2011 Media Guide
38th Major Leaguer in Sac City History MLB Debut: July 9, 2010
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL #447
2011 Baseball Media Guide
Table of Contents Plumbers & Pipetters Local #447 Inside Cover Quick Facts 2 Championship Teams 3 California State Championship History 4 SCC All-Time Win/Loss Record 5 2011 Schedule 6 2011 Roster 7 Want to become a Panther? 8 2011 Sophomore Panther Proles 9 Online information 16 Various Ads 17 2011 Freeshman Panther Proles 18 2010 S.C.C. Golf Tournament Sponsors 25
LaCrosse Loggers Q&A 26 Head Coach: Andy McKay Prole 28 Co-Head Coach: John Herlihy Prole 28 Asst. Coach: Deskaheh Bomberry Prole 29 Asst. Coach: Pete Pryor Prole 29 Asst. Coach: Ron Saiz Prole 30 Asst. Coach: Derek Sullivan Prole 30 Asst. Coach: Andrew Henning Prole 30 Stadium Manager: David Jackson 30 SID Prole: Steve Gill 31 Gary C. Borge Dental Ad 31 “Union Stadium” Article 33 S.C.C. Championships Back Inside Cover
Credits The 2011 Sacramento City College Media Guide is a publication of the SCC Sports Information Ofce —Joe Correa, SCC Baseball Archives, SCC
—Steve Gill
Sports Information Ofce, Steve Gill
—Steve Gill
Jeff Marquez - 38th Panther to
*Except where noted. —SCC Graphic Impressions (Quinn Nakano)
make it to the Major Leagues.
—Steve Gill The SCC Baseball Media Guide is available for purchase at all SCC Baseball home games and through the SCC Baseball Ofce for $2.00. To acquire through mail, please send $3.00 to: Sacramento City College Baseball Attn: Sports Information Director 3835 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822
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Quick Facts
Mailing Address ...........................................................3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822 Athletic Department Phone..........................................(916) 558-2425 Founded/Enrollment ....................................................1916 / 22,000 Nickname/Colors .........................................................Panthers / Cardinal & Gold League Afliation ........................................................Big 8 Conference Conference Opponents.................................................American River College, Cosumnes River College, Diablo Valley College, Modesto Junior College, San Joaquin Delta College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sierra College Web Address ................................................................http://sccpanthers.losrios.edu President.......................................................................Kathryn Jeffery Ph.D. Dean of P.E., Health, & Athletics/Athletic Director ....Mitch Campbell Athletic Coordinators................................................... Paul Carmazzi & Tim Kiernan Sports Information Director......................................... Steve Gill Sports Information Ofce ............................................(916) 558-2489 P.A. Announcer ............................................................ Steve Gill Head Coach..................................................................Andy McKay Co-Head Coach............................................................John Herlihy Assistant Coaches ........................................................Deskaheh Bomberry, Ron Saiz, Pete Pryor, Derek Sullivan, ......................................................................................Drew Henning Athletic Trainers........................................................... Mary Lund / Jude Temple Equipment Managers ...................................................David Whittington / David Jackson Baseball Ofce Phone..................................................(916) 558-2684 / (916) 558-2329 Stadium/Capacity.........................................................Union Stadium / 1500 Dimensions ..................................................................315-375-415-375-315 (left to right) Los Rios Community College District Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of the Los Rios Community College District to take action to guarantee that no qualied student or prospective student or any person in his/her educational relationship with the District shall be discriminated against or excluded from any benets, activities, or programs on the grounds of ethnic group identication, religion, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, nor shall any students be discriminated against for conversing in a language other than English. However, students shall be required to speak English when an instructional setting necessitates the use of English for educational or communication purposes.
Foundation & Organization
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Founded in 1916 as a Department of Sacramento High School, Sacramento City College is the seventh oldest public community college in California and the oldest institution of higher learning in Sacramento. In 1922, the citizens of Sacramento organized a junior college district by severing the connections between the college and Sacramento High School. This plan of organization remained in force until 1936 when the college became a part of the Sacramento City Unied School District. Twenty-eight years later, as a result of a March 17, 1964 election, Sacramento City College separated from the Sacramento City Unied School District to join the newly organized Los Rios Junior College District which assumed the operation of American River College and Sacramento City College. In 1970 the newly renamed Los Rios Community College District opened a third campus, Cosumnes River College. Folsom Lake College became the fourth fully accredited college in the District in 2003.
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California State Champions 1951 State Champions The Panthers of 1951 won the rst baseball state championship in Sacramento Junior College history with a season record of 29-3. The team, which was coached by Jack Woerner, had a 19-game winning streak that included a 14-1 defeat of the University of California. Pete Vartanian was the team MVP, while catcher John McNamara was the team captain. McNamara became a major league manager for 16 years, his career highlighted a World Series appearance in 1986 as manager of the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Tony Stathos had a 12-0 record and won the title-clinching game by a score of 7-5 over El Camino Junior College.
1953 State Champions Jack Woerner led the Panthers to their second championship in 3 years as the team posted a 25-5 record. J.C. Masters pitched the Panthers to a playoff victory for the league title to advance to the state playoffs. Grant Tech (now American River) fell to the Panthers 15-0 and 5-2 as Sacramento Junior College captured the Nor Cal championship, as Masters pitched a 2-hitter and hit a home run in the opener and the team stole 13 bases. After losing the opener of the state championship, the Panthers came from behind twice to defeat Long Beach City College in a doubleheader to win the nal series. Center elder Norman Coons led the team in RBI, runs scored, hits, home runs, triples, and stolen bases in being named the team MVP. Masters was 11-1 with 79 strikeouts in 78 innings.
Win the Last Game 1988 State Champions Weinstein’s Panthers captured the third state championship in school history after going through the loser’s bracket at the state tournament and defeating top-ranked Rancho Santiago twice to win the title. The Panthers nished 46-10 and were led by Camino Norte Conference Player of the Year F.P. Santangelo, who led the state with 45 stolen bases. On April 28, 1988, the Panthers won the rst game played in partially completed Union Stadium, clinching their eighth straight Camino Norte Conference championship. Weinstein was named National Community College Coach of the Year.
1999 State Champions The 1999 baseball team became the rst Panther team since the 1982 football team to repeat as state champions. First year coach Andy McKay guided the Panthers after Coach Weinstein resigned his coaching position to take a job with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. After sweeping through the playoffs, the team found itself needing to win the nal 2 games on the nal day to win the championship. The Panthers won the rst and then found themselves trailing in the bottom of the ninth inning of the nal. After telling McKay that he was going to win a championship, shortstop Joe Thurston delivered a 2 run double with 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Panthers were able to dog pile for the second straight year.
“Stay Hot” 1998 State Champions The 1998 Panther baseball team posted a dominating record of 44-2 in winning the second state championship under Jerry Weinstein and the fourth in school history. The team lost the second game of the season and didn’t lose again until the second game of the playoffs - a streak of 37 straight wins, including a 26-0 record in the Bay Valley Conference. They swept through the rest of the playoffs, defeating Saddleback in the nal game. Pitcher Mike Neu posted a record of 15-0, the most wins in school history without a defeat. Matt Riley, a freshman who posted an 8-1 record, signed after the season with the Baltimore Orioles for a junior college record signing bonus of $790,000.
