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Table of ContentsBlue Devil Baseball Guide
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General Information ............................................................ Inside Front CoverSuperintendent/President ...............................................................................5Area High School Coaches/Central Valley Conference ..................................6Head Coach ....................................................................................................7Assistant Coaches ..........................................................................................8Blue Devils at 4-Year Colleges-Blue Devils Gone Pro ..................................10Blue Devil Baseball History ......................................................................11-16Blue Devil Baseball 2016 Statistics ........................................................ 17-19Academic Life ...............................................................................................20Individual Pitching Records ..........................................................................22Individual Fielding Records ...........................................................................22Individual Batting Records, Season ..............................................................23Individual Batting Records, Game ................................................................23Team Batting Records, Season ....................................................................24Team Batting Records, Game .......................................................................24Team Fielding Records and School Records ................................................24Blue Devil Player Profi les ....................................................................... 25-34Blue Devil Roster ..........................................................................................472018 Baseball Schedule ...............................................................................48Athletic Trainers, Sports Info. Director, Secretary .........................................49Blue Devil Field Data ....................................................................................51Blue Devil Baseball Boosters ........................................................................57Team Awards .......................................................................................... 54-56All-American Selections .......................................................................... 59-63Merced College Baseball Hall Of Fame Inductions ................................ 66-70All-Conference Teams ............................................................................ 71-77
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On behalf of Merced College faculty, classifi ed professionals, managers and administrators, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2018 baseball season.We are proud of Merced College’s exceptional tradition of athletics. We are pleased to welcome visiting teams to our campus to compete.
We join coach Chris Pedretti, his staff, and his team in welcoming the coaches, teams and fans of the competing teams, as well as our own loyal fans, to Merced College.
We offer all the teams our best wishes for a healthy and competitive season.
Chris Vitelli President
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Area High School Coaches Through the cooperation of area high school baseball
coaches, the Blue Devils have had many outstanding players through the years :
Buhach Colony-Greg Wakefi eldAtwater - Jarrod Pimentel
Chowchilla - Jeffrey PalmerDos Palos - Leonard Davis
Golden Valley - Gregory EukerLe Grand - Joel SalcidoLivingston - Matt Winton
Central Valley Conference
Los Banos - Pat FuentesMariposa - Bruce VegelyMerced - Tynan PedrettiEl Capitan - Aaron Ruiz
Pacheco - Chauncey LeeStone Ridge Christian - Angel Barragan
CERRO COSOCERRO COSO
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9 - Chris Pedretti Head Coach
Chris Pedretti has been Merced College head baseball coach for 35 years. His Blue Devil teams have competed in post-season play 21 times. They have won fi ve conference championships (1983, 1985, 2009, 2011, and 2017). In 2009, Chris was selected Northern California Coach-of-the-Year. Chris Pedretti stands among a select group of former and current CCC baseball coaches that have won more than 800 games (830 and counting). He is the only current and former Blue Devil Coach with at least 800 wins in a single sport. Chris has been the Central Valley Conference baseball coaches rep-resentative to the state’s Baseball Coaches Association (CCCBCA) for the last 30 years. Twenty-four of his Blue Devil players have signed professional baseball contracts, including three-time Na-tional League All-Star relief pitcher Brian Fuentes, and current Major League pitcher Doug Fister.
Chris graduated from Turlock high in 1975. He was the starting second-baseman of the 1976 and 1977 state cham-pion teams at Merced College. His sophomore season, he was named the MVP of the state division II JC’s and was also selected to the coaches All-America squad. After Merced, he accepted a scholarship at San Jose State, where he was team MVP & All-Conference for his senior season, 1979. After graduation, he coached a year at SJSU. He returned to Merced as an assistant to Butch Hughes. He spent the 1981 season in Italy as a player-coach for the San Martino B.A. Red Devils. He earned a teaching credential from Cal State Stanislaus in the spring of 1982 while coaching sophomore baseball at Turlock High. He was brought back to Merced College as adjunct head coach in the fall of 1982. He was awarded a masters degree in counseling from the University of San Francisco in 1989 and hired full-time as head baseball coach and academic counselor in 1990.
Chris currently coordinates the Athlete Academic Success Program at MC. He took the 2013 spring semester as a sabbatical, visiting more than 20 California community colleges and universities, learning how various schools al-locate resources in support of the academic success of their athletes. He presented his fi ndings to the MCCD Board of Trustees, which in turn made the Athletic Academic Success Program part of the school’s Student Success Initia-tive. His work has registered. Merced College athletes currently have one of the highest graduation and transfer rates of any cohort on the MC campus.
Chris and his wife Michelle, an elementary educator for more than 35 years, recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. They have four children, all college graduates. Mikella (UC Berkeley), Joel (Merced College, University of Oklahoma), Tynan (Merced College, Univ. of Hawaii, CSU Stanislaus), and Alessandria (Merced College, UC Berkeley). His son Tynan was on his coaching staff and is now the current Merced High School head baseball coach.
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30 - Jason IngrahamAssistant Coach
Jason Ingraham played on the 1997 and 1998 Blue Devil teams. The 1997 team came within a couple of outs of making it to the state championships losing in the super regional championship game. He is a former 1st Team All-CVC selection, and a two-year player at CSU, Stanislaus. He graduated from CSUS with a BA degree in Physical Education. Ceres High School was his fi rst coaching stop as the school’s freshman baseball coach. He moved to Hughson High School in 2002, and for three years was an assistant coach. His fi rst intercollegiate coaching was at CSU Stanislaus from 2005 to 2009, where he tutored the infi eld, play and hitting. Since 2010 Jason has coached on traveling teams, and given private lessons to some of the elite players in the area. Jason coaches the Blue Devil infi elders, and hitters. Jason and his wife Jasmine live in Atwater with their two small children son Evan (5-years old), and daughter Avery (3-years old).
40 - Nathan DevineAssistant Coach
Nate Devine returns to the Blue Devil dugout for his 10th season (9 as assistant coach and one as head coach). During the 2012-13 academic year head coach Chris Pedretti was away on sabbatical and Nate was made the interim head coach. Nate compiled a 22-14 record and a born in the regional playoffs. Nate more than fi ve years experience as the pitching coach for the Blue Devils. Nate coached four years at University of LaVerne while working on his MBA. He coached outfi elders, hitters and pitchers. The ULV pitching staff led the conference his last two years, and won conference titles both years. Nate is a native of Sonora, CA, and a graduate of Sonora High School. Graduating from Merced in 1998, Nate continued his playing career and academics at the University of LaVerne. As a senior he was selected Most Inspirational Player. Nate received a B.S. degree in business administration from ULV. While coaching baseball, he is a full-time life-fi tness instructor at MC. Nate currently lives in the Merced area.
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BLUE DEVILS SIGNED BY THE PROS1972 Rick Williams, Houston Astros1974 Jerry Gavin, Minnesota Twins (Blue Jays) Don Ballenger, Philadelphia Phillies Jim Bryan, Baltimore Orioles1975 Doug Thiel, Baltimore Orioles Rich Mayo, Baltimore Orioles Terry Gray, St. Louis Cardenals1976 Fulvio Bertolotti, St. Louis Cardenals1977 Randy Wiens, Toronto Blue Jays1978 Brad Leslie, Cinncinati Reds Jim Harskamp, St. Louis Cardenals1979 Alex Christenson, Cleveland Indians Ralph Hodge, Cleveland Indians1980 Matt Vejar, New York Yankees Mike Foster, New York Yankees Bill Mooneyham, California Angels1981 Bret McAfee, Seattle Mariners Howard Maynor, New York Yankees Dick Vitato, Kansas City Royals Nick Brandt, New York Mets1982 Mike Evans, Seattle Mariners1983 Mark Bauer, Oakland A’s Roy Anderson, Cleveland Indians Brad Arnsberg, New York Yankees1984 Chuck Martin, Atlanta Braves1985 Kim Flowers, San Francisco Giants Bob Nazabal, Philadelphia Phillies Tim Arnsberg, Houston Astros
1986 Bruce Egloff, Cleveland Indians Joel Faulk, Philadelphia Phillies1988 Blas Minor, Pittsburgh Pirates Jeff Webber, Oakland A’s Jeff Ball, Houston Astros Steve Whitaker, San Francisco Giants Anthony Chavez, Los Angeles Angels David Zuniga, New York Mets1999 Brian Fuentes, Seattle Mariners, Skip Kiil, Philadelphia Phillies Frank Haase, Colorado Rockies2002 Bob Runyon, St. Louis Cardenals2004 Dusty Ryan Detroit Tigers2005 Omar Aguilar, Milwaukee Brewers2006 Doug Fister, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers Washington Nationals2007 Curtis Partch, Cinncinati Reds2009 Matt Stabelfeld, Tampa Bay Rays2009 Bradin Hagens, Arizona Diamondbacks2011 Jake Sisco, Cleveland Indians2012 Shawn Stuart, Colorado Rockies2014 Derick Velasquez, Houston Astros2015 Shota Nagatomi, Shinano Grand Serows (Japanese Independent League) 2015 Hiroki Taniguchi, Tejanos in Texas Winter League (instructional showcase baseball League)2016 Blake Cederlind2017 Derek Molina, Minnesota Twins
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BLUE DEVILS BASEBALL HISTORYState Championships - 7 (1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980)
All-Americas - 23 1st Team All-Conference – 203
The Butch Hughes Years: 1972 to 19811972 Record: 24 - 101st Team All-Conference selections: 3Leading Hitters: Bill Sterling and Greg Mesa.Top Pitchers: Rick Williams; Steve Kuehn
1973Record: 32 - 6State ChampionshipAll-America: Kevin Thornhill1st Team All-Conference: 5Leading Hitters: Kevin Thornhill; Kurt Knapp.Top Pitchers: Larry Sterling; Gary Starling.
1974Record: 34 - 6 (All time wins record--equaled in 1995) State ChampionshipAll-America: Bill Morgan1stt Team All-Conference: 7Leading Hitters: Charlie Davis, Jim Bryan, Bobby Dallas, Bill Morgan, Greg Bickell, Bob Grubb. Top Pitchers: Larry Dailey; Ben Flores
1975Record: 30 - 8Central Conference ChampionsLeading Hitter: Doug ThielTop Pitcher: Terry Gray
1976Record: 34-6State ChampionshipAll-America; Fulvio Bertolotti1st Team All-Conference: 7Considered Butch Hughes’ best defensive team.Top players: Jim Newell, Chris Pedretti, Randy Self. Top Pitchers: Gibby Valdez; Randy Wiens
1977Record: 31 - 7State ChampionshipAll-America: Chris Pedretti1st Team All-Conference: 5Top players: Jim Harskamp, Chris Pedretti, Bill Enos, Ernie Hayden. Top Pitchers: Gene Smith, Greg Young
1978Record: 32 - 8State Championship All-America: Matt Vejar1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Matt Vejar, Wayne Hague, Dave Thiel, Audie Green, Ralph HodgeTop Pitchers: Brad Lesley, Don Widlund, Mike Foster
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1979Record: 32 - 8 State ChampionshipAll-America: Audie Green 1st Team All-Conference: 7Top Pitchers: Mike Foster, Mark Ashworth, Mike Freeman
1980Record: 30 - 4State Championship All-America: Mickey Williams1st Team All-Conference: 7Top Players: Mickey Williams, Greg Slate, Gil Souza, Dick Vitato, Top Pitchers: Mike Evans, Bill Mooneyham
1981Record: 23 - 11State ChampionshipAll-America: Fulvio Bertolotti1st Team All-Conference: 5 Top Hitters: Bret McAfee, Howard Maynor, Gilbert Souza.
