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The Bandits Baseball Club is in its 16th year of providing training for players ages 8 to 18.  In addition, the Bandits Baseball Club is sponsoring the following travel teams for 2012:  8u, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u, 16u, 17u, & 18u as well as 2 age groups for Girls Softball.  Bandits's teams are not about winning at all cost, but rather see the "big picture" of  a player's career.  The Bandits stress fundamentals, knowledge and playing the game the right way.  We're here to assist the player with achieving his goals, whether it be playing high school baseball, college baseball, or possibly beyond.  The Bandits' program has produced scores of good high school players and almost as many college players in the past 16 years.  Feel free to browse our site and contact us if you should have any questions. 

The Indiana Bandits Baseball and Softball Club has a new website!!!  The new site is under construction, but is quickly being finished.  In the interm, we will maintain both websites.  The new website is:

www.indianabandits.org

 Click on the link above and check out the new site!!!

 The following is a listing of teams registered or interested in the 2012 tournaments at Bandit Yard:

• Spring Classic (April 19-22)
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
    • Mason Redsox (OH)
    • Plainfield Havoc
  • 10u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Wise)
• Early Bird Wood Bat (April 26-29)
  • 11u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Garrett)
  • 12u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)
    • IBA Storm
    • Indiana Venom
    • Samurai Baseball Club (KY)
    • Trinity Stone Cutters
    • Travelers Baseball
• Mother's Day Classic (May 10-13)
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
    • Indiana Mustangs
    • New Pal Dragons
  • 10u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Wise)
• Swing Into Spring (May 17-20)
  • 11u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Garrett)
    • Indiana Mustangs
    • Lafayette Lightning
    • Central Indiana Storm
    • IBA Storm
    • Knights Baseball
  • 12u
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)
    • Central Indiana Storm
• Blowout at the Yard (May 31 - June 3)
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
    • Indiana Black Sox
  • 13u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Christopher)
    • Indiana Sox
    • Indiana Bulls
• 4th Annual Jerry Lovell Memorial (June 7-10)
  • 8u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Martin)
    • Terre Haute Havoc
    • Indiana Bulls
    • Franklin Grizzly Cubs
  • 12u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)
    • Trinity Stone Cutters
    • Indiana Bulls
  • 14u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Gibson)
    • New Palestine Dragons
    • Pony Express
• June Jamboree (June 14-17)
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
    • Cincinnati Stix
  • 10u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Wise)
    • Cincinnati Red Stockings
    • Grove City Vipers - Red
  • 13u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Christopher)
    • Flash Baseball - Blue (OH)
    • Indiana Elite
• Bandits Brawl (June 21-24)
  • 12u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)
    • IBA Storm
• Summer Showdown (June 28-July 1)
  • 8u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Martin)
  • 11u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Garrett)
    • Michiana Scrapers
    • Indiana Blazers
• Firecracker Classic (July 3 & 4)
  • Invitation Only ... ages 8u - 14u
  • 8u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Martin)
    • Indiana Bulls
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
  • 11u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Garrett)
  • 12u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)
  • 13u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Christopher)
  • 14u:
    • Indiana Bandits (H.Gibson)
• Stars & Stripes Wood Bat Celebration (July 5-8)
• • 8u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Martin)
  • 10u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Wise)
  • 14u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Gibson)
    • JB Yeagar Baseball (OH)
    • Indiana I.C.E.
• SANDLOTT 13u World Championships (July 12-15)
  • Indiana Bandits (Christopher)
  • Indiana Sox
• Summer Slam (July 12-15)
  • 9u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Roberts)
    • Indiana Bandits (Flake)
  • 12u:
    • Indiana Bandits (Achor)
    • Indiana Bandits (Thompson)

For further information on tournaments, please contact tournament coordinator Bruce Fenimore at either 765-561-0521 or email:  blfjrf@frontier.com. 

Updates will be posted as soon as possible.

Tournament registration will close 10 days prior to the tournament start date.  Schedules will be emailed to coaches the Sunday or Monday prior to the tournament or sooner if possible.

Additional updates and entry forms are available on our other website at www.indianabandits.org.

The 2012 Bandit Yard Tournaments are now posted and we are accepting registration for all age groups listed.  A flyer is attached for your use as well.  We are looking forward to warmer weather and being able to provide a quality baseball experience for our guests. 