No Limits
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State Championship History
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Year 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
State Champions Pasadena City Sacramento City Santa Rosa Sacramento City Long Beach City Contra Costa Orange Coast College of the Sequoias Coalinga Stockton Orange Coast Fresno City Fresno City Fresno City Mount San Antonio Mount San Antonio Cerritos Pasadena City Long Beach City Long Beach City Cerritos Cañada Fresno City Cerritos Cerritos Cerritos Long Beach City Diablo Valley Los Angeles Harbor Cerritos Orange Coast College of the Canyons Los Angeles Valley College of the Canyons Los Angeles Harbor Cerritos College of the Canyons Cerritos Sacramento City Cerritos Los Angeles Harbor Cypress Fresno City Rancho Santiago Cypress Rancho Santiago Rancho Santiago Cypress Sacramento City Sacramento City Riverside Riverside Riverside Cypress Saddleback Santa Rosa Long Beach City Riverside Sierra Orange Coast Ohlone
Runner-Up Santa Rosa El Camino Santa Ana Long Beach City Contra Costa Orange Coast Coalinga San Diego City Orange Coast San Diego City Oakland Cerritos Orange Coast Long Beach City Vallejo Allan Hancock San Francisco City Sacramento City Sacramento City College of San Mateo College of the Sequoias Los Angeles City Long Beach City College of San Mateo San Diego City Citrus Los Angeles Harbor Cerritos College of San Mateo San Jose City Los Angeles Valley Los Angeles Harbor College of the Canyons Los Angeles Harbor Sacramento City College of the Canyons Rancho Santiago Sacramento City Rancho Santiago Sacramento City Chabot Sacramento City Sacramento City Sacramento City Rancho Santiago Cerritos Cypress Sacramento City Saddleback Cypress East Los Angeles Fresno City Sacramento City Saddleback Cypress Palomar Sacramento City Cypress Southwestern San Joaquin Delta San Mateo
Head Coach John Thurman Jack Woerner Bob Mastin Jack Woerner Joe Hicks Gene Corr Wendell Pickens Roy Taylor Dave Rankin Roy Taylor Wendell Pickens Len Bourdet Len Bourdet Len Bourdet John Arambide Ron Squire Wally Kincaid Ron Robinson Joe Hicks Joe Hicks Wally Kincaid Lyman Ashley Len Bourdet Wally Kincaid Wally Kincaid Wally Kincaid Bob Myers Ernie Cecaci Jim O’Brien Wally Kincaid Mike Mayne Mike Gillespie Dave Snow Mike Gillespie Jim O’Brien George Horton Mike Gillespie George Horton Jerry Weinstein George Horton Jim O’Brien Scott Pickler Ron Scott Don Sneddon Scott Pickler Don Sneddon Don Sneddon Scott Pickler Jerry Weinstein Andy McKay Dennis Rogers Dennis Rogers Dennis Rogers Scott Pickler Jack Hodges Damon Neidlinger Casey Crook Dennis Rogers Rob Willson John Altobelli Jordon Twohig
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Sacramento City College
All-Time Win-Loss Record 1923-2010 YEAR
W
L
T
HEAD COACH
1923 RECORD UNKNOWN LAMAR
1967
28
5
0
BANDY
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1924 RECORD UNKNOWN ADAMS
1968
28
5
0
BANDY
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1925
3
1
0
SHATTUCK
1969
19
9
0
BANDY
1926
3
3
0
SCHUETTNER
1970
13
15
0
BANDY
1927
4
4
0
SCHUETTNER
1971
21
7
0
GOEHRING
18
12
0
GOEHRING
YEAR
W
L
T
HEAD COACH
LEAGUE CHAMP
1928
0
4
0
SCHUETTNER
1972
1929
4
4
0
APPLEQUIST
1973
22
5
0
GOEHRING
1930
5
6
1
APPLEQUIST
1974
18
15
1
GOEHRING
1931
3
3
0
APPLEQUIST
1975
21
15
0
WEINSTEIN
1932
8
0
0
APPLEQUIST
1976
25
9
2
WEINSTEIN
1933 RECORD UNKNOWN APPLEQUIST
1977
29
12
0
WEINSTEIN
1934
APPLEQUIST
1978
25
11
0
WEINSTEIN
1935 RECORD UNKNOWN APPLEQUIST
1979
28
6
1
WEINSTEIN
1936
8
1
0
APPLEQUIST
1980
28
9
0
WEINSTEIN
1937
13
7
0
SIM
1981
30
9
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1938
6
5
0
SIM
1982
34
8
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1939
11
3
0
SIM
1983
31
5
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1940
14
4
0
SIM
1984
33
9
0
CARMAZZI
4
8
0
LEAGUE CHAMP
LEAGUE CHAMP
LEAGUE CHAMP
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1941
11
1
0
SIM
LEAGUE CHAMP
1985
32
10
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1942
16
2
0
SIM/APPLEQUIST
LEAGUE CHAMP
1986
32
12
1
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1943
3
3
1
FISHER
1987
50
8
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1944
5
1
1
FISHER
1988
46
10
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE & STATE CHAMPS
1989
39
14
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1945 TEAM DID NOT COMPETE 1946
4
9
0
WOERNER
1990
33
18
1
WEINSTEIN
1947
11
9
0
WOERNER
LEAGUE CHAMP
1991
51
3
2
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1948
24
4
1
WOERNER
LEAGUE CHAMP
1992
44
5
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1949
21
8
0
WOERNER
1993
48
8
2
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1950
22
7
0
WOERNER
1994
40
8
3
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1951
29
3
0
WOERNER
1995
42
9
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1996
40
7
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE CHAMP
1997
38
11
0
WEINSTEIN
2nd IN STATE
LEAGUE & STATE CHAMPS
1952
16
6
0
WOERNER
1953
25
5
0
WOERNER
1954
16
9
0
BOYER
1998
44
2
0
WEINSTEIN
LEAGUE & STATE CHAMP
1955
11
16
1
BOYER
1999
42
7
1
MCKAY
LEAGUE & STATE CHAMP
1956
16
12
0
BOYER
2000
37
8
1
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP
1957
18
10
0
ANDERSON
2001
35
8
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP/3rd IN STATE
1958
17
2
0
PERRY
2002
38
13
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP/2nd IN STATE
1959
22
8
0
PERRY
2003
30
17
0
MCKAY
REGIONAL CHAMP
2004
31
7
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP
2005
26
15
0
MCKAY
REGIONAL CHAMP
LEAGUE & STATE CHAMPS
1960
21
8
1
PERRY
1961
23
3
0
PIERUCCI
1962
14
12
0
BANDY
2006
29
22
0
MCKAY
2nd IN STATE
1963
7
15
0
BANDY
2007
35
15
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP
1964
19
8
0
BANDY
2008
30
19
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP
1965
16
9
0
BANDY
2009
25
19
0
MCKAY
1966
22
7
0
BANDY
2010
25
17
0
MCKAY
LEAGUE CHAMP
LEAGUE CHAMP
LEAGUE CHAMP
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2011 Panther Baseball Schedule DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
February 3
Thurs
Fresno City College
Union Stadium
6:00 pm
4
Fri
Fresno City College
Union Stadium
6:00 pm
5
Sat
Fresno City College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
11
Fri
Chabot College
Union Stadium
2:00 pm (DH)
12
Sat
Chabot College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
15
Tues
Ohlone College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
21
Mon
College of San Mateo
Union Stadium
12:30 pm
24
Thurs
Riverside College
Riverside
6:00 pm
25
Fri
Riverside College
Riverside
12:00 pm (DH)
March 5
Sat
Sierra College
Sierra
1:00 pm
8
Tues
Cosumnes River College
Cosumnes River
2:30 pm
10
Thurs
American River College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
12
Sat
* Sierra College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
15
Tues
* San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta
2:30 pm
17
Thurs
* Cosumnes River College
Cosumnes River
2:30 pm
19
Sat
* Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley
1:00 pm
22
Tues
* Modesto Junior College
Modesto
2:30 pm
24
Thurs
* Santa Rosa Junior College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
26
Sat
* American River College
American River
1:00 pm
29
Tues
* Sierra College
Sierra
2:30 pm
31
Thurs
* Sierra College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
2
Sat
* San Joaquin Delta College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
5
Tues
* San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta
2:30 pm
7
Thurs
* Cosumnes River College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
April
8
Fri
* Cosumnes River College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
12
Tues
* Diablo Valley College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
14
Thurs
* Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley
2:30 pm
16
Sat
* Modesto Junior College
Union Stadium
1:00 pm
19
Tues
* Modesto Junior College
Modesto
2:30 pm
21
Thurs
* Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
2:30 pm
22
Fri
* Santa Rosa Junior College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
26
Tues
* American River College
Union Stadium
2:30 pm
28
Thurs
* American River College
American River
2:30 pm
May
6
3
Tues
State Play-In Game
TBA
TBA
6-7
Fri-Sat
Nor-Cal Regional I
TBA
TBA
13-15
Fri-Sun
Nor-Cal Super Regional
TBA
TBA
20-22
Fri-Sun
California State Championships
Bakersď€ eld
TBA
* Denotes Big 8 Conference Game
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2011 Sacramento City College BASEBALL ROSTER # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 37 42 45 48 50 55 56
NAME Matt Sturges Jordan Vina Ben Cordy Brian Kennedy Sam Hedrick DaVon Poole Mike Laino Jake Coyle Sean Martin Brooke Brooks Zach Miller Manuia Fruean Marc Fackrell Zack Madrigal Juliene Jones Bryan Pinocci Darren Pulley Kenny Crayne A.J. Quintero Orlando Ortiz Joey Matthews Ryan Pudwell Justin James Joe Setum Kory Groves Aaron Conyers Nathaniel Berumen Ryan Matheny Bo Henning Cole Brocker Kyle Harlow Chaz Determan Mitchell Gonsalves Kyle DeVore Patrick Armstrong Alex Sachs
HT 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-5 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-2 5-11 5-9 5-11 5-8 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-3 5-9 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-10
WT 185 165 160 150 175 165 170 175 155 180 190 220 177 175 190 174 178 180 180 220 185 183 230 200 198 185 200 165 185 205 180 240 170 220 215 180
B/T L/L R/R R/R R/R L/R B/R R/R L/R R/R L/L R/R R/R B/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R B/L R/R B/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/L R/R R/R R/R
POS. LHP INF OF RHP INF INF OF INF RHP OF UTL OF INF OF INF OF C RHP RHP 1B / OF OF INF OF C RHP LHP RHP C RHP RHP INF RHP LHP RHP INF RHP
