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Welcome to the 2020 Baseball Season. With all the hard work and preparation put in by our players and coaches, I am sure this will be another successful year to continue our “Tradition of Excellence.” Thank you for attending tonight’s game and supporting our student-athletes. Sickles High School recognizes that school activities play an important part in the growth and development of our students. We emphasize the importance of “students first” with all of our athletes. Stressing the importance of academics cannot be overstated. Our athletes are aware of our expectation and work hard to achieve them daily. Your positive encouragement of players, coaches, and umpires will help make this a successful year. We want to give a special “Thank You” to all the sponsors in this media guide, your support is greatly appreciated. I wish our Baseball program the best of luck this Spring.
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SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL 2020 GRYPHONS BASEBALL
VA R S I T Y S C HE D UL E 2020 SICKLES BASEBALL >>SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL
ALMA MATER Here we gather To hail thee Sickles High upon the bay Gazing proudly Upon her Alma mater’s green and gray Now we sing of Our virtue As we pledge our loyalty Dignified is Our gryphon pride and Faithful shall we be
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VA R S I T Y S C HE D UL E 2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
FEB 18
TUESDAY
VS NEWSOME
SICKLES
TBD
FEB 20
THURSDAY
VS DURANT
SICKLES
TBD
FEB 25
TUESDAY
VS PALM HARBOR
SICKLES
7PM
FEB 27
THURSDAY
VS STEINBRENNER
SICKLES
7PM
FEB 28
FRIDAY
VS WIREGRASS
SICKLES
TBD
MAR 3
TUESDAY
@ WHARTON
WHARTON
7PM
MAR 5
THURSDAY
VS ALONSO
SICKLES
7PM
MAR 7
SATURDAY
@ STRAWBERRY CREST
STRAWBERRY CREST
TBD
MAR 10
TUESDAY
@ ROBINSON
ROBINSON
7PM
MAR 14-21
SAT-SAT
SALADINO TOURNAMENT
SALADINO
TBD
MAR 26
THURSDAY
@ PLANT
PLANT
7PM
MAR 27
FRIDAY
VS RIVERVIEW
SICKLES
7PM
MAR 31
TUESDAY
@ STEINBRENNER
STEINBRENNER
7PM
APR 2
THURSDAY
VS WHARTON
SICKLES
7PM
APR 7
TUESDAY
@ BLOOMINGDALE
BLOOMINGDALE
7PM
APR 9
THURSDAY
@ ALONSO
ALONSO
7PM
APR 14
TUESDAY
VS PLANT
SICKLES
7PM
APR 15
WEDNESDAY
@ TAMPA CATHOLIC
TAMPA CATHOLIC
TBD
APR 16
THURSDAY
VS LETO
SICKLES
7PM
APR 21
TUESDAY
@ PLANT CITY
PLANT CITY
7PM
APR 23
THURSDAY
@ BLAKE
BLAKE
7PM
APR 24
FRIDAY
@ HILLSBOROUGH
HILLSBOROUGH
7PM
APR 27-MAY 1
MON-FRI
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
TBD
TBD
MAY 8-16
FRI-SAT
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
TBD
TBD
MAY 22-23
FRI-SAT
STATE TOURNAMENT
TBD
TBD
HOME GAME
AWAY GAME
TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: SICKLES.MYSDHC.ORG
>>A MESSAGE FROM THE BASEBALL
HEAD COACH Welcome to the 2020 Sickles Baseball Season. Our team is ready for another exciting season on the diamond. These players have invested time, energy, and effort to represent Sickles High School in tonight’s game. As a new season begins, a team never knows where the journey will take them, but this team is looking forward to creating memories and bonds that will last a lifetime. We are excited for the 2020 season. We have high expectations and look forward to the journey. Thank you to administration, coaches, players, parents, and the community for all your support.
GO GRYPHONS!
Coach Luksis Eric Luksis >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Eric Luksis returns to Sickles for his fourth season as head coach. Luksis led the Gryphons to a 21-3 record, the best winning percentage in program history. The last two seasons the Gryphons have posted a 43-8 overall record. In three seasons, the Gryphons have sent off 85% of seniors to play college baseball. Prior to coaching the Gryphons, Luksis spent two seasons as the Pitching Coach at Strawberry Crest HS and helped lead the Chargers to a regional quarterfinal victory in 2016. Prior to coaching, Luksis spent 4 years playing College baseball, two seasons at Division 1, school Manhattan College 2009-2011, winning a MAAC Championship in 2011 and moved on to the Gainesville Regional. In 2012-2013 Luksis spent the next two seasons at the University of Tampa winning two conference championships and Senior Campaign Winning a National Championship. Luksis is a native New Yorker, teaches physical education at Sickles High School. He is married to his wife, Christine and share a son, Easton. Mike Adams >> ASSISTANT COACH / PITCHING Heading into his 4th year as the assistant and pitching coach for the Gryphons, Coach Michael Adams has helped Sickles capture a semi finals appearance in the historic Saladino tournament, a district championship, and the school record for single season victories. Prior to coming on board with the Gryphons, Coach Adams was a collegiate baseball player for the University of Tampa Spartans. He pitched there for 4 years claiming 2 regional championships and a National Championship in 2013. In route of the national championship, Adams collected many accolades as Conference Pitcher of the Year, Regional Pitcher of the Year, and first team All-American. Coach Adams went on to be drafted in the 6th round by the Boston Red Sox where he went on to play 4 seasons making 2 minor league All-Star appearances.