Glenn Nobbe Years 19821982 Record: 30 - 10Central Valley conference championshipTop Players: Brad Arnsberg, Scott Hague, and Buzz Verduzco Top Pitchers Pete Martinez, Mark Bauer
Chris Pedretti Years 1983 to 20121983 Record: 21 - 19Central Valley conference championshipAll-America: Brad Arnsberg1st Team All-CVC selections: 4Top Players: Dan Truax, Bart McAfeeTop Pitchers: Brad Arnsberg, Tim Arnsberg, Charlie Cash.
1984 Record: 24 - 121st Team All-Conference selections: 4Top Hitter Pete Martinez Top Pitcher: Scott Solis
1985Record: 23 - 15Central Valley Conference Champions1st Team All-Conference: 6Top Players: Kim Flowers, Joel Faulk, Mike Mooneyham, Vic Gallardo.Top Pitchers: Scott Solis, Bruce Egloff, Blas Minor, Bob Nazabal
1986Record: 23 - 12 1st Team All-Conference: 6Top Players: Mike Mooneyham, Greg Banda. Top Pitcher: Blas Minor.
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1987Record: 12 - 241st Team All-Conference: 1Top Players: Dave Cardoza, and Jon Rattazzi. Top Pitcher: Robbie Stapp
1988Record: 16 - 26 1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: David Minor, Eddie Bachman, Marshall Crooks, Jeff Webber Top Pitcher: Eric Martin
1989Record: 17 - 211st Team All-Conference selections: 1 Top Players: Jeff Ball, Charles Havel, and Matt Winton.:
1990Record: 18 - 211st Team All-Conference: 3Top Players: Matt Winton, Brandon Peterson, David ZunigaTop Pitchers: Steve Whitaker, Mike Dotson, Anthony Chavez.
1991Record: 22 - 221st Team All-Conference: 3Top Players: Brandon Peterson, David Zuniga
Top Pitchers: Joey Chavez, Danny Gonzales, Donnie Tynan.
1992 Record: 24 - 24, 1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Jason Boesch, Matt BrandtTop Pitcher: Terry Rich
1993Record: 17 - 271st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Jason Boesch, Dustin CaropressoTop Pitcher: Tim Stine
1994Record: 19 - 19; 1st Team All-Conference: 3Top Players: Dustin CaropressoTop Pitchers: Mike Morris .
1995Record: 34 - 12;Team All-Conference: 2Top Players: Aaron Cervantes, Mike Wilson, Mike WhatleyTop Pitchers: Brian Fuentes, Bryan Ballenger, Henry Warden, Richard Campbell, Sebastian Nazabal. .
1996Record: 31 - 17; 1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Kevin NanniniTop Pitchers: Tom Gronotte, Henry Warden
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1997Record: 29 - 23 All-America: Jason BellAll-Northern California: Jason Bell, Brian Nannini, Nathan Neal1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Bell, Nannini, Neal
Top Pitcher: Toby Dart
1998 Record: 28 - 16; State Regional Playoffs - 2nd round1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Eddie Munoz, Pat FuentesTop Pitchers: Joey Robinson, Frank Haase
1999Record: 27 - 18 State Regional Playoffs - 2nd roundAll-America: Pat Fuentes1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Pat Fuentes, Darrin Nannini, Mike Butler, Danny AyalaTop Pitchers: J.J. Durmanich, Joey Robinson
2000Record: 29 - 17; 17 - 8 CVCState Regional Playoffs1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Jeff Shanze, Aaron Alexander, John BrummellTop Pitchers: Donnie Bair, David Bair
2001Record: 27 - 18; 17 - 8 CVC (3rd)State Regional Playoffs 1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Player: Jared DevineTop Pitchers; Donnie Bair, Lane Cunningham.
2002Record: 28 - 17; 17 - 7 CVC (2nd)State Playoffs - 1st Round of the Regionals1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Players: Jeremiah Grove, Jeff RunyonTop Pitchers: Steve Hendrickson, Brad Bickford.
2003Record: 22 – 201st Team All-Conference selections: 4Top Players: Brandon Morris, Doug FisterTop Pitchers: Brendan Kruse, Jason Peters
2004 Record: 22 - 16 All-America: Doug Fister, Dusty Ryan1st Team All-Conference selections: 4Top Players: Doug Fister, Dusty RyanTop Pitchers, Omar Aguilar, Doug Fister
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2005Record: 22 - 18State Regional Playoffs - 1st roundAll-America: - A.J. Pinocchio1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: A.J. Pinocchio, Tommy Bone Top Pitchers: Andrew DeMott, Omar Aguilar
2006Record: 23 - 22State Regional Playoffs round 1All-America: Travis Hendrix1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Travis Hendrix, Eric BoydTop Pitcher: Matt Stabelfeld
2007Record: 27 - 14; 19 - 7 CVC (2ns)State Regional Playoffs - 1st round 5 - 1st Team All-ConferenceTop Players: Bryan Abrey, Colby Ho, Wesley Borba Top Pitchers: Matt Stabelfeld, Allen Komari
2008Record: 33 - 11; 19 - 5 CVC (2nd)State Playoffs - 1st Round of the RegionalsAll-America: Brian Gilbertson, Wesley Borba1st Team All-Conference: 4)Top Players: Wesley Borba, Bryan Aubrey, Ben GorangTop Pitchers: Brian Gilbertson, Bradin HagensHighlight: Chris Pedretti won his 600th game as head coach, fi nishing the season with 608.
2009Record: 36 - 21; 12 - 3 CVC (Champions)State Playoffs - 2nd round Super Regionals1st Team All-Conference: 8Top Players: Jason Hague, Kory VitatoTop Pitchers: Logan Todd, Bradin Hagins, Brian Carbaugh, Cameron Martin
2010 Record: 22 - 14; 16 - 8 CVC (2nd)State Regional Playoffs - 1st round Super Regionals All-America: Shawn Stewart, Nathan Gonzales1st Team All-Conference: 5Top Player, Craig Beevers, Hunter Adrian, Mason Stoltenberg, Garrett Borba, Art Corona Top Pitchers: Shawn Steward, Nathan Gonzales
2011Record: 25 - 11; 11 - 5 CVC (Champions)State Regional Playoffs - 2nd round Super RegionalsAll-America: Jake Sisco, Tynan Pedretti1st Team All-Conference – 6 (POY Jake Sisco)Top Players: Kirk Rocha, Art Corona, Tynan Pedretti Top Pitchers: Jake Sisco, Anthony Mendoza
2012Record: 28 - 13; 16 - 8 CVC (4th)State Regional Playoffs - 2nd round Super RegionalsAll-America - Kirk Rocha. Derick Velasquez 1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Player: Kirk Rocha, Grant Silva, CJ DeDeauxTop Pitchers: Derick Velasquez, Carl Jameson
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Nathan Devine (Coach Pedretti on sabbatical leave)2013Record: 22 - 16; 16 - 8 CVC (2ns)State Regional Playoffs - 1st round All-America: Ricky McColloch1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Ricky McColloch, Shota NagtomiTop Pitchers: Russell Longworth, Ryan McDaniel, Carl Jameson
Chris Pedretti Years Resumed (2014-Present) 2014 Record: 21 - 15; 17 - 7 CVC (2nd) 1st Team All-Conference: 2Top Players: Joseph Salmeri, Shota NagatomiTop Pitchers: Robbie Dallas, Thomas Longworth, Hiroki Taniguchi
2015Record: 22 - 15; 17 - 4 CVC (1st)State Regional Playoffs - 1st round1st Team All-Conference: 4Top Players: Jimbo Pernetti, Adam Nasciemento, Joseph Salmeri, Dalton BeattyTop Pitchers: Nate McGhee, Brandon Adame
2016Record: 20 - 16; 16 - 8 CVC (3rd)1st Team All-Conference: 3Top Players: Dalton Beatty, Ricky Mena, Vic Tiscarino, Asuka Hashimoto, Alex Pallios, Top Pitchers: Ryan Sanchez, Blake Cederlind
2017Record: 26 - 16; 17 - 4 CVC (1st)ABCA 3rd All-America Derek MolinaAll-State: Derek Molina, Nate McGhee1st Team All-Conference: 7 including Coach of the Year Chris PedrettiTop Players: CVC MVP Derek Molina, Ryan Frakes, Asuka Hashimoto, Alex Pallios, DH Trever ChaneyTop Pitchers: CVC POY Nate McGhee, Nick Gonzales
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2017 Blue Devil StatisticsRecord: 26-16, 17-4 CVC Champions
STATISTICS CATEGORY OVERALL CONFGames 42 21st 21 46th
At Bats 1505 16th 781 27th
Runs 321 11th 186 5th
Hits 464 13th 257 7th
Doubles 76 29th 37 42nd
Triples 18 8th 14 3rd
Home Runs 24 19th 16 11th
Runs Batted In 286 11th 166 5th
Extra Base Hits 118 17th 67 17th
Total Bases 648 14th 370 6th
Walks 221 6th 113 8th
Hit by pitch 54 37th 27 39th
Strikeouts 298 75th 152 72nd
Sacrifi ce Flies 20 22nd 11 24th
Sacrifi ce Hits 31 30th 21 18th
Hit into double play 32 23rd 19 23rd
Stolen Bases 72 11th 49 6th
Caught Stealing 21 17th 9 40th
Batting Average .308 10th .329 7th
On Base Percentage .411 6th .426 4th
Slugging Percentage .431 16th .474 7th
Earned Run Average 3.26 10th 2.41 4th
Shutouts 5 9th 4 4th
At Bats Against 1379 50th 721 51st