YR. SO SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO SO SO FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR SO FR SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO FR SO FR SO FR SO
HIGH SCHOOL Laguna Creek Pleasant Grove C.K. McClatchy Casa Roble Rodriguez C.K. McClatchy Christian Brothers John F. Kennedy Florin Elk Grove Elk Grove Sheldon Ponderosa Franklin Vanden Franklin Capital Christian River City Vacaville Del Campo Vacaville Lodi John F. Kennedy Galt Oakmont Ponderosa Vacaville Central Catholic Christian Brothers Kimberly (WI) Pleasant Grove Granite Bay Fairď€ eld Pleasant Grove Lodi Woodland
PANTHER COACHING STAFF Andy McKay John Herlihy
Head Coach Co-Head Coach
Ron Saiz Deskaheh Bomberry Pete Pryor Derek Sullivan Andrew Henning
Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
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Want to become a Panther? A Letter from Head Coach, Andy McKay
Dear Future Panther, I would like to welcome you to Sacramento City College Baseball and thank you for taking some time to review our media guide. SCC Baseball has earned a national reputation for excellence, both on and off the ď€ eld. I have been involved with SCC Baseball for 20 years, as a player, an assistant coach, and as the head coach for the last 12 seasons. These last 12 years have seen some great accomplishments by our teams. The following is a short list of some of the major accomplishments: 1. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has won 8 league championships 2. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has won more postseason games (54) than any other program in the state of California. 3. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has tied Fresno City College and Cypress College with the most Final Four appearances with 5 each. 4. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has won more postseason Regional Tournaments (15) than any other program in the state of California. 5. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has appeared in the State Championship Game 3 times, second to Riverside College and Cypress College with 4 each. 6. Sacramento City College won the State Championship in 1999, 1998, 1988, 1953, and 1951. 7. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has seen 50 of its players sign professional baseball contracts. 8. During the last 12 years, Sacramento City College has seen over 100 of its players transfer to four year schools, including Miami, LSU, Vanderbilt, USC, Long Beach State, Stanford, Texas, UCLA, Tennessee, San Diego State, Oregon, Oregon State, and many others. 9. Sacramento City College plays its home games at Union Stadium, one of the best oncampus community college baseball facility in the country. 10. Sacramento City College currently holds the longest consecutive postseason appearance streak in the state of California. The Panthers have qualiď€ ed for the post season every year since 1977, which amounts to 34 consecutive years. 11. 38 former Panthers have played in the Major Leagues. These accomplishments set Sacramento City College Baseball apart from other programs across the country. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, TEACHING PLAYERS HOW TO WIN, PREPARING THEM FOR THE NEXT LEVEL...SAC CITY BASEBALL! - Andy McKay
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#1 - Matt Sturges Year - Sophomore Position - LHP Bats - L Throws - L Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 185 High School - Laguna Creek Matthew Sturges, son of Greg and Michelle Sturges, was born on December 22, 1990 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has an older brother, Eric, and an older sister, Christine. “Matt Chew” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Brian Laforte at Laguna Creek High School where he was a 3-Time All-League selection. He also played football in high school and was an All-League selection his senior year. He has been a Scholar Athlete each semester at SCC and earned a JC Academic Letter. His best sports memory is being at Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings. He chose to attend Sac City College to be a winner and carry on the family legacy. Matt’s goal for the upcoming season is to be a team guy and end up playing in Bakerseld for the state championship at the Final Four. He is currently majoring in Criminal Justice. Matt’s favorite athlete is Gio Gonzalez because he is on the A’s and is a left-handed pitcher that’s nasty. His favorite artists are Eminem and Young Money. His favorite movie is Step Brothers. The biggest inuence in his life is his brother and dad. In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with Cole, Aaron and Patrick at the Den.
#2 - Jordan Viña Year - Sophomore Position - INF Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 165 High School - Pleasant Grove Jordan T. Viña, son of Fernando and Brandy Viña, was born on February 18, 1991 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has a younger brother, Jayce. “JV” as he’s known, played baseball for Coach Rob Rinaldi at Pleasant Grove High School where he was a 3 year varsity player, a 2-Time AllLeague selection and an All-Metro selection. He also played football in high school. His best sports memory is his walk-off win against Faireld on “Suicide Saturday” in playoffs. He chose to attend Sac City College because of the tradition, his dad played here and they are the best. Jordan’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Business. Jordan’s favorite athlete is Edgar Renteria because he plays the game the right way. His favorite artist is Roscoe Dash. His favorite movie is Major League. The biggest inuence in his life is his dad because “he taught me everything I know.” In his spare time he enjoys playing sports and kicking it.
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#5 - Sam Hedrick
Year - Sophomore Position - Ineld Bats - L Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 175 High School - Rodriguez Sam Nolan Hedrick, son of Craig and Julie Hedrick, was born on September 7, 1991 in Vallejo, California. His hometown is Faireld, CA. He has a younger brother, Jake. “Sammy Boy” as he is known played baseball for Coach Jason Chatham at Rodriguez High School where he was an All-City selection. He also played soccer in high school where he was an All-League and All-City selection, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year. His best sports memory is the walk-off against Los Medanos in last year’s playoffs. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is the best junior college around. Sam’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Sam’s favorite athlete is Derek Jeter because he goes all out all the time. His favorite musical group is Cypress Hill and he lists his favorite song as “Rock Superstar.” His favorite movie is the Sandlot. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they are always supporting me in my decisions.” In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding and playing baseball.
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#7 - Mike Laino
Year - Sophomore Position - Outeld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-9 Wt. - 170 High School - Christian Brothers Michael Joseph Laino, son of Nick and Jaynee Laino, was born on July 17, 1990 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has a sister, Audrey. Laino played baseball for Coach Terrel Lowery at Christian Brothers High School where he was All-League his junior and senior year, and 2nd Team All-Metro his senior year, team captain and MVP, while taking AP classes and making the Honor Roll with a 3.5 GPA. His best sports memory is the SF Giants winning Game 5 of the World Series. He chose to attend Sac City College because he wanted to win. Mike’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Political Science. Mike’s favorite athlete is Brett Favre because he is an ironman. His favorite artist is Eminem and he lists his favorite song as “No Love.” His favorite movie is Pineapple Express. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they raised me and support me.” In his spare time he enjoys hitting and playing golf.
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#9 - Sean Martin Year - Sophomore Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 155 High School - Florin Sean Michael Martin, son of Nick and Beth Martin, was born on September 7, 1990 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has a brother, Matthew. “Sticks” as he’s known, played baseball for Coach Randy Davis at Florin High School where he was team MVP, an AllDelta League selection, the All-Delta League Sportsmanship Award winner, Defensive Player of the Year and an Optimist All-Star. He was also a U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award winner, while making the Honor Roll all four years of high school. His best sports memory is getting a save against Sheldon after coming in to pitch with no outs, bases loaded and a one run lead. He chose to attend Sac City College because they have a great baseball program and he wants to improve and learn how he can get better at baseball. Sean’s goal for the upcoming season is to help in any way possible to get to the nal four and win it. He is currently majoring in Architecture. Sean’s favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum. His favorite artist is Wiz Khalifa and he lists his favorite song as “Never Ever.” His favorite movie is Avatar. The biggest inuence in his life is his entire family because “as long as I can remember they have always been there encouraging and supporting me in everything that I do and I know that I can turn to them whenever I need to, no matter what.” In his spare time he enjoys playing baseball, watching sport channels and hanging out with friends.