Tony Stravino >> ASSISTANT COACH / HITTING Stravino has 24 years of competitive coaching experience focusing on hitting and the catcher’s position. He has extensive experience in Little League Baseball, as a Manager and Board Member of North Springs Little League‌the best Little League in Florida. He managed three state of Florida Championship teams at the 9, 10 and 11 year old level and two Little League Southeast Regional Championships at the 10 and 11 year old level. He has 15 years experience at the high school level. Two (2) years coaching at Class 2 A, and 13 years at the 9A level, culminating in a state and national championship in 2016 with Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School. State certified paramedic and routinely assist the trainer on all on field injuries. Ryan Rigau >> ASSISTANT COACH / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Coach Rigau returns for his third season as Infield/strength and conditioning coach. Rigau a native of Tampa Bay attended Land o Lakes High school as a dual sport, Baseball and Football athlete. Rigau attended the University of Tampa where he played infield and outfield for the Spartans. Ryan is the CEO and owner of Athlete Retreat where he specializes in strength and conditioning and player development.
Chris Perez >> BULLPEN COORDINATOR Graduated from The Pendleton School (IMG Academies) - 2003. Attended University of Miami. Appeared in 2 College world series with the Hurricanes. Drafted 42nd overall in the 2006 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Played for Team USA in 2005 and 2007. Made MLB debut May of 2008. AL All-Star 2011 and 2012. Over 130 Career Saves. Retired MLB in 2015 and is not a real estate investor. He has 3 children, 2 sons and 1 daughter.
Bob Shaw >> JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH Shaw was a 2-year All-County shortstop at Miami Palmetto High School. 1982-1984 at University of South Florida. 5-year Head Coach at Gibbs High School. Led 1998 team to District and Regional titles. Took Gibbs to State Final Four in 1998. 1998 Pinellas County Coach of the Year. Worked Cal Ripken Baseball Camps in 1998-2002. Tampa Bay Rays Camp Coach the past 9 years. Started the successful Tampa Heat baseball program and had a combined record of 260-108-5. Sickles JV coach from 2017-present.
John Timko >> JUNIOR VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH John was a four year starting catcher at Clearwater High School (1986-1990) and was originally drafted by Chicago White Sox in 1990. John forgo signing with the White Sox and instead attended Polk State College. After his freshman season, John was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1991 and returned to Polk State College for his sophomore year. In 1992, he helped Polk State College win its first NJCAA Division I State Championship and appeared in the NJCAA Regional Tournament appearance finishing third. After his sophomore season, John then signed with the Detroit Tigers and started his professional baseball career. After his first season as a catcher, John was converted to a pitcher and finished his four year professional baseball career. After baseball, John has enjoyed a successful business career as a marketing executive within the Tampa Bay area. John resides in Tampa with his wife, Beth, and their son, Kyle.