Batting Average Against .222 1st .210 3rd
SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Overall (Pct.) 26-16 (.619) Conference (Pct.) 17-4 (.810)
Streak Lost 2 Home 15-5
Away 9-9 Neutral 2-2
Fri. 27 Monterey L, 5 4 FinalSat. 28 Solano at Solano L, 9 7 FinalFEBRUARYFri. 3 Canada W, 6 5 FinalSat. 4 Canada Canada W, 23 2FinalSun. 12 San Mateo at San Mateo L, 6 3 FinalMon. 13 Lassen W, 9 3 FinalWed. 15 Cypress @ Compton, CA W, 6 2 FinalThu. 16 Pasadena City at Pasadena City W, 5 0 Final
Rio Hondo at Rio Hondo L, 6 4 FinalSun. 19 Mission moved due to rain W, 11 1FinalTue. 21 Diablo Valley Site change due to weatherL, 9 7 FinalThu. 23 Cosumnes River L, 9 8 Final 10 innFri. 24 Solano Date change due weather concerns L, 4 1FinalTue. 28 Contra Costa at Contra Costa W, 13 7FinalMARCHThu. 2 Los Medanos at Los Medanos L, 4 0 FinalSat. 4 Los Medanos W, 5 3 FinalTue. 7 Porterville* at Porterville W, 6 0 FinalThu. 9 Porterville * W, 17 1FinalSat. 11 Porterville at Porterville W, 16 0FinalTue. 14 Fresno City* at Fresno City W, 9 4 FinalThu. 16 Fresno City * W, 6 5 FinalSat. 18 Fresno City* at Fresno City L, 8 4 Final 13 innTue. 21 Taft* at Taft W, 6 3 FinalThu. 23 Taft * W, 19 5FinalSat. 25 Taft * W, 3 1 FinalTue. 28 Sequoias* at Sequoias W, 10 7Final 18 innFri. 31 Sequoias * W, 13 3FinalAPRILSat. 1 Sequoias * W, 10 5FinalTue. 4 West Hills Coalinga at Coalinga * W, 10 8FinalThu. 6 Coalinga West Hills Coalinga * W, 12 0FinalSat. 8 West Hills Coalinga at Coalinga * L, 4 2 FinalTue. 11 vs. Canyons L, 4 3 Final@ Elks Field, Santa Maria (Hancock Spring Classic)Wed. 12 vs. East Los Angeles W, 5 4 Final@ Elk's Field, Santa Maria (Hancock Spring Classic)Thu. 13 vs Cuesta @ SLO Hancock Spring Classic)L, 9 6 FinalWed. 19 Reedley at Reedley * W, 6 2 Final 10 innThu. 20 Reedley * W, 6 0 FinalSat. 22 Reedley at Reedley * L, 7 1 FinalTue. 25 Cerro Coso at Cerro Coso * L, 13 9 FinalThu. 27 Cerro Coso * W, 8 1 FinalFri. 28 Cerro Coso * W, 13 3FinalMAYFri. 5 Cabrillo Cabrillo % L, 7 4 FinalSat. 6 Cabrillo % @ H L, 9 5 Final
GAMES RUNS BATTING AVERAGE ON BASE PERCENTAGE SLUGGING PERCENTAGE HOME RUNS 42 321 .308 .411 . 431 24
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2017 Blue Devil Statistics Cont.Individual Player Batting
HITTING
NO. NAME YR POS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG8 Asuka Hashimoto So INF 42 182 32 62 7 2 24 24 32 11 4 .341 .414 .40117 Alex Pallios So OF 42 166 38 62 13 3 2 29 26 38 15 2 .373 .472 .52442 Derek Molina So INF 42 160 40 57 6 5 5 36 23 32 11 5 .356 .456 .55023 Ryan Frakes Fr INF 42 156 33 58 10 1 2 39 25 21 5 1 .372 .464 .48713 Victor Tiscareno So OF 41 139 28 39 10 3 24 22 21 7 .281 .406 .4173 Jesus Duran Fr INF 42 134 35 39 4 2 1 17 17 30 12 3 .291 .395 .37312 Coleton Horner So C 38 121 24 36 5 1 22 13 21 .298 .393 .36429 Trevor Chaney So P 34 101 25 34 6 2 2 25 16 23 1 2 .337 .427 .49511 Lawrence Anderson So OF 36 91 17 22 5 15 10 20 9 3 .242 .337 .29714 Josh May Fr INF 32 73 13 15 4 1 1 14 18 18 1 1 .205 .358 .32925 Omar Sanchez Fr C 27 67 12 21 2 1 3 18 5 12 .313 .356 .5076 Gavin Gaffaney So INF 30 60 9 12 2 3 12 11 8 .200 .342 .3834 Zach Beal So OF 23 43 9 6 2 1 7 6 17 .140 .275 .25620 Matthew McElroy Fr OF 9 7 5 1 1 3 3 4 .143 .455 .4297 Ezekiel Gallardo So INF 2 4 1 0 0 2 .000 .333 .00022 Nicholas Gonzales So P 18 1 0 0 1 1 .000 .500 .000
Totals 42 1505 321 464 76 18 24 286 221 298 72 21 .308 .411 .431Opponent 42 1372 188 304 58 5 8 153 165 355 27 20 .222 .334 .289
EXTENDED HITTING
NO. NAME YR POS G HBP SF SH TB XBH HDP GO FO GO/FO PA8 Asuka Hashimoto So INF 42 1 3 3 73 9 5 45 43 1.05 21317 Alex Pallios So OF 42 6 1 2 87 18 4 30 36 0.83 20123 Ryan Frakes Fr INF 42 7 6 1 76 13 3 35 44 0.80 19542 Derek Molina So INF 42 8 2 1 88 16 3 32 37 0.86 19413 Victor Tiscareno So OF 41 8 1 2 58 13 5 45 35 1.29 1723 Jesus Duran Fr INF 42 6 5 50 7 1 31 33 0.94 16212 Coleton Horner So C 38 8 3 6 44 6 3 43 28 1.54 15129 Trevor Chaney So P 34 1 50 10 15 27 0.56 11811 Lawrence Anderson So OF 36 3 8 27 5 3 34 20 1.70 11214 Josh May Fr INF 32 1 3 24 6 1 16 25 0.64 956 Gavin Gaffaney So INF 30 2 1 23 5 15 21 0.71 7425 Omar Sanchez Fr C 27 1 1 34 6 3 18 16 1.13 744 Zach Beal So OF 23 2 11 3 1 5 13 0.38 5120 Matthew McElroy Fr OF 9 1 3 1 1 1 1.00 117 Ezekiel Gallardo So INF 2 0 0 2 2 1.00 622 Nicholas Gonzales So P 18 1 0 0 2
Totals 42 54 20 31 648 118 32 367 381 0.96 1831Opponent 42 74 15 29 396 71 30 391 315 1.24 1655
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2017 Blue Devil Statistics Cont.Individual Player Pitching And Fielding
PITCHING
NO. NAME YR POS APP GS W L SV CG IP H R ER BB K K/9 HR ERA
10 Nate McGhee So P 16 11 10 3 0 3 95.2 78 40 29 27 86 8.09 2 2.73
22 Nicholas Gonzales So P 18 8 7 3 0 1 72.0 65 37 26 9 49 6.13 2 3.25
5 Kelby Grissom Fr P 16 10 2 3 2 69.1 57 34 27 33 51 6.62 2 3.50
33 Evan Estes So P 15 7 2 2 0 46.0 26 27 24 48 54 10.57 1 4.70
42 Derek Molina So INF 15 1 2 0 4 28.1 15 4 3 8 43 13.66 1 0.95
29 Trevor Chaney So P 16 0 1 2 1 27.1 19 9 5 8 34 11.20 1.65
15 Zach Wichman So P 10 4 1 2 0 21.0 21 20 13 19 20 8.57 5.57
28 Tyler Casteel Fr P 9 1 1 1 0 18.1 20 14 8 9 17 8.35 3.93
18 Kaito Yoshida Fr P 3 0 0 0 0 2.1 3 2 2 4 .00 7.71
16 Evan Funk Fr P 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 3 27.00 9.00
Totals 42 42 26 16 7 4 381.1 305 188 138 166 357 8.43 8 3.26
Opponent 42 42 16 26 9 1 376.1 464 321 255 221 298 7.13 24 6.10
FIELDING
NO. NAME YR POS G TC PO A E FPCT DP SBA RCS RCS% PB CI23 Ryan Frakes Fr INF 42 346 326 15 5 .986 2712 Coleton Horner So C 38 288 257 29 2 .993 1 17 16 .485 625 Omar Sanchez Fr C 27 122 112 10 0 1.000 10 5 .33313 Victor Tiscareno So OF 41 74 68 4 2 .973 111 Lawrence Anderson So OF 36 74 65 5 4 .9468 Asuka Hashimoto So INF 42 208 59 131 18 .913 1914 Josh May Fr INF 32 66 58 7 1 .985 217 Alex Pallios So OF 42 64 58 4 2 .96942 Derek Molina So INF 42 146 52 86 8 .945 16 1 1.0003 Jesus Duran Fr INF 42 138 47 78 13 .906 86 Gavin Gaffaney So INF 30 49 18 27 4 .918 422 Nicholas Gonzales So P 18 25 5 17 3 .880 6 2 .25010 Nate McGhee So P 16 28 5 23 0 1.000 1 4 5 .5564 Zach Beal So OF 23 7 4 2 1 .85729 Trevor Chaney So P 34 5 3 2 0 1.000 3 1.0007 Ezekiel Gallardo So INF 2 5 2 3 0 1.0005 Kelby Grissom Fr P 16 14 2 12 0 1.000 5 3 .37515 Zach Wichman So P 10 5 2 2 1 .800 2 2 .50028 Tyler Casteel Fr P 9 2 1 1 0 1.00033 Evan Estes So P 15 5 0 4 1 .800 10 4 .28616 Evan Funk Fr P 1 0 0 0 020 Matthew McElroy Fr OF 9 0 0 0 018 Kaito Yoshida Fr P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1.000
Totals 42 1671 1144 462 65 .961 30 27 21 .438 6Opponent 42 1655 1127 448 80 .952 32 72 19 .209 7
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Merced College is located 46 miles north of the mid-point of the state, in the center of the San Joaquin Valley. With a population of 80,000, Merced is small enough for comfort and large enough for convenience. It has an average temperature range of 48-95 degrees, with 12.5 inches of annual rainfall. It is set in the agricultural richness of the Valley but is proximate to some of the most
dramatic attractions in the state. The San Francisco Bay Area is two hours’ drive to the northwest; the Pacifi c Ocean beaches of Monterey and Santa Cruz are two hours due west; Los Angeles and Hollywood are four hours south; Lake Tahoe/Reno, four hours northeast, Yosemite, two hours due east.
Students at Merced College fi nd a pleasant environment for obtaining a fi rst-rate
lower division education. The faculty is dedicated; the administration and staff are student-centric. In athletics, we pride ourselves on balancing intercollegiate completion with successful matriculation of academic purpose. We offer articulate paths to an A.A. degree, to certifi cate completion, and to four-year school and transfer. Through a wide variety of college-level disciplines, we serve equally students with polished academic resumes and those who require remedial course work. The Merced College motto says it all: Students are our focus, and we are known by their success.