The tournament dates are as follows:

• April 20 - 22:  Spring Classic ......................................... 9u & 10u
• April 27 - 29:  Early Bird Wood Bat ............................ 11u & 12u
• May 11 - 13:  Mother's Day Classic ................................ 9u & 10u
• May 18 - 20:  Swing Into Spring .................................... 11u & 12u
• June 1 - 3:  Blowout at the Yard ..................................... 9u & 13u
• June 8 - 10:  4th Annual Jerry Lovell Memorial ......... 8u, 12u & 14u
• June 14 - 17:  June Jamboree .......................................... 9u, 10u & 13u
• June 21 - 24:  Bandits Brawl ............................................ 12u
• June 28 - July 1:  Summer Showdown ............................ 8u & 11u
• July 3 & 4:  Firecracker Classic (Invite Only) ............ 8u - 14u
• July 5 - 8:  Stars & Stripes Wood Bat Celebration ... 8u, 10u & 14u
• July 12 - 15:  SANDLOTT 13u Wood Bat World Series (For more information, contact Micky Hiter at mhiter@bellsouth.net.)
• July 12 - 15:  Summer Slam .............................................. 9u & 12u
• Sept. 22 - 23:  Fall Wood Bat Classic ........................... 10u & 13u
• Oct. 6 - 7:  Fall Wood Bat Round-Up ............................ 16u & 17u
• Oct. 20 - 21:  Harvest Moon Showdown ........................ 12u & 14u

Please direct all questions prior to the tournaments to our tournament coordinator, Bruce Fenimore at one of the following:  email:  blfjrf@frontier.com or cell:  765-561-0521.

This season marks our 14th season hosting tournaments at our facility in Greenfield, IN.  We hope to see you all there this summer!

IPFW (Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne) will be hosting a skills camp at Bandit Yard this coming winter.  This camp is open to all players interseted in improving their game and learning from Division 1 coaches.  Coach Grant Birely and Coach Alex Rinearson will be conducting the camp.  The camp will focus on pitching, catching and hitting.  Details are as follows:

Saturday, January 21, 2012:  Ages 8 - 13 ...

• 10 AM - 1 PM:  Pitching and Catching Camp
• 2 PM - 5 PM:  Hitting Camp

Sunday, January 22, 2012:  Ages 14 - 18 ...

The Indiana Bandits Fall HS aged team concluded their fall season on October 16th in Indianapolis.  The season saw the Bandits play 24 out of 31 games scheduled for the fall ... 3 rainouts and 4 cancelled (by other teams).  The season was a success according to the coaches as they were able to get the players exposed to colleges and college coaches as well as see good competition.  This team traveled quite a bit, but were able to play on the following college fields:

• Hope College (NCAA, D3), Holland, MI
• Western Michigan University (NCAA, D1), Kalamazoo, MI
• Grand Valley State University (NCAA, D2), Allendale, MI
• Adrian College (NCAA, D3), Adrian, MI
• Vincennes University (NJCAA), Vincennes, IN
• DePauw University (NCAA, D3), Greencastle, IN
• Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA), Marion, IN
• Michigan State University (NCAA, D1), East Lansing, MI
• Earlham College (NCAA, D3), Richmond, IN
• Taylor University (NAIA), Upland, IN
• University of Indianapolis (NCAA, D2), Indianapolis, IN

Games that were cancelled due to rain or by other team were to be played at Manchester College (NCAA, D3), North Manchester, IN and Anderson University (NCAA, D3), Anderson, IN.

In all, the players from the fall team were able to play all but 7 games on college fields in front of college coaches.  There were several college coaches who were in attendance at all of the games.

When asked about the season, Coach Fenimore commented, "We were able to accomplish our number one team goal - to get on college fields, play good competition, and compete.  From a coaches standpoint we were able to evaluate players and the team as a whole and have a game plan going into winter workouts as to what we need to improve upon as individuals and as a team."  "We had a good mix of players this fall.  We carried 21 players on the roster with on average 14 to 16 players being available each weekend."  " The fall season is difficult to make every weekend for a player.  There are a lot of high school events that one must go to, SAT and ACT tests to take, fall college camps and of course injuries."  We were very pleased with what we saw out of all these young men and see a lot of potential in them."  "They're all great young men from good families."  "We made new contacts with college coaches and strengthened existing ones."  "We played hard, had fun, and made lasting memories and friendships."  "I hope that we were able to pass along the coaches passion for the game and playing it the right way to the kids."  "Lastly, I'd like to thank my assistant coaches and parents for their support and help this fall.  You're all great people."