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NAME
YR
B/T
POS
1
NICK DURAN
SR R/R INF
2 KOHL ROBERTSON
JR
3 THOMAS NELSON
SR R/R OF/INF/RHP
9 JEREMIAH COLLAZO SR R/R C/OF
4 TREY BACON
SR R/R INF/RHP
10 JUSTUS ESPINOZA
JR
R/R OF
5 KYLE MOHR
JR
11 CHASE CONVILLE
JR
R/R C/3B
6 CHRIS CHAMBERS
SR R/R OF
12 RYAN JOHNS
SO R/R INF/RHP
R/R OF
R/R OF
#
NAME
YR
B/T
POS
7 BOBBY CHRISTY
JR
R/R INF/RHP
8 CHASE CENTALA
SR R/R RHP/1B
VA R S I T Y T E A M 2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
#
NAME
YR
B/T
13 JUSTIN ALLEN
FR
R/R C
19 AJ SAWMILLER
14 HOLDEN WADE
JR
L/L
20 CARLOS RODRIGUEZ SR R/R RHP
15 TYLER GREEN
SR R/R INF/OF/RHP
21 ADRIAN GUTIERREZ JR
R/R 1B/C
16 HAYDEN YOST
FR
23 DAVIAN GARCIA
JR
R/R RHP
17 ALEX TREPPER
SR R/R RHP
25 DEREK SHAW
SR L/R 1B
18 KEN WEBER
JR
L/L
POS
LHP OF/1B/LHP
R/R RHP
#
NAME
YR
B/T
POS
SO R/R INF/OF
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S 2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
1
Nick Duran
3
4
Trey Bacon
SR
R/R INF
SR R/R OF/INF/RHP
SR
R/R INF/RHP
6
Chris Chambers
8
Chase Centala
9
Jeremiah Collazo
SR
R/R OF
SR
R/R RHP/1B
SR R/R C/OF
Thomas Nelson
VA R S I T Y S E N I O R S
2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
15
Tyler Green
17
SR
R/R INF/OF/RHP
SR R/R RHP
25 Derek Shaw SR L/R 1B
Alex Trepper
20 Carlos Rodriguez
SR R/R RHP
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VA R S I T Y UNDER C L A S S 2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
2
Kohl Robertson
5
Kyle Mohr
7
Bobby Christy
JR R/R OF
JR R/R OF
11
Chase Conville
12 Ryan Johns
JR
R/R C/3B
SO R/R INF/RHP
FR R/R C
18 Ken Weber
19 AJ Sawmiller
16 Hayden Yost
FR L/L OF/1B/LHP
JR R/R RHP
JR R/R OF
13 Justin Allen
14 Holden Wade
JR R/R RHP
- Derek Jeter
JR L/L LHP
SO R/R INF/OF
"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is NO EXCUSE for anyone to WORK HARDER than you do.�
23 Davian Garcia
10 Justus Espinoza
JR R/R INF/RHP
21 Adrian Gutierrez JR R/R 1B/C
J UN I O R VA R S I T Y
2020 SICKLES BASEBALL
#
NAME
#
NAME
#
NAME
1
LUKE FIKAR
10
NICO BERG
21
NATE ARCE
3
DYLAN BOSWORTH
14
CARTER CHRISTY
23
ALEX LOPEZ
4
BRYCE VANCE
15
MANNY DELGADO
26
WEST DURDA
5
KYLE TREPPER
16
CADEN MCDONALD
32
KYLE TIMKO
7
A J LEONE
17
ELI RODRIGUEZ
42
BRAEDON CARELA
8
CONNOR VANCE
18
ADRIAN CARTAYA
9
AVERY BISHOP
19
RYAN CATES
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
FEB 1
@ ROBINSON
ROBINSON
10:00 AM
FEB 8
@ ALONSO
ALONSO
10:00 AM
FEB 15
@ LETO
LETO
10:00 AM
FEB 22
VS HILLSBOROUGH
SICKLES
10:00 AM
FEB 29
VS GAITHER
SICKLES
10:00 AM
MAR 7
@ TAMPA CATHOLIC
TAMPA CATHOLIC
10:00 AM
MAR 14
@ JEFFERSON
JEFFERSON
10:00 AM
MAR 21
VS STEINBRENNER
SICKLES
10:00 AM
MAR 28
VS PLANT
SICKLES
10:00 AM
APR 4
@ ROBINSON
ROBINSON
10:00 AM
APR 11
@ ALONSO
ALONSO
10:00 AM
APR 18
@ LETO
LETO
10:00 AM
HOME GAME
AWAY GAME
TOURNAMENT
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SCORING ABBREVIATIONS
GRYPHONS 2020 SCORECARD
WAYS TO GET ON BASE
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
HOME RUN
BASE ON BALLS
HIT BY PITCH
FIELDER’S CHOICE
ERROR
WILD PITCH (3RD STRIKE)
PASSED BALL (3RD STRIKE)
CATCHER’S INTERFERENCE
GROUND RULE DOUBLE
BATTER MAKES AN OUT
RUNNER MAKES AN OUT
STRIKEOUT (SWINGING)
STRIKEOUT (CALLED)
STRIKEOUT (SWINGING)
STRIKEOUT (CALLED)
FLY OUT (TO LEFT FIELD)
LINE OUT (TO 3RD BASE)
UNASSISTED PUT OUT
GROUND OUT
FORCED OUT OR TAG (3RD THROWS TO 1ST)
INFIELD FLY RULE
FLY OUT (TO RIGHT FIELD)
CAUGHT STEALING (PITCHER 3RD)
RUN DOWN (CATCHER TO 2ND TO 1ST TO 2ND)
FORCE OUT OR TAG (3RD TO 2ND)
OPPONENT 2020 SCORECARD