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Photos by Pat Kelly
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The RecordsINDIVIDUAL PITCHING RECORDS - SEASON
Most Victories: 14, Randy Wiens -- 1976; Gibby Valdez --1976No-Hit Games: Henry Warden vs Porterville -- 1996; 1, Tom Gronotte vs. West Hills --1980; 1, Dick Wallace vs. Gavilan --1966Most Games Started: 18, Terry Gray --1974Most Innings Pitched: 142, Gene Smith --1977Most Innings Without A Run: 24, Terry Gray --1975Most Strike-Outs: 135, Brad Lesley --1978Most Strike-Outs In One Game: 18, Rich Campbell vs. Modesto --1995Lowest Earned Run Average: 1.15, Terry Gray -- 1974Most Shutouts: 4, Terry Gray --1974Best Record: 11-0, Derick Velazquez -- 2012; 11-0, Greg Bickell --1973Most At Bats Against A Pitcher: 495, Brad Lesley --1978; Bill Mooneyham --1979Least Hits Per Game: 4.20, Ben Flores --1973; 4.20, Blas Minor --1986Most Complete Games: 9, Terry Gray --1974Least Walks Per 9 Innings: 0.00, Josh Schultz - 2010 - 2011; 1.35, Toby Dart, 1997; 1.92, Larry Dailey -- 1973Best Ball-Strike Percentage: 69 percent strikes, Steve Koehn --1972Best Strike-Out per 9 Innings: 15.6, Nick Bernardi--2009; 11.03, Ben Flores --1973
INDIVIDUAL FIELDING RECORDS
Most Put-Outs In One Game: 19, Mike Wilson vs. Modesto --1995Most Assists In One Game: 11, Bill Morgan vs. Redwoods --1973Most Put-Outs In One Season: 490, Audie Green --1978Most Assists In One Season: 169, Craig Charron --1979Highest Fielding Average: 1.000, Mike Wilson --1995; 1.000, D.J. Foster--1999; 1.000, John Brummell -- 2000
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The RecordsINDIVIDUAL BATTING RECORDS - SEASON
Highest Batting Average (over 50AB): .458, Eddie Munoz -- 1998; .430, Kirk Rocha -- 2012; .425 Pat Fuentes -- 1998;
.418, Gil Souza -- 1980; 409, Kim Flowers -- 1985; .408, Jason Hague -- 2009; .407, Jim Bryan, 1974Most Home Runs: 16, Jason Bell -- 1997 15, Mike Monneyham -- 1968
Most Consecutive Games With Hits: 22, Greg Mesa -- 1971Most Hits: 86, Jason Bell, 1997; 81, Dick Vitato -- 1979
Most Runs Scored: 65, Chris Pedretti -- 1977Most Doubles: 19, Matt Vejar, 1977, Ralph Hodge -- 1978
Most Triples: 6, Doug Thiel -- 1975; 6, Doug Thomas -- 1997Most At Bats: 235, Craig Charron -- 1979
Most Stolen Bases: 43, Jason Hague -- 2009; 42, Jeff Runyon -- 2002; 37, Aaron Cervantes -- 1995
Least Strike-out Percentage: 1-32, Doug Thiel -- 1975Most RBI’s: 86, Jason Bell, 1997; 62 Matt Vejar -- 1979
Most Sacrifi ces: 15, Randy Hopkins -- 1975Most Hit By Pitches: 21, Mike Whatley, 1995, Jason Fanconi -- 1996
Best On Base Average: 637, Doug Thiel -- 1975
INDIVIDUAL GAME BATTING RECORDS
Most At Bats: 7 Jimbo Pernetti vs Weest Hills--2014; 7 Phillip Parga vs West Hills--2014; 7 Jake Barcellos vs West Hills--2012; 7, Jason Bell, Doug Thomas vs Porterville--1997, 7, Craig Charron, Dick Vitato -- 1979; 7, Bret McAfee -- 1981Jason Bell, Doug Thomas vs Porterville--1997 Craig Charron, Dick Vitato -- 1979; Bret McAfee -- 1981Most Runs: 5, Kevin Thornhill vs. Porterville -- 1972; Kurt Knapp vs. Taft -- 1973Most Hits: 6, Brian Nannini -- 1997; Doug Thiel -- 1974; Bret McAfee -- 1981Most Doubles: 3, Garrett Boothe vs Taft--2013; 3, Jake Barcellos vs West Hills--2012; 3, Greg Coleman vs. West Hills,
2, Rick Neal vs. Modesto --1981Most Triples: 2, Rich Garcia vs. Monterey -- 1972; Bill Sterling vs. Taft -- 1972; Glenn Garvin vs. West Hills -- 1973Most Home Runs: 3, Dick Vitato vs. Yuba -- 1979 -- Steve Pinocchio vs. Modesto -- 2001 Brandon Morris vs. Taft -- 2003Most Stolen Bases: 5, Kevin Thornhill vs. Monterey -- 1973Most Walks: 18 vs. Yuba -- 1992Most Total Bases: 18, Bill Morgan vs. Porterville -- 1974; Bob Dallas vs. Monterey -- 1974Most RBI’s: 9, Glenn Garvin vs. Taft -- 1973; Dick Vitato vs. Yuba -- 1979Most Walks: 4, Gil Souza vs. Lane C.C. -- 1980; Gil Souza vs. Modesto, Greg Coleman vs. Modesto -- 1981
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The RecordsTEAM BATTING RECORDS - SEASONMost At Bats: 2357 -- 1976Most Runs: 510 -- 1997; 507 -- 1976Most Hits: 711 -- 1976Highest Team Batting Average: .331 -- 1997Most Doubles: 123 -- 1976Most Triples: 32 -- 1976Most Home Runs: 57 --1986Most BB’s: 403 -- 1976Most Stolen Bases: 131 -- 1976Most Hits by Pitches: 79 - 2007; 71 -- 1996; 64 --1995Most Total Bases: 970 -- 1976Most RBI’s: 440 -- 1997; 419 -- 1976
TEAM BATTING RECORDS - GAMEMost At Bats: 58 vs. West Hills -- 2012;58 vs. Porterville --1997; 50 vs. Yuba -- 1979Most Runs: 34 vs. Yuba -- 1992Most Hits: 31 vs. Porterville -- 1997; 30 vs. West Hills -- 2012; 27 vs. Modesto -- 1981Most Doubles: 9 vs. Porterville -- 1997; 8 vs. Modesto -- 1981Most Triples: 5 vs. West Hills -- 2012; 3 vs. Cuesta --1973Most Home Runs: 7 vs. Yuba -- 1979Most Walks: 18 vs. Yuba -- 1992, 15 vs. Taft -- 1973; 15 vs. Porterville -- 1974; 8 vs. Porterville -- 1981Most Total Bases: 48 vs. Porterville -- 1974Most RBI’s: 28 vs. Modesto TEAM FIELDING RECORDS Most Assists In One Season: 604 -- 1979 602 -- 2009 Most Put-outs In One Season: 1693 -- 1979 Most Double Plays In One Game:5-- Taft, 2000; Modesto, 1998; 4 -- American River --1997; 3 -- Reedley & Yuba -- 1972 AVC--1973; Cuesta--1974; Kings River--1981 Most Put-outs In One Game: 44 -- Porterville --1997; 33--San Mateo--1981 Most Assists In One Game: 23 vs. Porterville -- 1997; 22 vs. Redwoods--1973 Least At Bats: 18 vs. Hartnell -- 1973 Least Hits: 2 vs. Taft -- 1973
SCHOOL RECORDS Most Innings Played: 335, Greg Bickell -- 1974 Most Wins In One Season: 34 -- 1995, 1974 Best Win Percentage: .863 (34-6) -- 1974 Most Double Plays: 56 -- 2002; 49 -- 1996; 45--1999; 36 -- 1974 Most Consecutive Hits In One Inning: 7 vs. Yuba -- 1979 Most Shut-outs In One Season: 9 -- 1975
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Kobe Nguyen
Full Name: Kobe Virayanh NguyenBirthdate: June 26, 1998Parents: Soutta & Edwardo MunozHometown: Chowchilla, CANickname: KobesHigh School/Coach: Chowchilla/Shawn GrissomPlace of Birth: Merced, CAMajor: Business AdministrationHobbies: Snowboarding and hikingCollege/University Goals: Attend Arizona State University.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1st Team All-League
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Jesus Duran
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INFSO
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Full Name: Jesus DuranBirthdate: May 28, 1997Parents: Tiburcio & Belen DuranHometown: Atwater, CANickname: ChuyHigh School/Coach: Atwater/Jarrod PimentelPlace of Birth: El Sauz, ZacatecasNickname: ChuyMajor: Plant ScienceHobbies: Being outdoorsCollege/University Goals: Receive my bachelors degree.High School or College Honors and Awards: H.S. - 2015 CCC 1st Team All-Conference at 2nd Base College - CVC 2nd Team 3B
Jacob Alarcon
Full Name: Jacob John-Willie AlarconBirthdate: November 3, 1997Parents: John Alarcon and Sabrina MolinaHometown: Merced, CAHigh School/Coach: Merced/ Justin ParlePlace of Birth: Merced, CANickname: Jake the SnakeMajor: Criminal Justice Hobbies: WorkingCollege/University Goals: Go to Fresno State.
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Masaru Takashi
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Full Name: Masaru TakashiBirthdate: February 2, 1997Parents: Akihiko & Hiromi TakashiHometown: Tokyo, JapanHigh School/Coach: Chiba Keizai/OdaPlace of Birth: Tokyo, JapanMajor: International StudiesHobbies: Playing sportsCollege/University Goals: To learn English and play baseball.
Ruben Sanchez
5-10150 lbs.
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Full Name: Ruben Josue SanchezBirthdate: April 6, 1998Parents: Josue & Monica SanchezHometown: Madera, CAHigh School/Coach: Madera South/Place of Birth: Watsonville, CANickname: RJMajor: BusinessHobbies: FishingCollege/University Goals: Receive a BA in business.
Michael JuareZ
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Full Name: Michael Anthony JuarezBirthdate: June 1, 1999Parents: Brian & Diane JuarezHometown: Oakdale, CAHigh School/Coach: Oakdale/Nate GregoryPlace of Birth: Manteca, CANickname: MikeyMajor: UndeclaredHobbies: Playing sports
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Matthew McElroy
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OFSO
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Full Name: Matthew Vernell McElroyBirthdate: January 8, 1997Parents: Kimberly McCartyHometown: Modesto, CAHigh School/Coach: Modesto/Daryl GallowayPlace of Birth: Redding, CANickname: MattyMajor: SociologyHobbies: Fishing and hanging out with the boysCollege/University Goals: Transfer to a four-year and get my BA in sociology.
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Dylon Jackson
Full Name:Dylon Taylor JacksonBirthdate: March 5, 1998Parents: Jerry & Lisa JacksonHometown: Modesto, CAHigh School/Coach: Modesto/Daryl GallowayPlace of Birth: Modesto, CANickname: Jackson, and JaxMajor: UndelcaredHobbies: Playing sportsCollege/University Goals: Continue to play baseball at a four-year school.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1st Team All-League (junior/senior years)
Tyler Butterfi eld
Full Name:Christian Tyler James Butterfi eldBirthdate: July 14, 1997Parents: Chris & Anna Butterfi eldHometown: Riverbank, CAHigh School/Coach: Enochs/Chris Butterfi eldPlace of Birth: Modesto, CANickname: ButtersMajor: HistoryHobbies: Watching moviesCollege/University Goals: Graduate with a masters degree.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - Eagle Award winner, MVP and Most Valuable Back (football), Second Team All-League Catcher
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Christopher Steeley
Full Name:Christopher Ryan SteeleyBirthdate: June 22, 1998Parents: Randy & Beth SteeleyHometown: Turlock, CAHigh School/Coach: Turlock/Mark De la MottePlace of Birth: Turlock, CAMajor: Business AdministrationHobbies: Dirt biking and playing presidentCollege/University Goals: Move on to the next level for collegiate baseball and get my degree.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 2nd Team All-League Utility, and 2nd Team All-League outfi eld
5-10185 lbs.