#10 - Brooke Brooks
Year - Sophomore Position - Outeld Bats - L Throws - L Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 180 High School - Elk Grove Brooke Austin Brooks, son of Mike and Lisa Brooks, was born on August 10, 1991 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has a brother, Brannon. “Brooksy” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Jeff Carlson at Elk Grove High School where he was 1st Team All-Delta and All-Metro League Selection. He also played football in high school and was a 1st Team All-Delta League player and Offensive Player of the Year. His best sports memory is hitting a 400-foot bomb in playoffs. He chose to attend Sac City College to be a great baseball player and follow good tradition. Brooke’s goal for the upcoming season is to win the Big 8 Conference and a state championship. He has made the Honor Roll twice at SCC and is currently majoring in Criminal Justice. Brooke’s favorite athlete is Curtis Granderson because he is a small guy that hits for power. His favorite artists are J. Cole and Kanye West. His favorite movie is the Goonies. The biggest inuence in his life is his dad because “he has been a great role model.” In his spare time he enjoys hitting, playing video games and hanging out with his friends.
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#11 - Zach Miller Year - Sophomore Position - Utility Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 190 High School - Elk Grove Zach Michael Miller, son of Michael Miller and Kelly McGhee, was born on June 7, 1991 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has two brothers, Adam and Matt, and two sisters, Mellissa and Morgan. Miller played baseball for Coach Jeff Carlson at Elk Grove High School where he was two-time Section Champs, a two-time 1st Team AllLeague selection, an Optimist All-Star Team member, and the Most Valuable Pitcher his senior year. He also played football and basketball in high school, and was the two-time Offensive MVP of the football team. His best sports memory is dog piling after winning the section championship. He chose to attend Sac City College because he wanted to become the best player he could and to win a state championship. Zach’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Zach’s favorite athlete is Albert Pujols because he is the man. His enjoys listening to whatever is on. His favorite movie is Field of Dreams. The biggest inuence in his life is Zach Leach because “he is there for me everyday with positive thoughts that keep me focused.” In his spare time he enjoys football, girls, and movies.
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#22 - Joey Matthews
Year - Sophomore Position - Outeld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 185 High School - Vacaville Joseph William Matthews, son of Bill and Gina Matthews, was born on October 1, 1990 in Vallejo, California. His hometown is Vacaville, CA. He has a brother, Gary, and two sisters, Jessica and Kelley. Matthews played baseball for Coach Eric Chapel, Logan Murphy and Rob Ramirez at Vacaville High School where he was an All-League selection, while making the Honor Roll. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is a great program. Joey’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Social Science. Joey’s favorite athlete is Manny Ramirez because he is a great hitter. His favorite artist is Jay-Z and his favorite movie is Pulp Fiction. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents. In his spare time he enjoys playing cards and reading.
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#24 - Justin James
Year - Sophomore Position - Outeld Bats - L Throws - L Ht. - 6-5 Wt. - 230 High School - John F. Kennedy Justin Anthony James, son of Dion and Doris James, was born on November 24, 1990 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has two younger brothers, Jared and Jarvis. “JJ Bro” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Mark Cole at John F. Kennedy High School where he made the Honor Roll all four years. He also played football, basketball and ran track in high school and was an All-Delta League selection for basketball. His best sports memory is scoring 27 points in the 4th quarter to win the game when they had trailed by 20 points. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is the best program around and the closest to his house. Justin’s goal for the upcoming season is to be the best player and teammate he can be to help his team win and either get drafted or transfer to a 4-year university. He is currently majoring in Business. Justin’s favorite musical group is Outkast. His favorite movie is the Godfather. The biggest inuence in his life is his dad because “he’s taught me everything I know about baseball and is a good teacher.” In his spare time he enjoys making music, listening to music and playing video games.
#27 - Aaron Conyers Year - Sophomore Position - LHP Bats - B Throws - L Ht. - 6-0 Wt. - 185 High School - Ponderosa Aaron Tyler Conyers, son of Brian and Terry Conyers, was born on June 30, 1989 in Roseville, California. His hometown is Cameron Park, CA. He has a brother (Austin) and three sisters (Amie, Ashlee, and Allison). “A-Con” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Dave White at Ponderosa High School where he was a 2-time All-League selection, and Section Champs his senior year. He also played football in high school and was a 2-time All-League selection. His best sports memory is when his best friend hit a walk-off homerun to win the Section Championship game. He chose to attend Sac City College because he wanted to become the best player he can be. A-Con’s goal for the upcoming season is to win states. His major is undeclared. Aaron’s favorite athlete is C.C. Sabathia because he’s a boss. His favorite musical artist is Eminem and his favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber. The biggest inuence in his life is his dad because “he taught me all the things I need to know in life.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with Matt, Cole and Pat at the Den.
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#29 - Ryan Matheny Year - Sophomore Position - Catcher Bats - B Throws - R Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 165 High School - Central Catholic Ryan John Keane Sebastian Michael Matheny, son of Kevin Matheny and Joyce Keane, was born on March 30, 1991 in Portland, Oregon (his hometown). He has two brothers, Justin and Kevin, and a sister, Megan. Matheny played baseball for Coach Tom Campbell and Kevin Cave at Central Catholic High School where he was an All-Mt. Hood Conference Honorable Mention his junior year and a 1st Team All-Mt. Hood selection his senior year. He also played football and basketball in high school. His best sports memory is playing in a tournament in Cooperstown, NY and going to the MLB Hall of Fame with his dad. He chose to attend Sac City College to learn to be the best and to go on to player at the next level. Ryan’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He transferred to Sac City from George Fox University and he is currently majoring in Social Science. Ryan’s favorite athlete is Michael Jordan because he is the ultimate competitor. His favorite artist is B.B. King and his favorite movie is Bull Durham. The biggest inuence in his life is his family because “they taught me how to be who I am today.” In his spare time he enjoys working out, watching movies, and thinking about baseball.
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#37 - Cole Brocker Year - Sophomore Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-3 Wt. - 205 High School - Kimberly Cole Michael Brocker, son of Robert and Julie Brocker, was born on April 17, 1990 in Appleton, Wisconsin (his hometown). He has a brother, Jordan and a sister, Michaela. Brocker played baseball for Coach Ryan McGinnis at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin where he was a unanimous 1st Team All-Conference, District and State outelder in 2008 and a member of the 2007 State Championship team and the 2008 State Runner-Up team. He also played football in high school and was a Scholar Athlete and has made the Dean’s list the last 3 semesters at SCC. He transferred from Winona State University in Montana where he made the Dean’s List. His best sports memory is the dog pile after winning the State Championship in 2007. He chose to attend Sac City College to be the best player he is capable of being. Cole’s goal for the upcoming season is to be the last team standing as anything less would be a disappointment. He is currently majoring in Special Education. Cole’s favorite athlete is Tim Tebow because he is the perfect example of a leader. His favorite musical group is Casting Crowns and he lists his favorite song as “Voice of Truth.” His favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they showed me how to be the person I am today and support me in anything I do.” In his spare time he enjoys watching a lot of movies and playing Xbox.
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#45 - Chaz Determan Year - Sophomore Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 240 High School - Granite Bay Chaz Determan, son of Greg and Candy Determan, was born on February 10, 1989 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Granite Bay, CA. He has a brother and sister, Dillon and Chasteena. “Chazerton” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Pat Esposito at Granite Bay High School where he was Pitcher of the Year. His best sports memory is going to states his senior year. He chose to attend Sac City College to become the best player he can be. Chaz’s goal for the upcoming season is to win states. He is currently majoring in Business. Chaz’s favorite athlete is Roger Clemons because he’s a boss. His favorite artists are Keith Urban and Tim McGraw. His favorite movie is Scary Movie. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they are the most driven people I know.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging with his family and friends.
#50 - Kyle DeVore Year - Sophomore Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-3 Wt. - 220 High School - Pleasant Grove Kyle Christopher DeVore, son of Kris and Sheila DeVore, was born on December 23, 1990 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Wilton/Elk Grove, CA. He has two brothers, Manuel and Jordan. “Devo” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Rob Rinaldi at Pleasant Grove High School where he was a 3-Time Honorable Mention Selection. His best sports memory is walking a batter intentionally in playoffs to bring up Cory Vaughn with the bases loaded and then striking him out. He chose to attend Sac City College because they are the best and to be that, you have to beat that. Kyle’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Kyle’s favorite athlete is Matt Cain. His favorite artists are Lil Wayne and Birdman and he lists his favorite song as “4 My Town.” His favorite movie is Step Brothers. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “I wouldn’t be able to play without them.” In his spare time he enjoys working out.
