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April 19 2009

Games for White Rock are ON! We will be meeting at the Departure Bay Ferry for 8am

 

April 7 2009

 

Alumni Update

NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	AVG	GP	GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG%	BB	HBP	SO	GDP	OB%	SF	SH	SB	ATT
Grant Vickers	Mesa State College	Apr 3 2009	0.404	34	33	114	34	46	10	0	2	32	62	0.544	17	3	3	1	0.471	6	4	1	1
Jake Dunbar	USAO	Apr 7 2009	0.360	19	14	50	18	18	5	0	2	13	29	0.580	8	1	9	0	0.443	2	1	1	4
Greg Wallace	U of Evansville	Apr 7 2009	0.271	26	24	85	15	23	3	1	4	11	40	0.471	9	3	19	1	0.361	0	1	3	5
Donny MacQuarrie	Jamestown College	Apr 7 2009	0.333	7	5	18	7	6	0	0	0	6	6	0.333	3	1	4	NA	0.455	0	1	2	3
NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	ERA	W	L	APP	GS	CG	SHO	CBO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	2B	3B	HR	AB	BAVG	WP
Brandon Dean	USAO	Apr 7 2009	5.04	2	0	16	0	0	0	0	2	25.0	35	23	14	15	18	4	3	5	108	0.324	4
Danny Brit-Foster	UBC	Apr 4 2009	3.93	2	2	8	6	1	0	1	0	36.2	34	17	16	7	24	5	2	2	136	0.25	0
Dave Walkling	Midland College	Mar 25 2009	8.55	1	0	7	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	13.2	7	16	13	5	11	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Nick Peruzo	Okanagan College	NA
Greg Doyle	Jamestown College	Apr 7 2009	6.94	2	0	3	3	0	0	0	0	11.2	10	9	9	11	5	1	0	0	58	0.217	1

 
 

April 3 2009

2009 SEASON PREVIEW

The 2009 version of the Nanaimo Premier Pirates will have an “old school” feel to the program this year. Former Premier Pirate, Pete Entwistle takes over as head coach this year and will be joined with another former Pirate player and coach Mike Rogers. The coaching staff will be rounded out with Parksville Royals alumni Justin Millward, and Daryl Robson. A strong class of senior's will reunite with a strong group of first year players and will define what Premier Pirates Baseball is all about.  They are a hard working group with a lot of grit and passion for the game. Team chemistry couldn't be better as players play for each other and pick each other up. There is a lot of skill and opportunities for this group to develop into clutch players. We have a smaller roster this year which will lead to a lot more playing time for some players. As a coaching staff we are looking forward to watching the team and players develop into complete baseball players. We truly have some "Difference Makers" on the team; they have the ability to change an outcome of a game in a single opportunity.  We are a team that will leave it all out on the field and get after it every game.   Pitching On the mound the Pirates will welcome back Steven McKinnon, Cody Chartrand, and Darren Kolk. Both McKinnon and Chartrand will continue to build on strong seasons last year, while Kolk will be looked upon to increase in his innings on the mound this year. Derek Garrow a Ladysmith product has looked impressive this spring. Garrow is a welcomed addition who has looked right at home in the Pirates Program. Jordan Clarkson comes to the senior squad this year after being named the Junior Pirates Top Pitcher in 2008. Jordan Kornberger and Jay Huggins have look strong on the mound and will see some valuable innings out of the bullpens this year.   Corner Infield Jay Huggins will be making the change from 1st base last season to 3rd this season. Jay shows great patients at the plate and will look to improve upon his hit total of last season. Cody Andreychuk, Steve McKinnon, and Cody Chartrand will share time at 1st base and the DH spot this year. McKinnon is one of the top athletes in the province, while Chartrand will provide excellent leadership. Andreychuk who has worked hard in the gym during the off season will build upon his strong finish at the plate during the 2008 season.   Middle Infield Jordan Romine will be our starting shortstop this year. His speed and athleticism is a great asset up the middle. The coaching staff will be looking for him to develop as a leader on the infield. Curt Schulenberg, Jordan Rogers and Shayne Kelly will be battling it out for the starting spot at 2nd base. All three are great players and it will be fun to watch them battle it out for the starting spot.     Outfield Blake Robson, Darren Kolk, Shayne Kelly and Jordan Kornberger will be patrolling the outfield this year. Robson will look to spark the offense at the leadoff spot, and has the opportunity to change the game in the field with his ability to track down a fly ball. Kolk and Kelly will be solid hitters in the middle of the Pirates order, while Jordan Kornberger has looked impressive this spring playing multiple positions.   Catching The Premier Pirates are once again strong behind the plate with Jordan Rogers and Jordan Kornberger. Both will have runners on there toes as both like to show off thier arms. Rogers and Kornberger will be pushing each other to become better the entire season.   The 2009 Premier Pirates are a tight group of competitive players. This group has been together for a long time and will look to finish there final season together strong.