Thanks again to the fall team parents and players.  You represented the Bandits very well and made a good impression on several people at the college level.

The 2012 fall season information will be coming out sometime in July of 2012.  If you're interested in participating in our fall program, please contact Coach Fenimore via email at blfjrf@frontier.com.

The Bandits would like to congradulate the following former Bandit players and wish them good luck in their future endevors at the next level ...

• Jared Ruxer (Lawrence Central) ... University of Louisville
• Brady Thomas (New Palestine) ... University of Indianapolis
• Logan Blair (Mt. Vernon - Fortville) ... Wright State University
• Ty Simpson (Heritage Hills) ... Vincennes University
• Spencer Sapp (Jasper) ... Indiana University
• Levi Pollert (Columbus North) ... University of St. Francis
• Steve Jurgens (Richmond) ... Earlham College
• Garrett York (New Castle) ... Earlham College

All of these players have played either at least a year with the Bandits on either a summer or fall team for Coach Fenimore. 

Coach Fenimore's comments on each player:

Jared Ruxer - "I saw early on that Jared was an exceptional pitcher (age 13).  There was just something about his mound presense that set him apart from others.  Although he was only a Bandit for one year, we stayed in touch the past few years and he spot pitched for us on our fall teams.  He's an exceptional young man that comes from a good family, despite his dad being from Jasper,  and has really worked hard off the diamond to make himself a great pitcher.  I'm very proud of him and his accomplishments on and off the field.  He was drafted by Cleveland this spring and he'll have a tough choice to make on college or a pro career, but he's well suited for either in my opinion."

Brady Thomas - "Brady played for us 2 years at 16 and 17 and was playing "up" an age group.  A very solid defender and a tough out at the plate.  A quiet young man, but hard worker.  Very dependable and consistent player.  I was fortunate to have him on our teams, summer and fall.  He's another great young man from a good family and I know he'll have success at University of Indianapolis."

Logan Blair - "Logan played for the Bandits as a younger player and more recently with our past 2 fall teams.  A hardnosed player who can play multiple positions and swings with power to the opposite side.  Logan will be a preferred walk on at Wright State and work at the catching position.  Logan comes from a good family and is another exceptional young man that I'm glad to have been around."

Ty Simpson - "Ty came to us in the fall of 2009 and played for our fall team.  He struggled some at the plate, but dominated on the mound.  He played spottingly for us in the fall of 2010, pitching, catching and playing some 3B.  A great athlete coming from another good family.  Traveling 3 hours plus to play with us showed his dedication and determination to play at the next level.  I know he's struggled with what position to play in college, but rumors I've heard is that they're going to put him behind the plate.  Whatever position he ends up at, he'll do well.  He's worked hard these past 2 years defensively and offensively and improved in both areas.  Coach Barney has a great ball player coming to Vincennes this fall."

Spencer Sapp - "Spencer came along with Ty in the fall of 2009 to play for our fall team.  There are  few good things that come out of Jasper, Spencer is one of them.  Like all of the young men above, he comes from a exceptional family.  Spencer pitched Jasper to a 3A State Championship in 2010, but was unable to play in 2011 after having "Tommy John" surgery on his elbow.  Another great athlete that could play multiple positions, but found his calling pitching.  In speaking (rather texting) with Spencer this spring, he told me that Indiana University is honoring their scholarship commitment to play baseball even after hearing of the arm injury.  He'll come back better than every and will pitch well for the Hoosiers in 2012."

Levi Pollert - "Levi was one of our fall baseball team members in 2009.  A hardnosed middle infielder/outfielder, he played both well.  A good player with lots of upside as he enjoys playing the game.  He'll take that enthusiasm north to play at University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne this fall.  I know'll do well."