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#56 - Alex Sachs Year - Sophomore Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 180 High School - Woodland Alex James Sachs, son of Kerry and Corina Sachs, was born on January 17, 1991 in Woodland, California (his hometown). He has a younger brother, Julio and a younger sister, Ellie. He transferred from LMU. Sachs played baseball for Coach Felix Castillo at Woodland High School where he was All-League his junior and senior year, and an Optimist All-Star. He also played football in high school. His best sports memory is pitching at Raley Field. He chose to attend Sac City College because of the program and the coaches. Alex’s goal for the upcoming season is to help the team win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Alex’s favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum because he is fun to watch pitch. His favorite movie is Remember the Titans. The biggest inuence in his life is his father because “he is my biggest supporter and motivator.” In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding.
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#3 - Ben Cordy
Year - Freshman Position - Outeld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 160 High School - C.K. McClatchy Ben Stephen Cordy, son of Jerry and Joanne Cordy, was born on November 20, 1990 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has a younger brother and sister, Max and Jackie. Cordy played baseball for Coach Dom Correa at C.K. McClatchy High School and made the playoffs 3 consecutive years, while making the Dean’s List. He also played football in high school and won the Lion School Award. His best sports memory is watching the Panther comebacks against Modesto and San Mateo last season. He chose to attend Sac City College because it’s where the best come to play. Ben’s goal for the upcoming season is to compete, with the Big 8 and win states. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology. Ben’s favorite athlete is Eric Byrnes because he is funny as heck and looks like he’s always having fun. His favorite musicians are the Killers and Garth Brooks, and he lists his favorite song as “How you Ever Gonna Know.” His favorite movie is Forrest Gump. The biggest inuence in his life is his brother because “we are always competing.” In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding.
#4 - Brian Kennedy Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-5 Wt. - 150 High School - Casa Roble Brian Joseph Kennedy, son of Bill Kennedy and Nina Deleon, was born on December 5, 1990 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has three brothers, Billy, David and Adam, and three sisters, Sarah, Rebecca and Kara. Kennedy played baseball for Coach Ed Tupper and Jerry Feldman at Casa Roble High School where he was a 3-Time Capital Athletic League Champion and an All-League selection his senior year, while making the Honor Roll with a 3.2 GPA. His best sports memory is throwing a 7 inning shutout against Rio Americano, their rival school. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is the best junior college for baseball and to get better. Brian’s goal for the upcoming season is to compete as hard as he can. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology. Brian’s favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum because “he is a short pitcher like me.” His favorite musical group is Blink 182 and he lists his favorite song as “I miss you.” His favorite movie is Harry Potter 5. The biggest inuence in his life is Tim Lincecum because “watching him pitch shows me that shorter guys can pitch too.” In his spare time he enjoys reading and playing Call of Duty.
#6 - DaVon Poole
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - B Throws - R Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 165 High School - C.K. McClatchy
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DaVon Tiree Poole, son of Gerald Poole and Gloria Rochelle, was born on May 26, 1992 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has a brother and sister, Malik Rochelle and Alyssa Poole. “DP” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Dom Correa at C.K. McClatchy High School where he was a two-time All-Metro selection, a Delta League Honorable Mention selection, and MVP of the Metro League, while having perfect attendance and making the Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009. He also played basketball in high school and was an All-League selection and Offensive Player of the Year. His best sports memory is winning the Regional Championships three times and winning the Gold Glove Award three times, along with a MVP Award. He chose to attend Sac City College to become a better baseball player and to help win a state championship. DaVon’s goal for the upcoming season is to be the starting shortstop, win a state championship and become a better switch hitter. He is currently majoring in Social Science. DaVon’s favorite athlete is Brandon Jennings because he has the same characteristics as a person. His favorite artist is Wiz Khalifa and he lists his favorite song as “Bar.” His favorite movie is Soul Food. The biggest inuence in his life is his mom and grandpa because “they are always bringing me positive ways and believing in me.” In his spare time he enjoys basketball, surng and getting tattoos.
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#8 - Jake Coyle
#12 - Manuia Fruean
Jake Charles Coyle, son of Charles and Cheryl Coyle, was born on May 26, 1991 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has an older sister, Jamie. Coyle played baseball for Coach Mark Cole at John F. Kennedy High School where he was a 1st Team All-Delta Valley League selection and a member of the Optimist All-Star team and Optimist All-Star MVP, while making the Honor Roll. He also played soccer and wrestling in high school. His best sports memory is when he was named MVP of the Optimist All-Star Game. He chose to attend Sac City College because of the tradition. Jake’s goal for the upcoming season is to earn the opportunity to play. His major is undeclared. Jake’s favorite athlete is Dustin Pedroia because he’s the type of player he wants to be like. His favorite artist is Lupe Fiasco and he lists his favorite song as “Emperors Soundtrack.” His favorite movie is Super Troopers. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they taught me how to work hard.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his friends.
Manuia Maloci Bell Fruean, son of Eugene and Betty Fruean, was born on December 19, 1991 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has three brothers, Josh, Eddie and Frankie, and a sister, Latisha. “Manu” as he is known played baseball at West Campus and Sheldon High School where he was a three-time Al-League selection and the batting leader every year, while making the Honor Roll every year. He also played football in high school and was an All-League quarterback. His best sports memory is winning a home run derby with his dad pitching. He chose to attend Sac City College because he’s a city boy with big baseball dreams. Fruean’s goal for the upcoming season is to reach his maximum potential mentally and physically. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology. Fruean’s favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant because he is unstoppable among all greats. His favorite artist is J. Cole and he lists his favorite songs as “Split You Up” and “Song for the Ville.” His favorite movies are the Spartacus Series. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they provided me with opportunities and support.” In his spare time he enjoys swimming at the beach and meditating.
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - L Throws - R Ht. - 6-0 Wt. - 175 High School - John F. Kennedy
Year - Freshman Position - Outeld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 220 High School - Sheldon
#13 - Marc Fackrell
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - B Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 177 High School - Ponderosa Marc Steven Fackrell, son of Russell and Cynthia Fackrell, was born on January 17, 1992 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is El Dorado Hills, CA. He has two brothers, Tate and Scott. “Fack” as he’s known played baseball for Coach Eric January and Dave White at Ponderosa High School where he was an All-City 2nd Baseman, All-League Selection and an Honorable Mention All-Metro selection, while making the Honor Roll. He also played football in high school. His best sports memory is winning the Section Championship his sophomore year. He chose to attend Sac City College to be part of the tradition. Fack’s goal for the upcoming season is to get a ring. He is currently majoring in Social Science Marc’s favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum because he’s a freak athlete. His favorite music is country. His favorite movie is the Goonies. The biggest inuence in his life is Greg Schultz because “of what he’s accomplished and is going through is inspirational.
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#14 - Zack Madrigal
#15 - Juliene Jones
Zack Anthony Madrigal, son of Mike and Angie Madrigal, was born on November 28, 1991 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has two brothers, Nick and Tyler. “Yourang, Showtime or Mr. May” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Mike Cody at Franklin High School where he was an Optimist AllStar. His best sports memory is playing in the 2010 high school playoffs. He chose to attend Sac City College to better his opportunities for his future and to surround himself with guys that all have the same goal for baseball. Zack’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Sports Medicine. Zack’s favorite athlete is Tom Brady because he is a great competitor. His favorite artist is Drake and his favorite movie is Green Street Hooligans. The biggest inuence in his mother because “she is the strongest person I know.” In his spare time he enjoys working out and snowboarding.
Juliene Ashlan Jones, son of Laverne Jones, was born on September 23, 1992 at Travis AFB, California. His hometown is Vacaville, CA. He has a brother and sister, Jonathan and Isabella. “Ju” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Ryan Adams at Vanden High School where he was All-League his junior year and graduated with honors. His best sports memory is hitting a home run off of his cousin. He chose to attend Sac City College because of the winning tradition and rich history. Jones’ goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Juliene’s favorite athlete is Alex Rodriguez because he makes the game look easy. His favorite artist is Kanye West and he lists his favorite song as “Mr. Rager.” His favorite movie is the Town. The biggest inuence in his life is his brother Jonathan because “he shows me what preparation and hard work gets you.” In his spare time he enjoys lifting weights.