March 25 2009

 

ALUMNI UPDATE

NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	AVG	GP	GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG%	BB	HBP	SO	GDP	OB%	SF	SH	SB	ATT	PO	A	E	FLD%
Grant Vickers	Mesa State College	Mar 25 2009	0.424	29	28	99	31	42	10	0	2	28	58	0.586	14	3	1	0	0.484	6	3	1	1	150	23	1	0.994
Jake Dunbar	USAO	Mar 23 2009	0.375	17	14	48	18	18	5	0	2	13	29	0.604	8	1	9	0	0.458	2	1	1	4	6	0	0	1.000
Greg Wallace	U of Evansville	Mar 23 2009	0.273	17	15	55	7	15	1	1	2	7	24	0.436	5	1	17	1	0.344	0	0	3	5	4	0	0	1.000
Donny MacQuarrie	Jamestown College	Mar 25 2009	0.333	7	5	18	7	6	0	0	0	6	6	0.333	3	1	4	NA	0.455	0	1	2	3	2	0	1	0.667
NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	ERA	W	L	APP	GS	CG	SHO	CBO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	2B	3B	HR	AB	BAVG	WP	HBP	BK	SFA	SHA
Brandon Dean	USAO	Mar 23 2009	3.72	2	0	14	0	0	0	0	2	19.1	27	16	8	11	17	4	3	3	82	0.329	4	3	0	1	1
Danny Brit-Foster	UBC	Mar 23 2009	3.04	2	1	6	4	0	0	1	0	26.2	22	10	9	5	17	4	2	1	96	0.229	0	4	1	1	3
Dave Walkling	Midland College	Mar 25 2009	8.55	1	0	7	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	13.2	7	16	13	5	11	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Nick Peruzo	Okanagan College	NA
Greg Doyle	Jamestown College	Mar 25 2009	6.94	2	0	3	3	0	0	0	0	11.2	10	9	9	11	5	1	0	0	58	0.217	1	1	0	0	0

March 20th 2009

Tomorrows game vs the Parksville Royals has been postponed due to field conditions.

March 16th 2009

After a rough month filled with snow and rain the 2009 Premier Pirates tryouts sessions are now over, and the 2009 roster is now posted.

Stay tuned for the 2009 Season Preview!

March 8th 2009

DUE TO SNOW Tryouts are cancelled for today Mar 8. Tryouts will resume on Friday for an game against the college team. If you are not contacted for this game we will see you at the field at 10am March 14th.

Feb 27, 2009

TRYOUTS PUSHED BACK

Due to this weeks weather and field conditions, the Nanaimo Pirates have cancelled tryouts for this weekend.

New tryout dates are:

March 7^th 10:00am-2:30pm Serauxmen Stadium

March 8^th 10:00am-2:30pm Serauxmen Stadium

March 13^th Exhibition game vs VIU Mariners (Premier Pirates eligible players only)

March 14^th 10:00am-2:30pm Serauxmen Stadium

March 15^th 10am-2:30pm Serauxmen Stadium

Players are reminded to dress professionally and be prepared for cold weather. Players must also pack a lunch.

 