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Ricardo Lopez
Full Name: Ricardo Andres LopezBirthdate: May 24, 1999Parents: Adalberto & Ana LopezHometown: Ceres, CAHigh School/Coach: Ceres/Clint GoblirschPlace of Birth: Daly City, CANickname: Ricky, HollywoodMajor: Criminal JusticeHobbies: Staying active, and being with family College/University Goals: Being able to transfer to San Diego State and playing baseball there and continuing my education.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 2017 WAC Offensive Player of the Year, 2016 and 2017 All-Star (Stanislaus)
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Tanner Browning
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Full Name: Tanner Jay BrowningBirthdate: November 18, 1996Parents: Corbett Browning and Sheri CarpenterHometown: Merced, CAHigh School/Coach: Golden Valley/Scott SolisPlace of Birth: Merced, CANickname: TJMajor: TransferHobbies: Playing cards, fi shing, and wrestling with my dogCollege/University Goals: To trans-fer to a four-year and continue my academic and athletic career.
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Carlos McIntyre
Full Name: Carlos Fernando Moran-McIntyreBirthdate: March 25, 1997Parents: Mandy Peltzer, Neal McIntye, Victoria McIntyreHometown: Fernley, NVHigh School/Coach: Fernley/Jerry TorresPlace of Birth: Reno, NVMajor: Transfer
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Evan Funk
6-0180 lbs.
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Full Name: Evan Mitchell FunkBirthdate: January 15, 1997Parents: Dave & Irene Funk Hometown: Winnipeg, MB, CanadaNickname: Funk, FunkmeisterHigh School/Coach: South Central/Jeff AmosPlace of Birth: Winnipeg, MB, CanadaMajor: BusinessHobbies: Hockey and golfCollege/University Goals: Finish the year at Merced and then transfer to a four-year to fi nish my degree while playing baseball.
Jackson McMillan
Full Name: Jackson Theodore McMillanBirthdate: May 17, 1998Parents: Curtis & Holly McMillanHometown: Sonora, CAHigh School/Coach: Sonora/William SarkisianPlace of Birth: San Jose, CANickname: JTMajor: Mechanical EnineeringHobbies: HikingCollege/University Goals: Earn a BS in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly SLO.High School Or College Honors And Awards: College. - Academic Block S Award
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Kaito Yoshida
Full Name: Kaito YoshidaBirthdate: March 10, 1997Parents: Kiyoshi & Ryoko YoshidaHometown: Kagoshima, JapanNickname: YoshiHigh School/Coach: Konan/Tada-hike KoreedaPlace of Birth: Kagoshima, JapanMajor: Business AdministrationHobbies: Watching moviesCollege/University Goals: To trans-fer to a four-year university with a scholarship.
6-0195 lbs.
RHPSO
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Vincenzo Greco
Full Name: Vincenzo James GrecoBirthdate: February 15, 1998Parents: Jim & Dianna GrecoHometown: Los Banos, CAHigh School/Coach: Los Banos/Pat FuentesPlace of Birth: Los Banos, CANickname: Ice BoxMajor: BusinessHobbies: Driving old muscle cars
6-0190 lbs.
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Drew Trahan
Full Name: Andrew Christopher TrahanBirthdate: September 21, 1995Parents: Karl & Barbara TrahanHometown: Lemoore, CAHigh School/Coach: San Joaquin Memorial/JD SallesPlace of Birth: Laguna Hills, CANickname: DrewMajor: KinesiologyHobbies: Going to the gym and playing video gamesCollege/University Goals: Get my BS from a four-year and transfer to a doctorate program.
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Evan Hanneman
Full Name: Evan Sean HannemanBirthdate: February 17, 1997Parents: Ian & Barbie HannemanHometown: Merced, CANickname: HarambeHigh School/Coach: Merced/Justin ParlePlace of Birth: Merced, CAMajor: TransfterHobbies: Snowboarding and playing guitarCollege/University Goals: Transfer to a four-year and continue with my baseball.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1st Team All-League B senior year
6-4210 lbs.
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Ryan Frakes
Full Name: Ryan Allen FrakesBirthdate: December 12, 1997Parents: Tim Frakes and Denise SimasHometown: Modesto, CAHigh School/Coach: Beyer/Dominic DuranPlace of Birth: Modesto, CANickname: FrakesMajor: Social and Behavioral SciencesHobbies: Lifting weightsCollege/University Goals: To receive a BA degreel.
Eddie Avila
Full Name: Edward Jose AvilaBirthdate: March 18, 1998Parents: Conrad & Nena AvilaHometown: Livingston, CAHigh School/Coach: Livingston/Matt WintonPlace of Birth: Turlock, CANickname: Speedy AvilaMajor: CommunicationHobbies: Hanging out with family and friendsCollege/University Goals: Go on to a four-year playing baseball.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1st Team All-WAC
6-2190 lbs.
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Blake Jantz
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Full Name: Blake Andrew JantzBirthdate: November 17, 1998Parents: Darrell & Jenny JantzHometown: Livingston, CAHigh School/Coach: Livingston/Matt WintonPlace of Birth: Turlock, CANickname: JantzMajor: UndeclaredHobbies: SnowboardingCollege/University Goals: To graduate with a degree.College/University Goals: H.S. - 1st Team All-League
5-9190 lbs.
CSO
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Omar Sanchez
Full Name: Omar Sanchez-AlemanBirthdate: April 16, 1997Parents: Raul & Maria SanchezHometown: Winton, CAHigh School/Coach: Atwater/Jarrod PimentelPlace of Birth: Merced, CANickname: OmarskiesMajor: Mechanical EngineeringHobbies: FishingCollege/University Goals: Transfer to a four-year and earn a BS in mechanical engineering.College/University Goals: H.S. - Two times 2nd Team All-CCC Catcher
6-3205 lbs.
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Jaden Hofmann
Full Name: Jaden Michael HofmannBirthdate: October 9, 199Parents: Boyd & Geil HofmannHometown: Unity SK, CanadaHigh School/Coach: South Central/Place of Birth: Saskatoon, CanadaNickname: HofMajor: EngineeringHobbies: Shoveling snowCollege/University Goals: Go to To transfer to a four-year.
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Matthew Grossi
Full Name: Matthew James GrossiBirthdate: April 20, 1998Parents: Darin & Rosela GrossiHometown: Soulsbyville, CAHigh School/Coach: Sonora/Sarki-sianPlace of Birth: Sonora, CANickname: GrossMajor: BusinessHobbies: SnowboardingCollege/University Goals: Get my AA and my BA.
6-1154 lbs.
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Blake Maddock
Full Name: Blake Westad Maddock Birthdate: October 3, 1999Parents: Rick & Koleen MaddockHometown: Oakdale, CAHigh School/Coach: Oakdale/Nate GregoryPlace of Birth: Oakdale, CANickname: SmileyMajor: KinesiologyHobbies: Being with friends and familyCollege/University Goals: Receive a BA in kinesiology at a four-year university.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1Mr Mustang, MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year
6-8180 lbs.
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Tyler Casteel
Full Name: Tyler Joseph CasteelBirthdate: June 22, 1997Parents: Joseph & Jennifer CasteelHometown: Moccasin, CAHigh School/Coach: Sonora/Scott JohnsonPlace of Birth: Sonora, CANickname: LearchMajor: TransferHobbies: Fishing, president, and Dancing with WolvesCollege/University Goals: Go to Go to a four-year college.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - 1st Team All-League
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Jefferson Gray
Full Name: Jefferson Robert GrayBirthdate: June 20, 1997Parents: Keven & Khristine GrayHometown: Modesto, CAHigh School/Coach: Gregori/Rob StevesPlace of Birth: Modesto, CANickname: PrimoMajor: BusinessCollege/University Goals: To move on to a four-year and continue to play baseball.High School Or College Honors And Awards: H.S. - MMC Pitcher of the Year, MMC 1st Team
6-4270 lbs.
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Anthony Gonzales
Full Name: Derek Michael Molina Birthdate: July 27, 1997Parents: Charlie & Sonia MolinaHometown: Atwater, CAHigh School/Coach: Buhach Colony/Greg Wakefi eldPlace of Birth: Merced, CANickname: Gonzo, CheechMajor: KinesiologyHobbies: Basketball and working outCollege/University Goals: Transfer to in-state university and continue my schoolinguntil I get my B.A.
5-10208 lbs.
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Adam Gomez
Full Name: Adam-Monroe GomezBirthdate: April 21, 1998Parents: Carlos & Martha Gomez Hometown: Madera, CAHigh School/Coach: Madera South/Bobby WaitsPlace of Birth: Oxnard, CANickname: Daddy YankeeMajor: TransferHobbies: Hang with the boysCollege/University Goals: Go to Go to a four-year college and graduate.
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Brady Mello
Full Name: Brady Joseph melloBirthdate: July 3, 1998Parents: Chopper & Amy MelloHometown: Merced, CAHigh School/Coach: Golden Valley/Scott SolisPlace of Birth: Modesto, CANickname: BradfordMajor: BusinessHobbies: Playing President, wrestling, shagging, and eating breakfast burgersCollege/University Goals: Earn an undergraduate and post-graduate de-grees while playing baseball.
5-9170 lbs.
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Chase Whitaker
Full Name: Chase Steven WhitakerBirthdate: March 11, 1999Parents: Steve & Melissa WhitakerHometown: Merced, CAHigh School/Coach: El Capitan/Aaron RuizPlace of Birth: Merced, CANickname: Chase, WhitMajor: BusinessHobbies: Sports, hunting and fi shingCollege/University Goals: Go to Master in business, and a minor in politcal science.
