Welcome to the Bulls homepage. The Bulls are an independent semi-pro team that has played in several leagues throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Formerly the Kal Sox, the Bulls have won five league championships in past seasons (3-NABA & 2-FWABL). Please feel free to explore our website and sign our guestbook. Teams interested in scheduling an exihibition game or scrimmage should sign our guestbook to contact a team rep.

The Bulls extended their win streak to 4 games in a tough outing vs. Braves at South Hills HS. Justin Dearing took the mound for his first start of the season and stepped up for the short-handed Bulls squad pitching 5 and 2/3 innings when the team need it the most. The Bulls offense took a few innings off before kick starting in the 4th to build a comfortable lead. Dearing scattered four hits through the first 5 innings allowing only (2) runs before giving up a massive homerun which closed the gap to 5-3. Allan Ward closed out the game and earned the save in the process as the offense tacked on another (3) runs to finalize the score at 8-4. Defensive errors continued to hamper the Bulls but the team also took advantage of second chance opportunities from the Braves.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Justin Dearing earns Player of the Game honors for his efforts off the mound to maintain the Bulls unbeaten record.

Justin Dearing - (5 2/3)IP, (4)H, (5)K, (2)ER, (5)BB 

NOTABLE HITTERS

Jerry Cantu - (3-4), (2)1B, 2B, (2)RS

Brad McKinney - (2-3), (2)1B, BB, (2)RS

Allan Ward - (2-2), 1B, 2B, (2)BB, RS, RBI 

The Bulls continued their winning ways against another playoff contender from last year's championship run facing the Nationals at South Hills HS last weekend. The game was nowhere close to the nail-biters the Nationals forced the team through last season. Robert Mendez took the mound in his first game this season and forced the Nationals into plenty of ground balls while mixing in (5) strikeouts along the way. The Nationals were limited to only one hit and no runs through the first (5) innings before scratching out in the 7th versus newcomer Randy Davis who struck out (4) batters in only two innings. The Bulls offense continued to find comfort in the batter's box pounding out (11) runs on (11) hits. The team took advantage of second chance opportunities provided by the Nats scoring (5) quick runs in the bottom of the 1st. Miguel Benitez sparked the outburst with a (2) run single.

PLAYER OF THE GAME 

Robert Mendez earns POTG honors this week pitching (5) scoreless innings against one of the hardest hitting teams in the league.

Mendez - (5)IP, (5)K, (3)BB, (0)ER 

NOTABLE HITTERS

Brett Barkley - (2-4), (2)1B, RS

Hiram Benitez - (2-3), (2)1B, (2)RS, BB, RBI

Brad McKinney - (2-4), (2)1B, (2)RBI 

In just their second game of the season, the Bulls defense made a complete 180 from the last game by improving the defensive effort behind a complete game effort from Chris Stabeno. What looked like the beginnings of a very long day against the hard-hitting Giants, turned into a game of defensive plays and opportunistic hitting by both squads. The Giants scored (2) quick runs off (3) hits in the top of the 1st sending (8) batters to the plate but leaving the bases loaded on a pick-off at 3rd to end the inning. After some tweaking of the gameplan with catcher Allen Ward, Stab began throwing a majority of off-speed pitches to keep the Giants batters off-balance. The strategy paid off as Stab limited the Giants to only (1) hit and (1) walk through the final (6) innings. The Bulls defense also lowered the number off errors from (8) in Game 1 to (3) vs. the Giants. Offensively, Brad Bryant accounted for almost half of the entire Bulls offense going 3-3 with (2) singles, a double and (3) runs batted in.

PLAYERS OF THE GAME

Brad Bryant and Chris Stabeno share POTG honors for their efforts in the win against the Giants.

Chris Stabeno - (7)IP, CG, (4)H, (4)K, BB, (1)ER and (1-2), 1B, BB 

Brad Bryant - (3-3), (2)1B, 2B, RS, (3)RBI 

Chris Stabeno took the mound vs. the Rangers for the opening game of the Bulls' 20th season and notched his first win by pitching 3 complete innings with no earned runs and 3 K's along the way. Stab didn't have to wait long for offensive help as the Bulls started out of the gates quickly by sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring 5 runs in the 1st inning including a 2-run double by Stab to help his own cause. The Rangers fought back in the game closing the gap to 6-5 before the Bulls scored another 3 in the 5th to extend the lead. Allan Ward came in to relieve Justin Dearing in the 6th as the Rangers scored two more runs to make things interesting but Ward was able to induce a game ending pop-up to finish off the Rangers 9-7 with the go ahead run at the plate.

NOTABLE HITTERS
Brett Barkley - 3-3, (3)1B, (2)RS, SB
Chris Stabeno - 1-3, 2B, (2)RBI, RS 

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Chris Stabeno earns POTG honors this week with his pitching performance and (2)RBI double in the game. 

To take advantage of the mild winter weather, we will be holding our first workout/tryout on Saturday Jan. 21st at Z-Boaz Park in Fort Worth. This will be a light workout to loosen arms with infield exercises and batting practice. Pitchers and catchers will also have an opportunity to participate. New players interested in joining the squad should make every effort to attend the tryout. Returning players are encouraged to bring their $25 team deposits to hold roster spots. Check the team website for info on field location.

WORKOUT/TRYOUT

Sat. Jan. 21st 12pm-2pm

- bring $25 team fee to hold roster spot

- place D-Bat orders and new jerseys (if needed)

- light throwing, infield, batting practice 

Fresh off a 2011 FWABL Championship, the Burleson Bulls begin preparations for their 20th season in 2012. Organized workouts will begin early February with the season opener the first weekend in March. Players interested in trying out for the team should sign the team's Guestbook below and provide an email address, contact number, age, experience and positions you play. A team rep will contact you with additional information.

Merry Christams and Happy New Year to everyone!