COLLEGE ALUMNI STATS

NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	AVG	GP	GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG%	BB	HBP	SO	GDP	OB%	SF	SH	SB	ATT	PO	A	E	FLD%
Grant Vickers	Mesa State College	Feb 23 2009	0.514	11	10	35	12	18	4	0	1	12	25	0.714	4	0	0	0	0.512	4	0	0	0	43	12	1	0.982
Jake Dunbar	USAO	Feb 27 2009	0.389	12	NA	36	15	14	5	0	2	11	25	0.694	6	0	6	0	0.555	1	0	1	3	2	0	0	1.000
Greg Wallace	U of Evansville	Feb 26 2009	0.200	3	3	10	1	2	0	0	1	1	5	0.500	2	0	5	0	0.333	0	0	1	2	4	0	0	1.000
Donny MacQuarrie	Jamestown College	Feb 27 2009	0.333	1	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	0	0	0	NA	0.33	0	0	NA	NA	2	0	1	0.667
NAME	SCHOOL	AS OF	ERA	W	L	APP	GS	CG	SHO	CBO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	2B	3B	HR	AB	BAVG	WP	HBP	BK	SFA	SHA
Brandon Dean	USAO	Feb 27 2009	3.86	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	2	11	16	7	5	3	11	3	0	0	49	0.327	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Danny Brit-Foster	UBC	Feb 12 2009	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	7	0.143	0	0	0	0	0
Dave Walkling	Midland College	Feb 27 2009	3.38	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	8	7	5	3	1	4	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Nick Peruzo	Okanagan College	NA
Greg Doyle	Jamestown College	Feb 27 2009	4.5	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	1	1	1	1	NA	NA	NA	8	0.375	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA

 

 

 

Feb 25, 2009

 CONGRATULATIONS BRYAN DUMESNIL 

  

World Baseball Classic adds Nanaimo Premier Pirate Alumni

www.tsn.ca 

DUNEDIN, Fla. - The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.

Ace Scott Richmond, a hopeful with the Toronto Blue Jays, and reliever Jesse Crain, a key setup man for the Minnesota Twins, headline a list of 13 arms filled with already-weres and yet-to-bes named to the final 28-man roster unveiled Tuesday.

Minus the injured Jeff Francis, Rich Harden and Erik Bedard, and without Ryan Dempster and Eric Gagne who declined to play, an area that might have been a strength for Canada in the 16-country tournament instead looks like a liability.

"We know some of our pitchers are lacking experience but they're not lacking capability," Whitt said on a conference call. "How are they going to perform on the big stage?

"Only time will tell."

The Canadians can only hope the pitchers give the offence an honest chance to outslug opponents. With Justin Morneau, Jason Bay, Russ Martin, Joey Votto, Matt Stairs and Mark Teahen leading the lineup, scoring runs shouldn't be an issue.

"We're hoping our offence will carry our team," said Whitt.

Joining Richmond and Crain on the staff are: veteran national team stalwarts Chris Begg, Mike Johnson and Steve Green; Dave Davidson, part of Canada's Olympic team in Beijing; Vince Perkins, who pitched in the 2006 Classic; and prospects Phillippe Aumont, Scott Diamond, Christopher Leroux, Bryan Dumesnil, T.J. Burton and Brooks McNiven.

Who pitches when remains undecided, according to Whitt.

The national team hosts Pool C at Rogers Centre and opens play March 7 versus the United States. Does Whitt load up his pitchers for a chance to take the down the Americans in a repeat of the thrilling 8-6 win at the 2006 Classic, or does he save the big guns for an elimination game later on?

Venezuela and Italy are also in Pool C and meet March 7, too. The two winners play for a spot in the second round while the two losers clash to avoid elimination. Another match follows between the loser of the winners game and the winner of the losers game to determine the second team that advances.

The Americans and Venezuelans are both fairly stacked, while the Italians are the pool's minnow. Trying to map it out is no simple task.

"We really haven't had a formal decision on how we're going to align our pitching staff," said Whitt. "It's really a roll of the dice."

Aumont, selected 11th overall by the Seattle Mariners in 2007, is intriguing because he may have the best raw stuff on the team. But he's just 20 and comes with tight restrictions on his usage due to lingering elbow soreness from last season.

He can only throw 25 pitches or one inning in his first outing.

At least Canada has a lineup capable of doing the heavy lifting.

Morneau will start at first; Pete Orr and Stubby Clapp will share duties at second; Chris Barnwell is the shortstop; Teahen is the third baseman with Shawn Bowman and Corey Koskie, recovered enough from his concussion issues, backing him up; Martin will handle the catching duties with Luke Carlin and Brett Lawrie, picked 17th overall by Milwaukee last year, behind him; and Bay, Stairs, Adam Stern and Nick Weglarz will play the outfield.

Votto, a first baseman, will likely DH but could end up in left field.

Whitt said he's been kicking around several batting orders and plans to use the team's training camp starting Monday in Dunedin, Fla., to make decisions. Canada also has exhibition games against Toronto, Philadelphia and the Yankees in which to experiment.