Year - Freshman Position - Outeld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-9 Wt. - 175 High School - Franklin
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 190 High School - Vanden
#16 - Bryan Pinocci
Year - Freshman Position - Outeld Bats - L Throws - L Ht. - 5-8 Wt. - 174 High School - Franklin
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Bryan Thomas Pinocci, son of Tom and Sue Pinocci, was born on December 9, 1990 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Elk Grove, CA. He has a sister, Taryn. “Street” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Mike Cody at Franklin High School where he was a two-time 2nd Team All-League selection, while maintaining a 3.6 GPA throughout high school. His best sports memory is when his team made the playoffs his junior year. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is one of the best programs in the nation. Bryan’s goal for the upcoming season is to help Sac City win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology Pinocci’s favorite athlete is Carlos Gonzalez because he plays balls-out all the time. His favorite artist is Nelly and he lists his favorite song as “Batter Up.” His favorite movie is Miracle. The biggest inuence in his life is Jordan Viña because “he pushes me and believes in me more than anyone I know.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends and family.
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#17 - Darren Pulley
#19 - Kenny Crayne
Year - Freshman Position - Catcher Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-11 Wt. - 178 High School - Capital Christian
Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 180 High School - River City
Darren Robert Pulley, son of Jack and Diane Pulley, was born on January 22, 1991 in Folsom, California (his hometown). He has an older brother and sister, David and Angela. Pulley played baseball for Coach Nelson Randolph at Capital Christian High School where he was a four-time All-League player, the 2008 Offensive MVP and the 2009 Defensive MVP, while making the Honor Roll two years. He also played football in high school. His best sports memory is hitting for the cycle his freshman year on the varsity team. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is the best baseball program in the state. Darren’s goal for the upcoming season is to compete at the highest level he can. He is currently majoring in Kinesiology. Darren’s favorite athlete is Joe Mauer because he the best catcher and hitter. He enjoys listening to anything and his favorite movie is Hot Rod. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents and high school coaches because “they’ve always given me the best advice.”
Kenny Richard Crayne, son of Ken and Evonne Crayne, was born on November 15, 1992 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is West Sacramento, CA. He has an older sister, Brittney. Crayne played baseball for Coach Jeff Cox at River City High School where he was an Honorable Mention All-Metro League selection and a two-time All-Tourney player. He also played basketball in high school. He chose to attend Sac City College to become better and transfer to a DI college. Kenny’s goal for the upcoming season is to become the best player he can be. He is currently majoring in Criminal Justice. Kenny’s favorite athlete is David Wright because he likes the way he plays the game. His enjoys listening to any rock or country music. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and playing video games.
#20 - A.J. Quintero Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-1 Wt. - 180 High School - Vacaville A.J. Quintero, son of Julie Jobe, was born on August 15, 1992 in Vallejo, California. His hometown is Vacaville, CA. Quintero played baseball for Coach Abe Hobbs at Vacaville High School where he was an All-League selection his senior year, while graduating with honors. He also played basketball in high school. His best sports memory is hitting two homeruns in the same game (back-to-back at bats) his senior year. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is a good program and develops players. A.J.’s goal for the upcoming season is to do what he can to help the team. He is currently majoring in kinesiology. A.J.’s favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. His favorite artist is Tim McGraw and he lists his favorite song as “My Best Friend.” His favorite movie is Bad Boys II. The biggest inuence in his life is his best friend Zach Wyatt because “he is always there for me and we have known each other since we were little.” In his spare time he enjoys hunting and hanging with the family.
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#21 - Orlando Ortiz
#23 - Ryan Pudwell
Year - Freshman Position - 1B/ OF Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-4 Wt. - 220 High School - Del Campo
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 183 High School - Lodi
James Orlando Ortiz, son of James Ortiz and Renee Garcia, was born on June 19, 1992 in Sacramento, California. His hometown is Carmichael, CA. “El Tigre” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Michael Gordon at Del Campo High School where he was a 1st Team All-League selection his senior year. He also played football and basketball in high school and was a varsity starter in all three sports as a sophomore as well as a 1st Team All-State selection in football. His best sports memory is winning a Section Championship in football his freshman and senior years. He chose to attend Sac City College because he wanted to win a state championship and earn a Division I scholarship. James’ goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship and get a scholarship offer. His major is undeclared. James’ favorite athlete is Michael Jordan because he is the greatest competitor ever. His favorite musical group is Daft Punk and he lists his favorite songs as “One More Time” and “Around the World.” His favorite movie is Pulp Fiction. The biggest inuence in his life is his parents because “they keep me going and are always there for me.” In his spare time he enjoys hitting whenever he can and collecting Jordan shoes.
Ryan Christopher Pudwell, son of Chris and Lisa Pudwell, was born on April 17, 1992 in Lodi, California (his hometown). He has an older brother, Casey. “Puddy” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Hobie Schultz at Lodi High School where he was a 1st Team AllLeague selection his junior year and an Honorable Mention selection his senior year, while making the Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.0 and above. He also played football and basketball in high school and was a two-time Honorable Mention Award winner for football. His best sports memory is hitting a walk-off bases clearing double to go to states as a 13 year old. He chose to attend Sac City College to be part of a winning tradition. Ryan’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Ryan’s favorite athlete is Hanley Ramirez because he has incredible talent. His favorite artist is Lil Wayne and he lists his favorite song as “Single.” His favorite movie is Holes. The biggest inuence in his life is his brother because “he has always given me inspiration to achieve my goals.” In his spare time he enjoys sports, playing X-box and snowboarding.
#25 - Joe Setum Year - Freshman Position - Catcher Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-3 Wt. - 200 High School - Galt
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Joseph Anthony Setum, son of Tony and Heidi Setum, was born on January 19, 1991 in Lodi, California. His hometown is Galt, CA. He has a younger brother, Josh. “Setty” as he is known, played baseball for Coach Sam Harrison at Galt High School where he was the team captain, team MVP, Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year, and an All-League selection. He also played basketball in high school. He was also a Scholar Athlete and a Presidential Honors and Honor Roll student. His best sports memory is hitting a go ahead 3 run homerun to win the championship game of a tournament in summer ball. He chose to attend Sac City College to win a state championship. Joe’s goal for the upcoming season is to help lead our team to states. He is currently majoring in Medicine. Joe’s favorite athlete is Joe Mauer because he is the complete catcher. He listens to anything country, hip-hop, or rap. His favorite movie is Field of Dreams. The biggest inuence in his life is his dad because “he’s always pushed me in everything I do.” In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding, lifting and hitting.
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#26 - Kory Groves
#28 - Nathaniel Berumen
Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-1 Wt. - 198 High School - Oakmont
Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-2 Wt. - 200 High School - Vacaville
Kory Cole Groves, son of Gary and Wendy Groves, was born on September 2, 1992 in Fair Oaks, California. His hometown is Citrus Heights, CA. He has two sisters, Kristen and Kylie (his twin). “Grovesy” as he is known played baseball for Coach Dean Perkins at Oakmont High School where he was team MVP and a 2nd team All-League selection his junior year and as a senior was a 1st team All-League selection and the MVP of the Optimist All-Star team. His best sports memory is hitting a homerun and throwing a shutout against Granite Bay. He chose to attend Sac City College to get better and because of the throwing routine for pitchers; plus other coaches cared less about their players so I wanted to get better at a successful school. Groves’ goal for the upcoming season is to pitch well, do his best while not thinking too much on the mound and to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Business. Kory’s favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton because despite many factors stopping him from being great, he fought past it and is one of the best athletes now. His favorite musical group is Credence Clearwater Revival and he lists his favorite song as “Turn it Up by Roscoe Dash. His favorite movie is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The biggest inuence in his life is himself because “I see things and begin to dream to be that way when I’m older – I know what I want to be and I’m driving to be that person.” In his spare time he enjoys playing Mario Party and watching hockey.
Nathaniel Ralpheal Berumen, son of Arturo and Yvonne Berumen, was born on July 30, 1991 in Vallejo, CA. His hometown is Vacaville, CA. He has a three brothers, Anthony, Jonny, and Nick. “Nasty Nate” as he is known played baseball for Coach Abe Hobbs at Vacaville High School where he was an All-League pitcher his senior year and Offensive Player of the Year his sophomore year. He also played football in high school and was Outstanding Lineman of the Year in 2008 and an All-League selection in 2010. His best sports memory is hitting .413 his sophomore season in high school. He chose to attend Sac City College to get better as a player and as a person. Nathaniel’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. His major is undeclared. Berumen’s favorite athlete is Brian Wilson because he is a beast. His favorite musical group is Wiz Khalifa and he lists his favorite song as “In the Cut.” His favorite movie is Happy Feet. The biggest inuence in his life is his teammates and coaches because “they push me to get better.” In his spare time he enjoys hunting, shing and playing Xbox 360.