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Merced College Blue Devils2018 Baseball Roster
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Date Day Opponent Location Time
Jan 26 Fri Monterey Peninsula Monterey 2:00 Jan 27 Sat SOLANO MERCED 1:00 Feb 1 Thur CANADA MERCED 2:00 Feb 3 Sat Canada Redwood City 1:00 Feb 6 Tue SAN MATEO MERCED 2:00 Feb 8 Thur Mission Santa Clara 2:00 Feb 10 Sat MISSION MERCED 1:00 Feb 15 Thur Rio Hondo Whittier 2:00 Feb 16 Fri Pasadena City Pasadena 2:00 Feb 17 Sat Cypress Cypress 12:00 Feb 20 Tue Diablo Valley Pleasant Hill 2:00 Feb 22 Thur Cosumnes River Sacramento 2:00 Feb 24 Sat CONSUMNES RIVER MERCED 1:00 Feb 27 Tue Solano Fairfield 2:00 Mar 1 Thur Los Medanos Pittsburg 2:00 Mar 3 Sat LOS MEDANOS MERCED 1:00 Mar 6 Tue *CERRO COSO MERCED 2:00 Mar 9 Fri *Cerro Coso Ridgecrest 6:00 Mar 10 Sat *Cerro Coso Ridgecrest 1:00 Mar 13 Tue *REEDLEY MERCED 6:00 Mar 15 Thur *Reedley Reedley 6:00 Mar 17 Sat *REEDLEY MERCED 1:00 Mar 20 Tue *WEST HILLS MERCED 2:00 Mar 22 Thur *West Hills Coalinga 2:00 Mar 24 Sat *WEST HILLS MERCED 1:00 Mar 27 Tue Hancock Tournament Santa Maria 2:00 Mar 28 Wed Hancock Tournament Santa Maria 1:00 Mar 29 Thur Hancock Tournament Santa Maria 12:00 Apr 3 Tue *Sequoias Visalia 2:00 Apr 5 Thur *SEQUOIAS MERCED 2:00 Apr 7 Sat *Sequoias Visalia 1:00 Apr 10 Tue *Taft Taft 2:00 Apr 12 Thur *TAFT MERCED 2:00 Apr 14 Sat *Taft Taft 1:00 Apr 17 Tue *FRESNO CITY MERCED 6:00 Apr 19 Thur *Fresno City Fresno 6:00 Apr 21 Sat *FRESNO CITY MERCED 1:00 Apr 24 Tue *PORTERVILLE MERCED 2:00 Apr 26 Thur *Porterville Porterville 2:00 Apr 27 Fri *PORTERVILLE MERCED 3:00
*=conference games May 1 Tue Single Elimination Game TBA TBA May 4-5 Fri/Sat Nor-Cal Regionals TBA TBA May 11-13 Fri/Sun Nor-Cal Super Regionals TBA TBA May 18-20 Fri/Sun Nor-Cal Sectionals TBA TBA May 26-28 Sat/Mon STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRESNO TBA
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Scott Lemburger - ATCScott has been a member of the athletic training staff for 21 years. During that time he has moved up the
Nancy BatesAthletic Secretary
Patrick E. KellySports Information Director
Pat is now in his thirty-fi rst year as the Sports Information Director at Merced College. Pat is a native of Merced, but has lived all
over the country growing up the son of an Air Force offi cer. As the Sports Information Director, Pat is responsible for putting together all the press guides and game programs for the college’s 11 intercollegiate athletic teams. Pat’s duties also require him to maintain an open dialogue between the local (Newspapers, and TV), state (J.C. Athletic Bureau, and COA), national, and hometown media agencies with stats, game results, and player performances. He was a member of CCCSIA, and
was the Northern California representative in the organization for nine years. As a member he has been the State’s leading SID at the State Championships in one Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Water polo and four Men’s and four Women’s Golf. With his association he has also worked at the past seven State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships in San Diego, Stockton, and Fresno. Besides his duties as Sports Information Director, Pat is an adjunct P.E. instructor, and webmaster for the athletic website. Pat is a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute in 1980, Fresno State University (BA in History) in 1982, and West Virginia University M.S. in (Sports Management) in 1986. Pat also attended National University in Fresno doing postgraduate work in education. Pat and his wife Marcia live in Merced with their daughter Amber-Virginia.
Steve Cassady - Athletic Director Steve Cassady is in his twenty-second year as Blue Devil Athletic Director. A graduate of Salinas High School, Hartnell JC, UCLA, and San Francisco State University, Steve was hired by Merced College as a full-time English Instructor in 1973. For the next dozen years he doubled as a sportswriter specializing in professional football and earning a national reputation. In that period he attended nine Super Bowls as a working writer; authored all or part of five books; contributed articles to several others; wrote nearly 100 magazine articles, most of them for PRO Magazine; and ghostwrote for fi ve years a daily radio commentary for John Madden. In 1988, Don Odishoo hired him as head coach of the Merced College softball program, which had been discontinued for a season. In his twenty-one seasons as coach, Cassady’s softball teams have won more than 600 games and from 1999 to 2000 his team’s posted a 95-16 record including a school record 51-8 in 1999. His teams have made the post- season playoffs eighteen times. His She Devils fi nished fi rst in Northern California twice, and in 1999 they fi nished 3rd in the State. In 1999, he was named the State and National Coach of the Year. Steve was named Athletic Director in July 1995. In 2008 Steve retired from coaching after having won the conference championship again this time with a 34-17 record. As culmination to Steve’s coachin, he was elected to the Merced College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Steve is married to Cynthia, and they have three grown children, Candace, Corey, Stephen II, and two grandchildren, Candace, Corey, and Stephen II..
Yasuko Tanabe-ATCAthletic Trainer
ladder and is the senior athletic trainer. He is a Certifi ed Athletic Trainer through the National Ath-letic Trainers’ Association. Scott recieved his under graduate degree from University of the Pacifi c. Scott has a special interest in myo-facial release techniques. Scott also has a back ground and special interest in the rehabilitation of martial art athletes
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Team Awards 1966Most Valuable Player - Dean ModeOutstanding Pitcher - Dick WallaceMost Improved - Jerry SilvaMr. Baseball - Steve Van de VeereMost Improved - Gary WisemanTeam Captain - Steve Van de Veere
1967Most Valuable Player - Hank Griffi nOutstanding Pitcher - Larry LingenfelterOutstanding Hitter - Hank Griffi nMost Improved - Jeff BragaMr. Baseball - John FarleyTeam Captain - Howdy Cullen
1968Most Valuable Player - Hank Griffi nOutstanding Pitcher - Wayne DickeyOutstanding Hitter - Hank Griffi nMost Improved - John MontanoMr. Baseball - Hank Griffi nTeam Captain - Gary ParreiraMost Inspirational - Joe Pangelina & Gary Parreira
1969Most Valuable Player - Wayne DickeyOutstanding Hitter - Andy Tafoya Team Captain - Paul GonzalesMost Inspirational - Ed Christensen
1970Most Valuable Player - Les ContrerasOutstanding Pitcher - Dean DavisOutstanding Hitter - Les ContrerasMost Improved - Art FloresMr. Baseball - Les Contreras & Mike VaughnMost Inspirational - Les Contreras & Dan Spielman
1971Most Valuable Player - Greg MesaOutstanding Pitcher - Rick WilliamsOutstanding Hitter - Greg MesaMost Improved - John BurkTeam Captain - Bob SimmonsMr. Baseball - Bob SimmonsMost Inspirational - John BurkOutstanding Defense - Bill Haywood
1972Most Valuable Player - Bill SterlingOutstanding Pitcher - Rick WilliamsMost Improved - Steve KoehnMr. Baseball - Greg MesaMost Inspirational - Del Rubi 1973Most Valuable Player - Kevin ThornhillOutstanding Pitcher - Larry SterlingMost Improved - Robert GrubbMr. Baseball - Larnold JonesMost Inspirational - Kurt Knapp 1974Most Valuable Player - Bill MorganOutstanding Pitcher - Larry DailyMost Improved - Greg Bickell & Larry SpontanskiMr. Baseball - Ben FloresMost Inspirational - Robert Grubb
1975Most Valuable Players - Terry Gray & Doug ThielOutstanding Pitcher - Terry GrayMost Improved - Greg GillMr. Baseball - Bob HernandezMost Inspirational - Joe Barnard
1976Most Valuable Players - Fulvio Bertolotti & Randy SelfOutstanding Pitchers - Gibby Valdez & Randy WiensMost Improved - Chris PedrettiMr. Baseball - James NewellMost Inspirational - James Newell
1977Most Valuable Player - Chris PedrettiOutstanding Pitcher - Gene SmithMost Improved - Ron PimentelMr. Baseball - Doug BoydMost Inspirational - Ernie Hayden
1978Most Valuable Player - Matt VejarOutstanding Pitcher - Brad LesleyMost Improved - Wayne HagueMr. Baseball - Doug Boyd & Don WidlunMost Inspirational - Moochie Terry
1979Most Valuable Player - Audie GreenOutstanding Pitcher - Mike FosterMost Improved - Bob Ayers & Russ WilliamsonMr. Baseball - Ron FraserMost Inspirational - Nick Rocco 1980Most Valuable Player - Mickey Williams & Bill MooneyhamOutstanding Pitcher - Bill MooneyhamMost Improved - Scott HagueMr. Baseball - Bob SlateMost Inspirational - Nick Rocco & Gil Souza
1981Most Valuable Player - Bret McAfeeOutstanding Pitcher - Mark BauerMost Improved - Rick NealMr. Baseball - Randy PimentelMost Inspirational - Nick Rocco & Chris Lang
1982Most Valuable Player - Roy AndersonOutstanding Pitcher - Chuck MartinMost Improved - Brian MachadoMr. Baseball - Scott HagueMost Inspirational - Scott Gulick
1983Most Valuable Player - Brad ArnsbergOutstanding Pitchers - Tim Arnsberg & Charlie Cash Most Improved - Kenny King & Dan TruaxMr. Baseball - Craig CamelloMost Inspirational - Scott Gulick
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Team Awards 1984Most Valuable Player - Pete MartinezOutstanding Pitcher - Scott SolisMost Improved - Ralph CalderonMr. Baseball - Dan Truax & Brian MachadoMost Inspirational - Donnie CabralBest Defense - Bart McAfee
1985Most Valuable Player - Kim FlowersOutstanding Pitcher - Blas MinorMost Improved - Dominic PedrettiMr. Baseball - Bruce EgloffMost Inspirational - Donnie CabralBest Defense - Vic Gallardo
1986Most Valuable Player - Blas Minor & Mike MooneyhamOutstanding Pitcher - Kevin SmithMost Improved - Brian BoydMr. Baseball - Mike SextonMost Inspirational - Dana ReyesBest Defense - Joel Faulk
1987Most Valuable Player - Jon RattazziOutstanding Pitcher - Robbie SappMost Improved - Eddie GarciaMr. Baseball - David FloresMost Inspirational - Roger QuillenBest Defense - David Cardoza 1988Most Valuable Player - David MinorOutstanding Pitcher - Eric MartinMost Improved - John KollmanMr. Baseball - Eddie Bachman & Jim CostelloMost Inspirational - Robert LanzBest Defense - Jeff Webber
1989Most Valuable Player - Jeff Ball 1990Most Valuable Player - Brandon PetersenOutstanding Pitcher - Steve WhitakerMost Improved - Tony WilliamsMr. Baseball - Tim MillhelmMost Inspirational - Anthony ChavezBest Defense - David Zuniga