"Everything is in pencil right now," said Whitt. "I want to see who's swinging the bat well.

"The bottom line is to win."

Whitt also floated the idea of Teahen playing second, something he's experimenting with at Kansas City Royals camp. Should Koskie show signs of being able to play every day, that may become a viable option.

But Koskie, who hasn't played since July 5, 2006 when he fell on his head chasing a fly ball with the Brewers, would have to show that he's capable of handling that type of activity. He was initially added to the roster simply to be a bat off the bench.

"He's going to get some at-bats (in the exhibition games)," said Whitt. "I really want to see how he's swinging the bat." 

Feb 23, 2009

University of Evansville http://www.gopurpleaces.com/news/2009/2/21/BB_0221093637.aspx?path=baseball

Johnson City, Tenn. – The University of Evansville Purple Aces baseball team scored five runs in the top of the third inning, but could not hold off a ninth inning rally by the host East Tennessee State University Buccaneers on Saturday, falling by a score of 9-8 at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tennessee.

East Tennessee opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning on a solo home run by Paul Hoilman.  The lead would not last long, as the Aces would explode for five runs in the top of the third.  After Jim Viscomi doubled to right field, Viscomi proceeded to steal third base and home to notch Evansville’s first run of the game.  The Aces used the long ball to score the remaining four runs in the inning, on a three run home run by Cody Fick and a solo shot by Greg Wallace, to increase the lead to 5-1.

After ETSU closed the gap to 5-3 by scoring a run in both the third and fourth innings, Alex Acheson smashed a triple to left field to score Tom Heithoff to widen to lead to 6-3.

The Aces surrendered home runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, as Ben Allen would launch a two-run shot in the sixth and Bo Reeder would send a solo shot out of the park in the seventh to put ETSU up 7-6.

Down by one run entering the ninth, Evansville rallied for two runs.  After Acheson and Viscomi hit back-to-back singles, Andy Smith would knock in Acheson on an RBI groundout.  Andy Pascoe would follow with a single up the middle to knock in Viscomi, putting the Aces on top 8-7 heading into the bottom of the ninth.

The Bucs tied the game in the ninth, scoring their first run on a double play groundout and the game winner four batters later on a bases loaded walk.

“We competed well again today,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “I thought that we did a good job of executing at the plate, and guys really battled hard and I liked the energy and enthusiasm that the team played with.  

“We still need to learn how to win though.  The good thing is though is that it is early, and if we continue to play with the same type of energy and enthusiasm that we did today, the wins will come.  I am sure of it.”

Evansville (0-2) and East Tennessee (2-0) will conclude their series Sunday.  First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m.

 

UBC Thunderbirds http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/sports_team_story.asp?id=2&storyid=3059

 

OAKLAND - The UBC Thunderbirds (8-1, 4-0) completed the four game sweep of Patten College today with wins of 4-1 and 3-2 in a double header on the opening weekend of NAIA regular season play.

 

"Overall, it was a bad day for our offense with only 12 hits in 16 innings but two wins is the key," said UBC head coach Terry McKaig who saw his T-Birds put up 18 runs yesterday in a pair of games against Patten. "Pitching and defense dominated the weekend and we only gave up five runs in four games."

Earning the win in the front half of the double header was Taylor King who went four and two-third innings, giving up just one run and five hits while striking out two. Eric Brown got the unconventional save, pitching two and one-third innings as he gave up no runs and no hits.

The T-Birds had an equally impressive performance from their pitchers in game two with rookie Danny Britton-Foster getting the win in his first NAIA start. The Ladysmith, BC native went six strong with four strikeouts while giving up just a single run and four hits. Shawn Hetherington got the save throwing a scoreless ninth inning after Josh Brink pitched two innings giving up one run.

Nic Lendvoy provided the majority of the T-Bird offence today, notching four RBIs, including three in the first game as he hit a two-run homer to pace UBC to victory.

Ryan Pilgrim was also solid at the plate, especially in game two, as he went 2-for-4, with two RBIs and a double.

The offence may have stalled a bit today but McKaig kept the 'Birds aggressive on the base paths, with UBC notching 12 stolen bases on the day.

UBC moves to 4-0 in the regular season and continues NAIA play next weekend on the road, taking on Concordia in Portland.