Steve Jurgens - "Steve played for the 17u 2009 Bandit team as a pitcher and did quite well.  He had a great outing at the Perfect Game WWBA tournament in Georgia that summer and several others.  He's a competitor on the hill and plays well in the outfield as well - we used him there a few times as well.  Steve is a great young man that comes from a good family.  He'll do an excellent job in his home town playing for Coach Sakosits and the Quakers at Earlham College."

Garrett York - "Garrett played for Coach Mills the past few years and also on our fall team last year.  He's an excellent young man with a great work ethic.  He excells in the classroom as well.  The New Castle lefty worked hard the past couple of off seasons to improve his pitching and it paid off.  He throws strikes.  Coach Sakosits got an outstanding young man and ball player in Garrett.  We're excited for him."

Good Luck to all of these young men in their colligiate careers both academically and athletically.

The Indiana Bandits will again be putting together a fall baseball team for 2011.  Like in past years, we will be scheduling 30 games +/-.  Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday beginning the last weekend August and running through the second to third weekend in October.  The tentative schedule is as follows:   (updated 9-21-11)

• August 27-28:  Hope College/Western Michigan and Grand Valley State University Weekend.
• Sept. 4:  Manchester College DH ... 2 - 9 inning games (Motor City Pride and Summit City Sluggers) .... rained out.
• Sept. 10-11:  Adrian College Showcase, Adrian, MI
• Sept. 17:  Vincennes University 3-way (Vincennes University, Evansville Wolfpack and Bandits)
• Sept. 18:  DH - 2 PM vs. Bandits 16u Team @ DePauw University
• Sept. 24:  DH - Noon vs. IBA Storm @ Indiana Wesleyan University
• Sept. 25:  Taylor University - DH vs. Summit City Sluggers @ 1 PM
• Oct. 1-2:  Michigan State University Showcase
• Oct. 8:  DH - 1 PM vs. IBA Storm @ Earlham College - McBride Stadium
• Oct. 9:  Taylor University - DH vs. Michiana Scrappers @ 1 PM
• Oct. 15-16:  Butler/U-Indy Showcase
• Oct. 22-23:  TBD

All players will be required to swing wood bats for our fall team.  Most if not all of the showcases this fall will be wood bat events.

If you're interested in finding out more about our fall program, please contact Coach Fenimore at blfjrf@frontier.com or 765-561-0521.

The 2010 class of Indiana Bandits is gone, but not forgotten.  Several from our 2010 class have moved onto the next level and are continuing their education and playing careers in college.  Coach Fenimore has been in contact with them and is providing us with the following update:

• Clint Chestnut (Pike Central HS) - Vincennes University ... Clint will be pitching and playing 1B and outfield for the Blazers this coming spring.  Clint had an outstanding fall season and Coach Barney is looking forward to using him alot this spring.
• Pete Stuart (Brown County HS) - Vincennes University ... Pete will also be pitching for the Blazers next spring.  He's working himself back into pitching form this fall after having minor surgery.  Coach Barney likes what he sees out of Pete.
• Andrew Tople (New Palestine HS) - Ohio Northern University ... Andrew is greatful for the opportunity to play in college as well as persue his education at ONU.  He'll be doing some relief pitching and playing the outfield for the Polar Bears and Coach Bergman.  As well as keeping the dugout loose during the game.
• Chris Rea (Cambridge City Lincoln HS) - Indiana Univ. Southeast ... Chris will be working into the pitching rotation for Coach Reel and the Grenadiers.
• Trey Thurston (Madison HS) - Franklin College ... Trey has completed his first college football season for the HCAC Champion Grizzlies and will be working hard to break into the outfield this coming spring for Coach Marshall.  Watch out for those Engineers though according to Coach Fenimore!
• Jordan Hoeing (Rushville HS) - IPFW ... Jordan is getting bigger and stronger according to Coach Fenimore.  Lots of waffles with peanut butter ... (he's rooming with Caleb).  Jordan will be working into one of the middle infield positions for Coach Pierce and the Mastodons this coming spring.
• Caleb Fenimore (Rushville HS) - IPFW ... Caleb, like Jordan, is getting bigger and stronger (but still can't whip his dad yet).  Caleb will be working into playing time behind the plate for the Mastodons and my even be a relief pitcher in lopsided games.

Good Luck to all of the 2010 class of Indiana Bandits.  We're proud of you and all you've acomplished.  Just remember, you never know who's watching ... we will be!