to keep him successful both on and off the field.

"At the bank, I want to continue where I am at, working with commercial real estate and for baseball," Adams said. "I want to stay competitive and to still have fun."

Adams' games for both leagues will continue throughout the summer. Home games for the Stoneham Sabers take place at Recreation Park in Stoneham and the Royal Rooters games can be found on their website (www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/ROYALROOTERSBASEBALL).

Photos courtesy of Wakefield Observer