 

Mesa State College http://www.mesamavs.com/news/2009/2/21/BB_0221094230.aspx?path=baseball

The Mavericks racked up 35 runs and 37 hits in a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers. The Mavericks won the first game by a score of 25-10 and game two by a score of 10-2.In Game 1, Maverick Senior SS Matt Bodenchuk (Boulder, CO) hit for the cycle in order. He singled in the second inning, doubled in the third, tripled in the fifth, and hit a solo homerun to right in the seventh. He tallied six RBI to bring his season total to a team leading 15.Reliever Scott Bachman (Ft. Collins, CO) notched his first victory of the season in relief of starter TJ Butch. Bachman (1-0) pitched five innings in relief allowing nine hits, three runs, and walking one. He also had 4 strikeouts.Regis was lead by C Patrick Farrell who two hits and five RBI. Both hits were homeruns, his fifth and sixth of the season.

In the nightcap, the Maverick offense was lead by C Grant Vickers (Nanaimo, BC). Grant added three hits to his team leading hit total, including his fourth double of the season. Senior LHP Chris Carma (Salinas, CA) pitched five innings of five hit baseball to earn his first victory of the season. Carma (1-1) added eight strikeouts to his team leading total of 10. The Mavericks and Rangers will conclude the series tomorrow with a single game starting at noon. Reminder that the Mavericks will face the Red Storm of Dixie State in a doubleheader on Monday starting at 1:00

 

 

 

Feb 17, 2009

University of Science and Art Oklahoma  http://www.usao.edu/baseball/2009/releases/fu-12.html

CHICKASHA – With a Monday sweep of Friends University, the University of Science and Arts baseball team won its fourth straight game and its 10th of the season. The 8-5 win in game one and the 10-3 win in game two improved the Drovers to 10-1 on the season as they begin conference play.

With a five-run third inning, USAO jumped out to a 5-1 lead in game one. Brad Sylvester hit a two-run single, and Luke Krobath and Joe Burnell also drove in runs to go along with two Friends errors.

With a 6-1 lead Friends rallied with four runs in the sixth inning, but two unearned runs in the fifth inning sealed the USAO win. Matt Sopic collected the win with four strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings pitched. Brandon Dean earned the save throwing 2 1/3 scoreless innings allowing only two hits with two strikeouts in relief.

USAO jumped out to a quick lead in game two as Josh Moore got things started with a first-inning triple. A two-out double by Sylvester scored Daniel Wood, Greg Ylda and R.J. Nieto as USAO took a 3-0 lead. Jake Dunbar doubled in Shea Hall in the second to give USAO a 4-0 lead.

With a two-run double by Beau Bentley, USAO put up four more runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding 8-1 lead. Derrick Wilkerson gave up only two earned runs on five hits in five innings with five strikeouts in his debut to help the Drovers to one of the best starts in school history.

The team begins Sooner Athletic Conference play at Rogers State at 2 p.m. Thursday, and then the Drovers host a Saturday doubleheader against RSU beginning at 1 p.m.

Feb 16, 2009

Midland College  http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/ 

 

The Midland College baseball team swept Friday's doubleheader with Temple College at Christensen Stadium with some clutch late-inning performances.

MC (5-1) won the first game, 8-7 in eight innings, and then beat Temple (7-3) 6-4 in the second game.

Freshman right-hander David Walkling lasted until the sixth inning for MC in the first game, which went into extra innings. Walkling's battery mate Toby Semler went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Reid Redman went 2-for-4 with an RBI. In the bottom of the eighth, the Chaps pushed across the winning run.

In the second game, sophomore releiver and Greenwood graduate Logan Bawcom struck out three batters in the final 1 1/3 innings to earn his first save of the season. Semler continued to swing a hot bat, going 3-for-3.

Midland College and Temple College play another doubleheader at noon today at Christensen Stadium.

University of Science and Art Oklahoma http://www.usao.edu/baseball/2009/sched09.html

Jake Dunbar continues to impress in the early season. Dunbar went 3-4 with a homerun, 4 runs scored and 2 RBIs to help the University of Science and Art to a 12-5 win over Mt Mercy.

Brandon Dean came pitched the final inning giving up 1 hit while striking out 1 batter.

Science and Art Oklahoma went onto sweep Mt Mercy with a 10-3 and 7-1 win on Saturday. Box score was not available.