1991Most Valuable Player - David ZunigaOutstanding Pitcher - Joey ChavezMost Improved - Keith HueMost Inspirational - Jerry TorresBest Defense - David Zuniga
1992Most Valuable Player - Joe Sanchez & Javier RenteriaOutstanding Pitcher - Terry RichMost Improved - Keith HueMost Inspirational - Matt BrandtBest Defense - Joe Sanchez
1993Most Valuable Player - Jason BoeschOutstanding Pitcher - Tim StineMost Improved - Ildo MartensMost Inspirational -Scott McIntoshBest Defense - Dustin Caropresso
1994Most Valuable Player - Dustin CaropressoOutstanding Pitcher - Mike MorrisMost Improved - Danny ElinMost Inspirational - Steve BaileyBest Defense - Aaron Cervantes
1995Most Valuable Player - Aaron CervantesOutstanding Pitcher - Rich CampbellMost Improved - Derrick GonzalesMost Inspirational - Steve BaileyBest Defense - Aaron Cervantes
1996Most Valuable Player - Kevin Nannini,Henry WardOutstanding Pitcher - Henry WardMost Improved - Bobby DurrerMost Inspirational - A.J. FystroBest Defense - Mike Wilson
1997Most Valuable Player - Jason BellOutstanding Pitcher - Toby DartMost Improved - Kevin RossMost Inspirational - Jason FanconiBest Defense - Justin GaoiranMr. Baseball - Bryan Behn, Jeff Lyle
1998 Most Valuable Player - Pat FuentesOutstanding Pitcher - Joey RobinsonMost Inspirational - J.J. Durmanich, Nate DevineMost Improved - Eddie MunozBest Defense - Mike Butler Mr. Baseball - Justin Gaoiran
1999Most Valuable Player - Mike ButlerOutstanding Pitcher - Joey RobinsonMost Inspirational - Dustin BettencourtMost Improved - Nicolas BrownBest Defense - Chad Bartek
2000Most Valuable Player - Nic BrownOutstanding Pitcher - Donnie BairMost Inspirational - Aaron Alexander, Travis PedrettiMost Improved - Steve PinocchioMr. Baseball - Efren Ochoa 2001Most Valuable Player - Jared Devine, Steve PinocchioOutstanding Pitcher - Donnie BairMost Inspirational - Aaron AlexanderMost Improved - Jeremiah GroveBest Defense - Mike Bonander Mr. Baseball - Frankie Fuentes, Efren Ochoa, Tim Raposa, Carl Helander 2002Most Valuable Player - Jeff Runyon, Jeremiah GroveOutstanding Pitcher - Brian BickfordMost Inspirational - Jeff RunyonMost Improved - Clint WilliamsBest Defense - Gustavo SanchezMr. Baseball - Bart Larson, Mario Alvarez
2003Most Valuable Player - Brandon MorrisOutstanding Pitcher - Jason PetersMost Inspirational - Dustin GranadoMost Improved - Michael SolisBest Defense - Rick AceboMr. Baseball - Bart Larson, Brendon Kruse 2004Most Valuable Player - Dusty Ryan, Doug FisterOutstanding Pitcher - Omar AguilarMost Inspirational - Joel Pedretti, Jimmie WoodMost Improved - Johnny MartinezOutstanding Defensive Player - Colton Silva
2005Most Valuable Player - A.J. Pinocchio, Tommy BoneOutstanding Pitcher - Andrew RobinsonMost Improved - Andrew DeMottOutstanding Defensive Player - Colton Silva, Josh RossonMr. Baseball - Jimmie Wood
2006Most Valuable Player - Travis HendrixOutstanding Pitcher - Matt StabelfeldMost Improved - Thomas WootenOutstanding Defensive Player - Eric BoydMost Inspirational - Beau MooreheadMr. Baseball - Kenny Peelman
2007Most Valuable Player - Bryan AbreyOutstanding Pitcher - Matt StabelfeldMost Improved - Sukhjit PannuOutstanding Defensive Player - Scott UeharaMost Inspirational - Michael NelsonMr. Baseball - Kenny Peelman
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Team Awards2008
Most Valuable Player - Wesley BorbaOutstanding Pitcher - Brian GilbertsonMost Improved - John CanepaOutstanding Defensive Player - Scott UeharaMost Inspirational - Sukhjit Pannu, Travis Flosi, Kori MeloBest Defense - Scott UeharaMr. Baseball - Andrew Bulock
2009Most Valuable Player - Jason HagueOutstanding Pitcher - Bradin HagensMost Improved - Cameron MartinOutstanding Defensive Player - Anthony JakosaMost Inspirational - Kori MeloMr. Baseball - Joe Buckley
2010Most Valuable Player - Shawn StuartOutstanding Pitcher - Shawn StuartMost Improved - Garrett BorbaOutstanding Defensive Player - Art Corona & Connor OldcornMost Inspirational - Sean FasigMr. Baseball - Josh Schultz
2011Co – MVP – Jake Sisco & Tynan PedrettiOutstanding Pitcher – Anthony MendozaMost Improved – C.J. DeDeaux & Grant SilvaOutstanding Defensive Player – Arturo CoronaMr. Baseball – Brian CarbaughMost Inspirational – Mason Stoltenberg
2012Co – MVP – Derick Velasquez & Kirk RochaOutstanding Pitcher – Derick VelasquezOutstanding Defensive Player – Kirk RochaMr. Baseball – Sammy RamirezMost Inspirational – Grant Silva
2013MVP – Ricky McCollochOutstanding Pitcher – Russell LongworthOutstanding Defensive Player – Shota NagatomiMr. Baseball – Ryan EmeraldMost Inspirational – Ryan McDaniel
2014MVP – Joseph SalmeriOutstanding Pitcher – Thomas LongworthMost Inspirational - Garrett BootheOutstanding Defensive Player – Shota NagatomiMost Improved – Adam NascimentoMr. Baseball – Ryan Emerald & Daniel McDonnell
2015MVP – Jimbo PernettiOutstanding Pitcher – Ryan SanchezMost Inspirational - Justin KehlorOutstanding Defensive Player – Darren TrainorMost Improved – David VidauriMr. Baseball – Mike Torres and Joe Brazil
2016MVP – Darren Trainor & Asaka HoshimotoOutstanding Pitcher – Ryan SanchezMost Inspirational - Curtis KelloggOutstanding Defensive Player – David VidauriMost Improved – Victor TiscarenoMr. Baseball – Michael Torres
MVP – Derek MolinaPitcher – Nate McGheeDefense – Lawrence AndersonImproved – Jesus Duran & Omar GonzalesInspirational – Alex Pallios & Victor TiscarenoMr. Baseball - Zach Beal
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Kevin Thornhill - 1973Second Base
Bill Morgan - 1974Shortstop
Fulvio Bertolotti - 1976Catcher
Chris Pedretti - 1977Second Base
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Matt Vejar - 1978Third Base
Audie Green - 1979First Base
Mickey Williams - 1980Third Base
Brad Arnsberg - 1983Pitcher
Jason Bell - 1997Right Fielder
Big Stick Award
Pat Fuentes - 1999Second Base
All America Selections
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Presented by American Associationof College Baseball Coaches
Dusty Ryan 2004Catcher
Doug Fister - 2004Utility
A.J. Pinocchio 2005Shortstop
Travis Hendrix 2006Shortstop
Wesley Borba - 2008Catcher
Brian Gilbertson - 2008Pitcher
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Presented by American Associationof College Baseball Coaches
Jason Hague 2009Outfi eld
NorCal Player of the Year
Shawn Stuart, 2010Pitcher
CVC Pitcher of the Year
Tynan Pedretti, 2011Infi elder
Kevin Rocha, 2011, 2012Outfi elder
2012 CVC Co-MVP
Jake Sisco, 2011Pitcher
NorCal Pitcher of the YearCVC Pitcher of the Year
Derick Velazquez, 2012Pitcher/DH
Player of YearCVC Co-MVP
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Presented by American Associationof College Baseball Coaches
Ricky McColloch, 2013Infi elder
Derek Molina, 2018Infi elder/Pitcher
CVC MVP
Nate McGhee, 2018Pitcher
CVC Pitcher of Year
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Merced College Athletics Hall of Fame inductions
Butch Hughes Head baseball Coach1972 - 19812013 Hall of Fame Induction (Initial)
Former Cerritos College baseball player Francis Joseph “Butch” Hughes was inducted into the Merced College Ath-letic Hall of Fame Saturday May 4, 2013. Butch coached the Blue Devils from 1972 to 1981 winning seven Division II State Championships (1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980). Butch fi nished his ten years at Merced College with a 302-72 (.807 winning percentage), 7 Division II State Championships (including a then record fi ve in a row), 7 conference championships, 47 First-Team All-Conference, 7 All-American selections, and 20 Blue Devils signed by the pros. During the summers after his season was over at Merced College, he was a minor league pitching coach for the Mil-waukee Brewers (1979-1980). He continued working in the minor leagues as a pitching coach for the Philadelphia Phil-lies (1982), San Francisco Giants (1983), Oakland A’s (1985-1987), Chicago Cubs (1994), and Montreal Expos (1995). He was the pitching coach for the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2004, and the Modesto Nuts 2005-2008. At the start of 2012 he had a special assignment to work with the Rockies minor league teams with special coaching of the young and up and coming rookies. By June, he was working in Colorado Springs with the triple AAA affi liate as the pitching coach. In September they brought him up as a pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies big league club for the SF Giants series at AT&T Park. He managed the GCL Cubs in 1993, the Reno Chukars in 1996-1998, the Yakima Bears in 2000, and the Great Falls Dodgers in 2001. Butch also managed in Italy in 1984 and in 1991.
Playing
Cerritos College – 1960 and 1961 Teams – Played on the fi rst Cerritos team to play at the State Championships in 1961. In 1961 he was a 2nd Team All-American pitcher, and 2nd Team All-Western States Pitcher. He was voted Co-Team MVP.Minor Leagues – Played three years at Eau Claire, Yakima, and Austin in single A and double AA
Professional
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Greg Mesa3B, Catcher1971 - 19722013 Hall of Fame Induction (Initial)
Greg Mesa played for both Don Odishoo and Butch Hughes. Greg was one of the fi rst great all-around players who seemed to come through whenever the team needed it. Mesa was versatile in 1971 he played third base then converted to catcher his sophomore year. Greg was named to the 1st Team All-Central Conference in both 1971 and 1972, at both third base and catcher. In 1971 he was voted Team MVP, and Team Outstanding Hitter. In 1972 he was named Mr. Baseball. During that season he successfully had a hit in 22 games in a row, a school record that still stands today.
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Kevin Thornhill2B1972 - 19732014 Hall of Fame Induction (Spring)
Kevin played baseball at Merced College in 1972 and 1973. He helped propel the team to a state championship in 1973. He was the Central Valley Conference MVP and was selected All-America at 2B in 1973. He was also selected Team MVP in 1973. He still holds the record for most runs scored in a single game with fi ve vs Porterville in 1972. Has the record for most stolen bases in a game with fi ve vs Monterey Peninsula in 1973.
Blue Devils were 23-10 in 1972, and 32-6 in 1973 when Kevin played on the team. The 32 win season in 1973, was the fi rst of six years in a row to win 30 games or more in a season.