#32 - Bo Henning Year - Freshman Position - RHP Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-3 Wt. - 185 High School - Christian Brothers Joshua Bo Henning, son of Rich and Debbie Henning, was born on August 11, 1988 in Sacramento, California (his hometown). He has an older brother, Drew. “Bo” as he is known played baseball for Coach Joe Gill at Christian Brothers High School. He also played basketball in high school. He chose to attend Sac City College because he always wanted to be a Panther like his dad, uncle and brother. Bo’s goal for the upcoming season is to win a state championship. He is currently majoring in Communications. Henning’s favorite athlete is Barry Bonds because he hits bombs. He transferred from Humboldt State University. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball.
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#42 - Kyle Harlow
#48 - Mitchell Gonsalves
Kyle Andrew Harlow, son of Brad Harlow, was born on November 20, 1990 in Elk Grove, California (his hometown). He has a brother, Jeremy. Harlow played baseball for Coach Rob Rinaldi at Pleasant Grove High School where he was an All-League selection, 2nd Team All-Metro, an Optimist All-Star and team MVP, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA all four years. He also played football in high school. His best sports memory is playing in his last home game in high school on senior day. He chose to attend Sac City College to be part of the tradition and to play for these great coaches and get better. Kyle’s goal for the upcoming season is to hit above .350 and be a starter. His major is undeclared. Kyle’s favorite athletes are Ken Griffey Jr. and Pete Rose because of the way they played the game. His favorite movie is the Sandlot. The biggest inuence in his life is his mom and dad because “they’re always supporting me with everything I do.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends, going out, and hitting.
Mitchell David Gonsalves, son of Mike Gonsalves and Lisa Lucero, was born on January 24, 1992 in Faireld, California (his hometown). He has two brothers, Mike and Erik. “Gonzo” as he is known played baseball for Coach Keith Welch at Faireld High School where he won the Pitcher of the Year Award twice. He also played soccer in high school. His best sports memory is his rst start of his junior year at the varsity level. He chose to attend Sac City College because it is the only school I feared and I was recruited. Gonzo’s goal for the upcoming season is to get a lot of innings and to do everything and anything to help the team win. He is currently majoring in Sports Medicine. Mitchell’s favorite athlete is Barry Zito because “he has been pitching since I was little and I used to try and pitch just like him.” His favorite musical group is Linkin Park and he lists his favorite song as “Points of Authority.” His favorite movie is Transformers. The biggest inuence in his life is his brother, Erik, because “he has always been there for me and I learn from his mistakes.” In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends, working out and working on his pitching.
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 5-9 Wt. - 180 High School - Pleasant Grove
Year - Freshman Position - LHP Bats - R Throws - L Ht. - 5-10 Wt. - 170 High School - Faireld
#55 - Patrick Armstrong
Year - Freshman Position - Ineld Bats - R Throws - R Ht. - 6-0 Wt. - 215 High School - Lodi
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Patrick Allen Armstrong, son of Mark and Teresa Armstrong, was born on July 16, 1991 in Upland, California. His hometown is Lodi, CA. He has a brother (Joseph) and two sisters (Sarah and Liz). “Skinny” or “Army” as he’s known, played baseball for Coach Hobie Schultz at Lodi High School where he was a 3 year varsity player and 1st Team All-SJAA his junior and senior years. He also played basketball and football in high school and was a US Army Reserve Male Athlete of the Year in 2009, and a two-time 1st Team All-SJAA football selection, while making the Honor Roll all 4 years of high school and earning the Principal’s Award twice. He also earned SCC’s Highest Honors last year for his academic achievements. His best sports memory is throwing a perfect game in 6th grade while playing Little League. He chose to attend Sac City College because he wanted to be part of a winning tradition. Patrick’s goal for the upcoming season is to win states! His major is undeclared. Patrick’s favorite athlete is Kevin Youkilis because he is a tremendous athlete and hard worker. His favorite musical group is Kings of Leon. His favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber.
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summer baseball team in the Northwood’s League 1. Why are you returning to Lacrosse for your 4th summer in the Northwood’s League? I enjoy the challenge and the competition. Until you have coached or played baseball in an everyday environment, you don’t really understand how difcult it is. 68 games in 71 days will completely overwhelm you if you don’t have a strong mental approach to the game. 2. You have coached in Cape Cod, Alaska, and the Northwood’s League, so tell me how the league’s compare? The best players in the country are in Cape Cod. We had 11 players from that team play in the major leagues. The Cape offers a tremendous amount of talent, but the schedule and the travel are very easy. The Alaskan league is a unique experience, but the Northwood’s League is as close to professional baseball as you can get without being in professional baseball. 3. How does summer baseball make you a better coach? Coaching is like anything else, the more you do it, the better you get. What I have really enjoyed about summer baseball is getting to work with kids from all of the top programs in the country and to learn from those programs. I have coached kids from Texas, Miami, USC, UCLA, Oregon, Oregon State, and many others. I am always picking their brains for what their coaches at school are teaching.
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4. How would a Sac City team fare in summer baseball? I think we could compete, but the talent level is different. I will say that I am very proud of how the City guys have played in the Cape, Alaska, and the Northwood’s League. 5. What is the difference between JC players and Div. 1 players? Sometimes the difference is small and at other times, the difference is enormous. But I have learned a lot about the development of a player. I know what a freshman pitcher at Texas is like, and I know what a mid-week starter from Oregon is like. I have dealt with players from great programs that are super stars as well as walk-ons that are just trying to keep their spot on the team. This has really helped me when it comes to trying to place our Sac City guys in four-year schools. I now have speciď€ c names and situations that I can compare our guys with. 6. What is so special about LaCrosse, Wisconsin? It is a typical Midwest college town. They love their sports and it is a great place for my family to spend a summer. We have drawn over 100,000 fans each summer. Our owner is a state Senator, and I think I work for the best general manager in summer baseball.
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Head Coach Andy McKay Andy (a graduate of Del Campo High School, Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State University) begins his 13th year as head coach and 17th season overall as a Panther coach. During McKay’s rst ve seasons as an assistant, the Panthers captured four Bay Valley Conference titles, and nished 5th, 4th, 5th, and 2nd in the state before capping of the 1998 campaign with a National and State Championship. The Panthers went on to repeat as California State Champions again in 1999, Coach McKay’s rst season as the Panthers skipper. Andy has captured the Conference title in six of his ten seasons at the helm. Before joining the SCC coaching staff, he spent one year as a player/ coach at the University of Tampa, where he helped guide the Spartans to the Division II National Championship in Montgomery, Alabama. During the summer of 1996, Coach McKay served as the pitching coach for the Chatham A’s in the prestigious Cape Cod League. That summer, Chatham captured the Cape Cod League Championship. In addition to a great team effort, Chatham boasted some very special players as well. Over four million dollars have been paid out to the pitchers from that team by Major League organizations. The rst overall pick of the 1997 draft, Matt Anderson, starred as the closer on that team. During the summer, Andy coaches the La Crosse Loggers (Wisconsin) of the Northwoods League. As a player, Andy played at Sacramento City College for two seasons. During these two years, the Panthers claimed two league championships; two state runner-up nishes, and compiled a record of 101 wins and 8 losses. Andy was also a co-captain on the 1992 Panther squad, along with former assistant coach, Rob Cooper. Coach McKay will spend the majority of his time on the eld working with the pitching staff and the catchers. Along with his coaching duties, Andy teaches full-time in the physical education department and part-time in the business department.
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John is entering his 13th season as a Panther assistant coach and his rst as co-head caoch. John will once again be responsible for the development of the catchers and work with the hitters. John was a member of the 1995 Final Four team, a year in which he was named to the All-Conference team as a designated hitter. Herlihy then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh to continue playing baseball. Prior to his Sac City baseball career, John spent two seasons as the fullback for the Sacramento City College football team. John earned All-Conference, All-State, and All-American honors as a member of the Panther football team. He eventually returned to California to complete his degree at UC Davis and received his credential from National University.