Mesa State College http://www.mesamavs.com/schedule.aspx?path=baseball&  

#23 Mesa State and #3 Chico State split a doubleheader today at Suplizio Field. The Wildcats won Game 1, 6-4. The Mavericks took Game 2 by a score of 8-5.

 In Game 1, Chico starter Mike Robbins was outstanding pitching 5.2 innings before allowing a hit. Robbins (1-0) pitched 5.2 innings allowing only a hit, he walked 5 and struck out 5. Andrew Pluta and Jordan Lindebaum pitched the final 1.1 innings to close out the game. Lindebaum recorded his first save of the season. Chico State's Josh Meagher pounded his 3rd homerun of the season, a solo shot to right-center. For the Mavericks, Grant Vickers (Nanaimo, BC) broke up the no-no in the 6th with a 2 RBI single to center and pinch hitter Kevin Becker (San Jose, CA) notched the only two hits for the game.Chris Carma took the loss going 4.2 innings allowing 7 hits and 4 runs while striking out one and walking one.

 In Game 2, Mesa State was led by C Grant Vickers. Vickers collected 3 hits including his first homerun of the season, a solo shot that put the Mavericks up for good. 2B Kevin Becker tallied 2 hits and 3 RBI's in the win for the Mavericks. Kevin Chritz (Aurora, CO) received the win in relief of starter Andy Williams (Taos, NM). Chritz pitched 1.1 innings and allowed 3 hits and a run in the win. RHP Aaron Guinn (Vancouver, WA) picked up his first save of the season allowing a hit and a walk in his lone inning of work. Chico's offense was paced by LF Jordan Larson who had 3 hits. Mike Gleason took the loss for the Wildcats going 1.2 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks while striking out 1. The two teams will try to close out the series tomorrow, weather pending. First pitch is slated for 11:30am Mountain Time.

 

 

 

Feb 13, 2009

 

Vickers goes 4 for 4 with 2 doubles vs. #3 Chico State

MESA STATE COLLEGE  http://www.mesamavs.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball

        The #23 Mavericks prevailed today at Suplizio Field beating the #3 Wildcats of Chico State, 7-4. Mesa State improves its record to 3-1 while the Wildcats fall to 3-2.
        RF Mike Provencher (El Paso, TX) finished the day going 2 for 4 with 2 homeruns moving his season total to 3. Grant Vickers (Nanaimo, BC) went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles. The Wildcats were paced by 1B Josh Meagher who was 2 for 4 with a pair of homers and C Cody Dee who was 2 for 4 with his 3rd homerun of the season.
        RHP Jason Fronczak (Bishop, CA) notched his first victory of the season. Fronczak (1-0) pitched 5 innings allowing 7 hits and 1 walk. Freshman LHP Garrett Carenter (Bellflower, CA) picked up his first save of the season throwing 4 shutout innings allowing 1 hit, 2 walks, and striking out 2. The Wildcats RHP Pete Mickartz dropped to 0-1.
        The 2 teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow at 12:00pm at Suplizio Field.

 

BASE: T-Birds Comeback Effort Falls Short http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/sports_team.asp?id=2 

Thursday, February 12, 2009

VANCOUVER - The UBC Thunderbirds (0-1) lost their first game of the season, dropping a 4-3 decision to no.16 ranked Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (5-0) Thursday afternoon at FPU Field.

The T-Birds fell behind early, giving up three runs in the first inning, and were unable to make up the difference late in the game. UBC scored a single run in each of the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings but their comeback effort ended when Nic Lendvoy hit into a game ending double play.

Jon Syrnyk had pulled the T-Birds to within one with a single in the top of the ninth that cashed in Sammie Starr from second.

FPU brought in Brian Oliver to face Ryan Pilgrim who singled up the middle to move Syrnyk to second but the Sunbird reliever got out of the jam with the Lendvoy double play ball.

Both Syrnyk and Pllgrim finished the day with a pair of hits, as the T-Birds had seven on the afternoon. Bob Foerster and Starr had the other UBC RBIs.

Eric Brown got the start for the T-Birds and went five strong with four hits and five strikeouts while giving up four runs, but only one earned.

Taylor King and rookie Dan Britton-Foster combined to give up just one hit in relief and picked up three strikeouts.

Matt Mazzoni picked up the win for FPU, even though he gave up the Syrynk RBI in the top of the ninth.

Fresno Pacific notched eight hits with Case Rigby getting a team-high three.