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Mike EvansPitcher1979 - 19802014 Hall of Fame Induction (Fall)
Played baseball for Merced College from 1979 to 1980.Played on two State Chamionship teams1st Team All-Conference 1979, and 1980Drafted by the Seattle Mariners 1982
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Pat Fuentes (baseball) – 1999 JC All-America Infi elder 1998 & 1999 1st Team All-CVC Ranked 3rd all-time with a .425 batting average
Pat FuentesInfi elder1998 - 19992017 Hall of Fame Induction (Fall)
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FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM 1966 Jerry Silva, 2B Fuzzy Van de Veere, SS Dean Mose, 1B Mauel Guilin, C
1967 Hank Griffi n, OF Gary Wiseman, OF Dave Mendoza, C Larry Lingenfelter, P John Farley, P Ralph Gonzales, 1B
1968 Hank Griffi n, OF Paul Gonzales, SS Andy Tafoya, 1B John Montano, P Gary Parreira, 3B Joe Pangelina, OF Wayne Dickey, P
1969 Andy Tafoya, 1B Rene Marcos, 2B Wayne Dickey, P Paul Gonzales, SS Mike Vaughn, OF
1970 Bob Simmons, C Dean Davis, P Les Contreras, SS Dan Spielman, OF Gary Benson, 3B
1971 Bob Simmons, C Rick Williams, P Greg Mesa, 3B Bill Haywood, OF
1972 Greg Mesa, C Mike Hicks, OF Rick Williams, P Bill Sterling, 1B
1973 Kevin Thornhill, MVP Gary Starling, P Glenn Garvin, SS Larry Sterling, P Kurt Knapp, CF Glenn Nobbee, OF, INF
1974 Bill Morgan, MVP Larry Daily, P Charles Davis, DH Doyle May, INF Terry Gray, P Greg Bickell, C Jim Bryan, OF Bob Grubb, OF Bob Dallas, 2B
1975 Terry Gray, MVP Randy Self, SS Doug Thiel, 1B Randy Hopkins, CF James Newell, 3B Givvy Valdez, P
1976 Fulvio Bertolotti, C Gibby Valdez, P James Newell, 3B Bob Gerhart, OF Randy Self, SS Gary Hamilton, OF Randy Wiens,P
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FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
1977 Chris Pedretti, MVP Bill Enos, OF Jim Harskamp, SS Gene Smith, P Greg Young, P Ernie Hayden, OF 1978 Audie Green, 1B Brad Lesley, MVP Craig Charron, SS Matt Vejar, 3B Wayne Hague, OF
1979 Greg Slate, C Mike Foster, P Mike Evans, P Craig Charron, INF Mark Ashworth, P Dick Vitato, INF Audie Green, INF Mike Freeman, OF Mickey Williams, INF Russ Williamson, OF Bob Ayers, C
1980 Greg Slate, C Russ Williamson, OF Mickey Williams, INF Allen Grubb, OF Dick Vitato, INF Gilbert Souza, IF Mike Evans, P Biill Mooneyham, P Bret McAfee, INF
1981 Bret McAfee, INF Gilbert Souza, INF Howard Maynor, INF Mark Bauer, P
1983 Brad Arnsberg, MVP Tim Arnsberg, P Pete Martinez, DH Rob Ferreria, INF Bart McAfee, UT Mike Ho, OF Dan Truax, INF Jordan Stevens, OF
1984 Pete Martinez, MVP Joe Kemp, OF Scott Solis, P Dan Truax, INF Bart McAfee, INF Kevin Scharsch, INF Brian Machado, DH
1985 Bob Nazabal, P Ron Seals, OF Blas Minor, P Marvin Rogers, C Joel Faulk, INF Vic Gallardo, INF Kim Flowers, OF Mike Mooneyham, DH
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SECOND TEAMFIRST TEAM
1986 Blas Minor, P Brian Boyd, INF Vic Gallardo, INF Joel Faulk, INF Mike Mooneyham, OF Marvin Rogers, C Greg Banda, OF Kevin Smith, P Mike Sexton, DH Mike Ordez, P 1987 Robbie Sapp, P Chris Butterfi eld, UT David Cardoza, INF Jon Rattazzi, OF
1988 David Minor, INF Marshall Crooks, C Eddie Bachman, OF Craig Jacobs, INF Jeff Webber, OF Eric Martin, P 1989 Charles Havel, C Jeff Ball, INF Matt Winton, OF
1990 Brandon Petersen, C Steve Whitaker, P David Zuniga, INF Matt Winton, OF
1991 Joey Chavez, P David Zuniga, 2B Brandon Petersen, C 1992 Jason Boesch, SS Tim Stine, P Terry Rich, P Donnie Tynon,P Matt Brandt, C Darin Upton, OF Javier Renteria, 1B, 3B Scotty Winton, DH Joe Sanchez
1993 Dustin Caropreso, C Tim Stine, P Ildo Martens, IF Jason Boesch, SS Scott Winton, 1B 1994 Duston Caropresso, C Mike Morris, P Skip Kiil, OF Danny Elin, OF
1995 Aaron Cervantes, SS Richard Campbell, P
1996 Kevin Nannini, OF/P Bryan Ballenger, P Henry Warden, P Brian Fuentes, P Jason Fanconi, SS Matt Mead, OF
1997 Brian Nannini, INF J.R. Diaz, C Jason Bell, OF Jason Fanconi, INF Doug Thomas, OF Matt Mead, OF Nathan Neal, DH
1998 Joey Robinson, P Frank Haase, P Pat Fuentes, INF Mike Butler, INF Nate Neal, OF Eddie Munoz, INF Jason Ingraham, UT Darren Nannini, DH
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SECOND TEAM
1999 Darren Nannini, C Jarred Walker, INF Pat Fuentes, INF Chad Bartek, OF Mike Butler, INF Frank Haase, P Danny Ayala, OF Joey Robinson, P 2000 Bob Runyon, P Travis Pedretti, P Donnie Bair, P Aaron Alexander, C Nic Brown, 1B Steve Pinocchio, 2B Jared Devine, DH 2001 David Bair, P Lane Cunningham, RHP Donnie Bair, P Hector Centeno, OF Steve Pinocchio, 2B Jared Devine, OF
2002 Steve Henricksen, P Brian Kline, P Brad Bickford, Rel P Clint Williams, C Jeff Runyon, INF Gustavo Sanchez, INF Brett Gordon, 1B Hector Centeno, OF Jeremiah Grove, OF 2003 Brandon Morris, Co-MVP Marcell Foster, OF Brett Gordon, 1B Mike Solis, OF Ricky Pinocchio, INF Blaine Umeda, 3B Rick Acebo, 2B James Smith, P Jason Peters, P
2004 Omar Aguilar, P Jason Peters, P Dusty Ryan, C A.J. Pinocchio, INF Joel Pedretti, INF Colton Silva, OF Michael Solis, OF Marcell Foster, OF Doug Fister, P/1B Utility Johnny Martinez, DH
2005 Andrew DeMott, RP Andrew Robinson, P Josh Rosson, C Tommy Bone, 1B A.J. Pinocchio, INF Travis Hendrix, INF Colton Silva, OF 2006 Matt Stabelfeld, P Tommy Bone, 1B Andrew DeMott, RP Thomas Wooten, OF Travis Hendrix, INF Eric Boyd, OF
2007 Matt Stabelfeld, P Aaron Nobee, P Alan Komori, RP Greg Euker, INF Wesley Borba, C Luis Jurado, DH Colby Ho, INF Bryan Aubrey, OF
2008 Wesley Borba, C (MVP) Broderick Floro, P Brian Gilbertson P (POY) Jason Hague, OF Bradin Hagens, P Ben Gorang, INF Bryan Aubrey, OF
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All Conference
SECOND TEAM
2009 Jason Hague, OF (MVP) Ruben Perez, INF Bradin Hagens, P Travis Anderson, C/DH Logan Todd, P Hunter Adrian, 1B Cameron Martin, P Brian Carbaugh, RP Kori Melo, INF Kori Vitato, INF Anthony Jakosa, C (All-Defensive Team MVP)
2010 Shawn Stuart, P (POY) Garrett Borba, INF Nathan Gonzalez, P Art Corona, INF Connor Oldcorn, 1B Mason Stoltenberg, DH Craig Beevers, OF Hunter Adrian, OF
2011 Jake Sisco, P (POY) Ricky Diaz, INF Anthony Mendoza, P Grant Silva, OF Michael Stewart, C Craig Beevers, OF Tynan Pedretti, INF Art Corona, INF Kirk Rocha, OF
2012 Kirk Rocha, OF (Co-MVP) Tyler Cook, P Derick Velazquez, P/DH Carl Jamison, RP (Co-MVP) Ricky Diaz, INF Russell Longworth, P Jake Barcellos, OF Grant Silva, OF
2013 Russell Longworth, P Ryan Cumberland, INF (Co-Pitcher of Year) Garrett Boothe, DH Ryan McDaniel, PH Carl Jameson, RP Ricky McColloch, INF Shota Nagatomi, OF 2014 Robbie Dallas, Utility Nick Mello, OF r Joseph Salmeri, OF Thomas Longworth, RHP Hiroki Taniguchi, RHP Shota Nagatomi, OF (Golden Glove) Jimbo Pernetti, INF
2015 Ryan Sanchez, P Darren Trainor, C Jimbo Pernetti, 1B Adam Nascimento, INF Ryan Cumberland, INF Dalton Beatty, OF Joseph Salmeri, OF Curtis Kellogg, DH 2016 Asuka Hashimoto, INF (Golden Glove) Ryan Sanchez, P Ricky Mena, INF (Golden Glove) Blake Cederlind, RP Vick Tiscareno, OF Dalton Beatty, OF Alex Pallios, DH
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2017 Derek Molina, INF/P (MVP) Colton Horner, C (Golden Glove) Nate McGhee, P (POY, GG) Jesus Duran, INF Nicholas Gonzales, P Ryan Frakes, 1B (FOY) Asuka Hashimoto, INF Alex Pallios, OF Trevor Chaney, DH
2010 Shawn Stuart, P (POY) Garrett Borba, INF Nathan Gonzalez, P Art Corona, INF Connor Oldcorn, 1B Mason Stoltenberg, DH Craig Beevers, OF Hunter Adrian, OF
2011 Jake Sisco, P (POY) Ricky Diaz, INF Anthony Mendoza, P Grant Silva, OF Michael Stewart, C Craig Beevers, OF Tynan Pedretti, INF Art Corona, INF Kirk Rocha, OF
2012 Kirk Rocha, OF (Co-MVP) Tyler Cook, P Derick Velazquez, P/DH Carl Jamison, RP (Co-MVP) Ricky Diaz, INF Russell Longworth, P Jake Barcellos, OF Grant Silva, OF
2013 Russell Longworth, P Ryan Cumberland, INF (Co-Pitcher of Year) Garrett Boothe, DH Ryan McDaniel, PH Carl Jameson, RP Ricky McColloch, INF Shota Nagatomi, OF 2014 Robbie Dallas, Utility Nick Mello, OF r Joseph Salmeri, OF Thomas Longworth, RHP Hiroki Taniguchi, RHP Shota Nagatomi, OF (Golden Glove) Jimbo Pernetti, INF
2015 Ryan Sanchez, P Darren Trainor, C Jimbo Pernetti, 1B Adam Nascimento, INF Ryan Cumberland, INF Dalton Beatty, OF Joseph Salmeri, OF Curtis Kellogg, DH 2016 Asuka Hashimoto, INF (Golden Glove) Ryan Sanchez, P Ricky Mena, INF (Golden Glove) Blake Cederlind, RP Vick Tiscareno, OF Dalton Beatty, OF Alex Pallios, DH
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