Shortstop, Dylan Gaffney, commits to Angelina College

Catcher, Cameron Friess, commits to San Jac College

2nd Baseman, Ivan Garcia, commits to San Jac College

Former Tigers at Next Level

Colt Atwood (2011), Sam Houston State University

Dillion Mazzocolli (2011), Alvin Junior College

District 19-5A:

1/13/2012 H5AB.COM

With the 2012 NFHS mandate to BBCOR bats many teams will quickly realize that fundamental baseball will be the rule of the day. Those who excel fundamentally on the field will be those who make the deep play-off runs in 2012. From the parents to the students, and coaches, the successful teams in 2012 will be those who possess the best combination of these qualities. 

1. BASE RUNNING WILL BE PREMIUM IN 2012 – The ability to steal, take the extra base, get the proper lead, execute the hit & run, will be key to 2012 success.

2. PITCHERS MUST THROW STRIKES; WALKS WILL BE DEVASTATING – In 2012, pitchers must throw strikes! With the emphasis on high quality base running, now more than ever, walks will turn into runs. 

3. FUNNDAMENTALS; BUNTING, HIT & RUN, WILL STAND OUT – The ability to get a bunt down on any count at any spot in the order will be a necessity for any team to be successful in 2012. 

4. UP THE MIDDLE DEFENSE WILL BE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TEAMS – Catcher, SS, 2B, & CF will once again be the prime positions on the field. The positions where you will likely find some of your best players in the game. To be successful, teams will need smart, athletic, catchers who possess above average arm, footwork, throwing, & leadership. The SS of 2012 will have to possess above average footwork, glove work, range, and arm. At 2B teams will need an above average glove man as well as good speed, and superior communications skills with fellow team mates. The CF will once again be the true captain of the outfield! He will possess above average speed, footwork, arm, & glove. Will have a take charge mentality. Solid at the corners; 1B & 3B will be required to excel at defensive skills on the field now more than ever. 1B will require above average glove work, & leadership qualities. 3B will require above average instincts, footwork, & arm. 

MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL; WILLINGNESS TO PLAY UNSELFISHLY – The willingness for players to play as a team, put down the bunt, make the perfect slide, accept your role, and the overall willingness of players to incorporate “what’s best for the team’ in their decisions and game play. Unselfishness at home; willingness of parents to except what the best roll for player’s particular team is as designated by his coach.

In 2011, the Tigers fielded a young team in spots and Coach MPherson was awarded for his ability to blend youth with experience as Katy was able to give eventual District Champion Memorial all they could handle in their two head-to-head contests.  Unfortunately, the Tigers finished a step shy of another District Championship but were able to secure yet another play-off appearance with a second place finish in District 19-5A. 

In 2012 they return three committed players in Cameron Friess (San Jac), Dylan Gaffney (Angelina) and Ivan Garcia (San Jac).  Combined with a strong returning underclass, it should surprise no one if the Tigers are in the play-off hunt again in 2012.

KATY TIGERS

District: 19-5A

Head Coach: Tom McPherson

Assistant Coaches: Mike Langan, Michael Barrow, Terry Jaimes

Previous season record: (District 12-2, Overall 22-6)

Previous season play-off accomplishments: Loss to Westside 2-games-to-0 in bi-district

Graduated starters/key losses: Colt Atwood, Kyle Thompson, Will Wadas, Dillion Mazzoccoli, Christian Ramsey, Tyler Holsey, Angel Montoya, Jordan Thompson

Returning starters & honors/lettermen/others: Quinn Atwood, Cameron Friess, Dylan Gaffney, Ivan Garcia, Caleb Thompson, Colton Asheim, Dylan Sutton, Ryan Phillips, Austin Frick, Zane Garcia, Gerard Montez, Travis Wiley, Zach Wilson, Jonathan Martinez, Jason Jones

- Courtesy of Houston 5A Baseball (www.houston5abaseball.com)

Another exciting year of Katy baseball is upon us and the baseball program is asking for your support.  Katy athletes have always been a strong force in our community and the community has always taken pride and supported all of our amateur athletes. 

What we need is to be able to provide the baseball program the rest of the financial support needed for the consumable and depreciable items that our annual budget doesn't support.  Items such as additional baseballs and gear and items that degrade like pitching mounds and home plate covers, fence boards and tires on the portable hitting cages.

The 2012 Katy"Wish List" handout is below.  If you are interested in donating any of the items on the Wish List or would like to make a monetary donation to go toward any of these items, please contact Teri Gaffney at gaffneykaty@aol.com for more information. 

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Katy Tigers.

2012 Baseball Dates

January 27               First Day of Practices

February 6                First Day of Interschool Scrimmages

February 20              First Day of Interschool Games

May 1                        District Certification Deadline

May 5                       Bi-District Deadline

May 12*                    Area Deadline

May 19                      Regional Quarter-Finals Deadline

May 26                     Regional Semi-Finals Deadline

June 2                      Regional Playoffs

June 6-9                  State Tournament

* No games in this series shall be played prior to Friday of that week due to STAAR tests. No travel is allowed in association with this series until at least the end of the school day on Friday, May 11. If there are any conflicts between an Area baseball series and the state track meet, it is recommended that schools schedule only a one game series.

2012 Baseball Alignment - District 19-5A

Katy

Taylor

Cinco Ranch

Seven Lakes

Mayde Creek

Morton Ranch

Houston Memorial

Houston Strake Jesuit