UBC continues their California swing tomorrow with a match-up against Concordia-Irvine at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Feb 12, 2009

Canada close to finalizing roster for WBC By Shi Davidi, THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada has only a few more decisions left to make ahead of the Feb. 22 deadline for participating countries to submit their final 28-man World Baseball Classic rosters. It is believed the national team staff has settled and secured the necessary approvals for 13 pitchers and 13 position players, with final choices on one more of each still remaining. Many of the position players have been obvious all along. Likely to be named to the Canadian squad when all 16 teams are officially unveiled Feb. 24 are: catchers Russ Martin and Luke Carlin; infielders Justin Morneau, Joey Votto, Stubby Clapp, Pete Orr, Chris Barnwell and Shawn Bowman; and outfielders Jason Bay, Matt Stairs, Mark Teahen, Adam Stern and Nick Weglarz. Piecing together the pitching staff has been a much tougher challenge for Canadian officials, especially after injuries forced Rich Harden and Jeff Francis to the sidelines while Ryan Dempster opted against playing. Scott Richmond is the de facto ace, Eric Gagne and Jesse Crain will anchor the bullpen, while national team mainstays Chris Begg, Mike Johnson and Steve Green are back for another go. Others said to be joining them include: Dave Davidson, part of Canada's Olympic team in Beijing; Vince Perkins, who pitched in the 2006 Classic; and prospects Scott Diamond; Christopher Leroux; Bryan Dumensil; T.J. Burton; and Blake Hawksworth. Meanwhile, the Canadians got some good news from recent reports that New York Mets ace Johan Santana likely won't suit up for Venezuela at the Classic. Canada will host Pool C in Toronto and compete against the United States, Venezuela and Italy and its predominantly left-handed lineup might have had to face the left-handed Santana in an elimination game. The Canadians begin play March 7 with an afternoon tilt versus the United States, while Venezuela takes on Italy that evening. Play continues under a double-knockout format, with the first two teams to two losses going home.

Feb 10, 2009

Mesa State College http://www.mesamavs.com/news/2009/2/8/BB_0208093450.aspx

Mesa State split a doubleheader with Grand Canyon University losing Game 1, 3-1 before winning Game 2, 25-12. The Mavericks (2-1) lost a pitchers duel in Game 1, which lasted an hour and 21 minutes and outlasted Grand Canyon in an offensive slugfest in Game 2.

 In Game 1, Senior RHP Kevin Chritz (0-1) took the loss going 6 innings giving up 4 hits, 2 walks with 7 strikeouts. Chritz surrendered a 2-run homerun to the 'Lopes C Austin Stockfisch in the 4th before giving up a solo shot to Stockfisch in the 6th.

The Mavericks offense was supplied by the catching duo of Marty Rover (Tempe, AZ) and Grant Vickers (Nanaimo, BC). Rover had 2 hits in the game while Vickers had the Mavericks lone RBI.

 In the nightcap, the Mavericks exploded for 25 runs on 22 hits. OF Craig Lanzarotta (Salt Lake City, UT) collected 4 hits and 2 RBI. 2B Austin Buck (Westminster, CO), OF Greg Anderson (Tempe, AZ), and 1B Matt Bodenchuk (Boulder, CO) each had 3 hits. Bodenchuk also added his 2nd homerun of the season in the 6th inning, a solo shot to rightfield.

Junior RHP Chris Shea (Boulder City, NV) picked up the win in relief of starter LHP Scott Bachman. Shea (1-0) pitched 3.1 innings surrendering 8 hits walking 2 and striking out 4.

Game 4 is scheduled for noon Sunday in Phoenix, AZ weather pending. A storm has moved into the area and is expected to dump a significant amount of rain overnight.

Feb 9 2009

University of Science and Arts Oklahoma http://www.usao.edu/baseball/

CHICKASHA – Behind five home runs the University of Science and Arts cruised to a 19-6 home opening win over Bethany College Friday afternoon at Bill Smith Ballpark. USAO belted out 12 extra-base hits as the team improved to 4-0 on the season with a Saturday doubleheader remaining against the Swedes beginning at noon.

Junior pitcher Nate Hammons picked up his first win of the season after giving up only one earned and four hits in four innings of work. He struck out two batters and has 13 total strikeouts in seven innings of work this season. Brady Taylor pitched two hitless innings with one strikeout in relief.