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Assistant Coach Deskaheh Bomberry “Bomber” begins his 13th season as a Panther assistant coach. Before joining the SCC staff, Bomberry spent two seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for Eastern Kentucky University under Head Coach Jim Ward. Since coming to SCC, thirty-three pitchers have earned scholarships to Division I schools and sixteen have signed professional contracts with a total of over $4 million in signing bonuses. Deskaheh coached for the Chatham A’s in the esteemed Cape Cod League in the summer of 2000. That year the A’s went to the playoffs before succumbing to the eventual champions, the Brewster White Caps. Eight players from this team have reached the Major Leagues. Bomber began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Kennedy-Valley American Legion team. While with Kennedy-Valley, Deskaheh coached the pitchers and was the third base coach. In 1995, Bomber was the head coach for the Petaluma American Legion team. As a player, Bomber played two years at Cosumnes River College. While at CRC, Bomber was part of two conference championship teams. At the conclusion of his junior college career, he transferred to Sonoma State University and played two seasons. Deskaheh received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Sonoma State and a Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. This season, Bomber will be in charge of the pitching staff and the recruiting duties. Along with his coaching duties, Bomber also teaches full-time in the physical education department and is an associate scout with the Cincinnati Reds.
Assistant Coach Pete Pryor Pete is beginning his 11th season as a Panther assistant coach. Pete is one of several former Panthers who has returned to Sacramento City College as a coach. Pete played for the Panthers in 1993 and 1994. In 1993, Pete and his teammates nished second in the state. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Pryor following the 1993 season. When he nished playing at SCC, he transferred to the University of Kentucky where he played for Keith Madison. After two successful seasons as a Wildcat, Pete was drafted and signed by the Chicago White Sox. He spent two years in the organization as a minor leaguer. Following his stint in the minors, Pete returned to UK and earned a Master’s Degree while volunteering his coaching services to the baseball team. Pryor will work with the inelders (being a former 1st basemen) and help out with the hitters. Pete and his wife Kara have a two-year old son, Luke, and reside in Sacramento, CA.
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Assistant Coach Ron Saiz Ron begins his 13th season as a Sacramento City College assistant coach. Before joining the Panther’s coaching staff, Ron spent nine years as an assistant at UC Davis. While at UC Davis, he helped lead the Aggies to four NCAC championships as well as a berth to the Division II College World Series. In addition to his coaching experience with the Aggies and Panthers, (Super) Saiz has been very active in the Faireld area youth baseball leagues. Ron will serve as the outeld coach; handle a large portion of the base running duties, and coach rst base on game days.
Assistant Coach Derek Sullivan Derek is in his 8th year as a Panther assistant. Derek will be the ineld coach this season, coach rst base on game days, and assist with the hitters, base-running and in recruiting duties. In addition to his coaching duties, Derek also teaches part-time in the Physical Education, Health and Athletics Division. He returns to coach after playing for Sac City in 2001 and 2002 (reaching the Final Four both years) and transferring to St. John’s University in Queens, NY for the 2003 and 2004 seasons, where he played for Ed Blankmeyer. As a member of the Red Storm, Derek was a utility inelder and played in the 2004 NCAA Stanford Regional. Derek began his coaching career in the summer of 2004 with the Bayside (NY) Yankees. His on-eld duties included running the offense and coaching third base for one of the premier Connie Mack programs on the east coast, including coaching Pirates top prospect and #1 overall pick Pedro Alvarez. In the summer of 2005 he coached with the Lafayette (CA) Generals and assumed the same on-eld duties for one of Northern California’s best summer baseball programs. A graduate of Woodcreek High School, Sacramento City College (AA), St. John’s University (BS), and Sacramento State University (MBA), he now lives in Natomas with his wife, Nicole, and their two dogs.
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Sports Information Director Steve Gill Steve Gill is entering his 13th year with the SCC Athletic Department, and is currently the school’s Sports Information Director (SID), entering his 6th year in this role. His primary responsibilities include designing and maintaining all of the athletic web pages (and updating results to provide the most current information), and serving as the “Voice of the Panthers” as the P.A. Announcer for all home contests for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball. Steve’s passion for sports announcing began in his senior year at Christian Brothers High School, where he announced the men’s basketball games for fun and that carried over to his rst year at Sac City (while red-shirting for baseball) when he announced all of the home baseball games for the Panthers. After his career ended at SCC, he decided to pursue his degree at Sac State and give up playing baseball so that he could announce here at Sac City, and he has been doing it ever since. His voice eventually would carry over to the hardwood as he was recruited to do the basketball games and nally he has become the “Voice of the Panthers.” Gill was a member of the 1998 Sac City Panthers National Championship baseball team that went 44-2 and was undefeated (26-0) in the Bay Valley Conference. After receiving his A.A. Degree from SCC, he went on to earn a B.A. Degree in Communications from CSU, Sacramento (2000). In addition to his SID duties, Steve nds time to have a full-time job at HP in Roseville, where he is currently a Site Operations Manager of a Call Center in Colorado Springs, a TSG Services Sales Team and a TS Customer Operations team. Steve still plays baseball (from February to October) in the Sacramento Men’s Senior Baseball League (SMSBL) and during the summer he manages the Sacramento Legends, a wood bat baseball team in the Sacramento Premier Baseball League. In just their 5th season, he led the Legends to the 2006 Stan Musial World Series at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. In October 2007 “Gilly” won a World Series Championship (his 2nd - the 1st coming with the Sacramento Braves in 2004) with the Sacramento Cardinals in Phoenix, AZ - earning co-MVP honors having tossed 3 consecutive complete games (the Quarternal, Semi-nal and Championship games - 27 straight innings). He recently got married to his beautiful wife, Gretchen, and they live in Sacramento with their two children, Ian (9 yrs. old) and Alannah (2 yrs. old).
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Union Stadium “BALLPARK RISES ON LEAVEN OF FREE LABOR, MATERIALS” By Max Miller Sacramento Bee Staff Writer
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While Major League Baseball may be somewhere in the city’s future, a drive by Sacramento’s construction industry, headed by 12 building-craft unions, is humming in concert toward completion of a $2 million community baseball stadium at Sacramento City College. On the construction site, one could stand in the shade provided by the imposing physique of big Bill Meehan, as he recounts how the craft unions, from bricklayers and ironworkers to electricians and plumbers, have put out free-of-charge sweat, muscle and know-how to build the “miniature, big league” ballpark on the SCC campus. Between well-aimed streams of tobacco juice, Meehan, the head of the Sacramento Building Trades Council, recounted recently how the unions “just want everybody to know that we’re not the bleep-bleeps a lot of people think we are.” “It’s mind-boggling, what’s been done,” he said. There’s nobody in town that hasn’t contributed in some small way. “We (the trade unions) came on board as soon as we were satised that this was going to be a community stadium that wouldn’t be used for professional baseball.” It’s description as “miniature major league” comes from Jerry Weinstein, the SCC Panther’s winningest baseball coach, who forecasts that the new, 1,500-seat facility on the campus at Freeport Boulevard and 12th Avenue will be the envy of every college and some small cities across the country. And Weinstein credits the backing of the Building Trades Council and the generosity of Sacramento building contractors and suppliers for the realization of his dream of a baseball stadium at SCC. “Originally we gured that a $200-a-seat donation would have raised $300,000,” Weinstein said as he watched his vision transformed into what is estimated now to be nearly $2 million worth of skilled labor, concrete and steel. “The key element was the labor unions who said, ‘We’ll come in and build it for you,’” the coach said.
It was then we knew that by hook or by crook we could get the materials. “The camaraderie that has grown around this project has been amazing, and the people involved have not been boisterous about their contributions.” Although the project has been two years in planning and is nearing completion after six months of construction, Weinstein sounds as though even he can’t believe it. With a joyful bounce in his stride as he tours the construction site, Weinstein gleefully points out the location of the twin locker rooms, equipment storage, the laundry facilities, umpires’ room and what will be the plexiglass-enclosed “VIP” room behind home plate. Seating comes next, Weinstein said, noting the possibility that some local baseball history may be enshrined in the new park with the installation of light towers that once illuminated old Edmunds Field, the Broadway home of the revered Sacramento Solons. Listed among the rms that have donated time and materials for the 1,500-seat grandstand are Barsteel, Vela Steel, Golden State Erectors, Camblin Steel Service, Gayle Manufacturing, and Sacramento builder Greg Lukenbill contributed much of the structural steel and reinforcing iron. The acknowledged driver behind the project is Mickey Mynsted, the easygoing business agent for the Iron Workers Union Local 118, who rallied the unions and others to the cause. Brought on the scene at the behest of “a friend from one of the (American) Legion teams,” who asked him to help raise money, Mynsted said, “None of us realized this was going to grow as big as it has.” The unions have used it to advantage as an apprentice training program, and Mynsted said, “hundreds” of journeymen from the 12 unions involved have volunteered their services. “Most of the work has been done on Saturday, but a lot of the guys are down here working every day in their spare time or between jobs,” he said.
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