The Drovers jumped out to a big lead with three runs in the first inning and four in the second. Leading 7-1 the USAO offense exploded with a nine-run third inning that started with a solo home run by Joe Burnell. Brandt Lierle added a two-run home run, and Dalton House sent a three-run shot over the left centerfield wall to account for most of the scoring.

In the sixth Jake Dunbar entered as a pinch hitter and added to the lead with a two-run homer scoring Brad Sylvester, and Lierle made it back-to-back homers with his fourth bomb of the young season.

Bethany scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning on four hits and one Drover error.

Lierle finished the day 3-for-4 with five RBIs a double and two home runs while House and catcher Luke Krobath went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs. Krobath doubled off the left field wall in each of his first two at bats.

  

Feb 6, 2009

Wallace Named To Pre-Season Wallace Award Watch List University of Evansville www.gopurpleaces.com

University of Evansville sophomore outfielder Greg Wallace (Nanaimo, British Columbia/Dover Bay S.S.) has been named to the 2009 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award Pre-season Watch List by the College Baseball Foundation. The Wallace Award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate baseball player in conjunction with the College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

 

Wallace earned 2008 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America status last spring after pacing the Purple Aces and leading all Missouri Valley Conference freshmen in both hitting and extra-base hits with a .317 average, 17 doubles, two triples, and two home runs. Wallace pounded out a team-best 64 base hits in 52 games played, while becoming the first freshman to lead Evansville in hitting since Ryan Brownlee did so in 1994. Wallace ranked among the MVC’s leaders in doubles during the regular-season with 17, while also ranking among the Valley’s best defensively with nine outfield assists as UE’s starting left fielder.

 

The Wallace Award is entering its sixth year of existence. Past winners include current Major League players Kurt Suzuki, Alex Gordon, and David Price and former No. 1 draft picks Brad Lincoln and Buster Posey. The 2009 award banquet will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2 in the United Spirit Arena on the campus of Texas Tech University.

 

Greg Wallace will be one of 26 returning letterwinners for first-year head coach Wes Carroll’s UE baseball team this spring. First-pitch for the 2009 season is set for 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20 as the Purple Aces will open the season with a three-game series at East Tennessee State in Johnson City, Tennessee.

  

Feb 4, 2009

The Nanaimo Premier Pirates coaching staff would like to congratulate Danny Britton-Foster and his Family!  Thursday, 22 January 2009 18:21

The BC Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) and the UBC Baseball team are pleased to announce that RHP Danny Britton-Foster of the Nanaimo Pirates has been awarded the 2008 BCPBL/UBC Baseball award. Britton-Foster was an all-conference selection in 2008 and a member of the Canadian Junior National Team for most of the summer.  He went 4-4 with a 2.20 ERA in 51 inn pitched.  His season also included 2 no hitters. The BCPBL/UBC Baseball award was formed in 2005 and is awarded to a top BCPBL player who commits to attend school and play baseball at UBC.  The award is $6,000/year for the player’s 4 years of playing eligibility.  It was last awarded in 2006 to RHP/1B Scott Webster of the North Shore Twins.

Feb 2, 2009

The Nanaimo Premier Pirates are please to announce the coaching staff for the 2009 season.

After coaching the Nanaimo Palladian Junior Pirates in 2008, Pete Entwistle will take over for as Head Coach for the Premier Pirates. Coach Entwistle becomes the 5th head coach in the team’s history.

Joining Coach Entwistle will be Assistant Coach Justin Millward, Pitching Coach Daryl Robson, and Hitting Coach Mike Rogers.

Coach Millward and Coach Robson come to the Pirates organization from Island rival Parksville Royals, while Coach Rogers is a Nanaimo Premier Pirates alumni.

All four coaches played together on the IBI Pioneers (VIBI Mariners) in the first year of the CCBC. 

The coaching staff would like to remind potential players that tryouts are less than four weeks away. Click on the Calendar Link to find time and location of the tryouts. 

 

Jan 20, 2009

After leading the Nanaimo Premier Pirates to a final four finish in 2008, head coach Scott Wallis has moved to become an assistant coach with the Okanagan College Baseball of the CCBC. Also gone for the 2009 season is long time General Manager Gary Diamond.  Gary has worked hard over the years to help our student athlete’s move onto college and university programs.  The Nanaimo Premier Pirates would like to thank both Scott and Gary for all the hard work they put in, and wish them the best in the future.