San Diego Gamers Baseball Club: Alumni

Wednesday, August 26
Good Luck Seniors

Congratulations to our Class of 2009 and Good Luck to all of you.

We wish you all the best.

From the San Diego Gamers Baseball Club Coaching Staff.

Player

High School

College/University

John Aguirre-Ruiz

Valhalla HS

Cal State Monterey Bay

Tim Alvarez

Vista HS

Santa Barbara City College

Abel Cervantes

El Cajon HS

Grossmont College

Martin Cuiriz

Otay Ranch HS

San Diego City College

Myles Dempsey

Patrick Henry HS

Mesa College

Trevor Frank

Valhalla HS

UC Riverside

Matthew Gonzales

Valhalla HS

Chico State

Ben Gross

Valhalla HS

University of Redlands

Steven Halcomb

Poway HS

 Gonzaga University

Andy Hale

El Capitan HS

Grossmont College

Travis Hopper

Granite Hills HS

New Mexico State

Trevor Koons

Vista HS

Cal Lutheran

John Leal

Vista HS

Cal Lutheran

Cameron Mackey

El Capitan HS

New Mexico State

Dean Miller

Granite Hills HS

Grossmont College

Alex Muren

Ramona HS

Cal State Northridge

Nolan Murray

Steele Canyon HS

Cal State Monterey Bay

 James Needy

 Santana HS

 San Diego Padres

Kevin Ragsdale

Rancho Buena Vista HS

Saddleback College

Dallas Seidel

Santana HS

Southwestern College

Austin Steussy

Poway HS

UC San Diego

Ryan Stutz

Santana HS

Southwestern College

Julian Velazco

La Jolla HS

Santa Barbara City College

JD Voechting

Chaparral HS

UNC Ashville

Travis Wilcox

Southwest El Centro HS

University of Texas-Permian Basin

Austin Wynns

Poway HS

Fresno State  



A Jones
Adam Jones
Monday, July 6
Jones to Represent Baltimore in All-Star Game

Former San Diego Gamer and current Baltimore Orioles centerfielder Adam Jones (2001-2003, Morse HS) has been selected to represent the Orioles in the 2009 All-Star game in St. Louis July 14th.

Congratulations Adam!!



Wednesday, August 13
Barden in Beijing
Brian Barden
Brian Barden

Former San Diego Gamer Brian Barden (1998-99 St. Augustine/Oregon State) is member of the USA Baseball Team participating in the Olympics in Beijing. In game 1 vs. Korea, Barden was 3-4 in his Olympic debut. Brian is currently a member of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

Congratulations and Good Luck Brian.

Follow all of the action here.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/baseball/index.html



Friday, August 15
Good Luck 2008 Seniors

Robbie Archer

2004-2008

Hilltop HS

Southwestern College

Derek Baum

2005, 2006 & 2008

Grossmont HS

University of Pacific

Mark Bellatti

2004-2006 & 2008

Steele Canyon HS

Grossmont College

Kenny Belzer

2008

Granite Hills HS

San Diego State

David Bristol

2004-2007

West Hills HS

Cal State San Marcos

Leo Fletes

2005-2008

Rancho Buena Vista HS

Pepperdine

Bryan Haar

2004-2007

Grossmont HS

USD

Andy Hale

2004-2008

El Capitan HS

Grossmont College

Brian Humphries

2007

Granite Hills HS

Pepperdine

Niko Kanakaris

2008

Christian HS

Cal State Monterey Bay

Tyler Korn

2006-2008

La Costa Canyon HS

Palomar College

Ryan Livingstone

2004-2008

Patrick Henry HS

Chapman College

Eric McKnight

 2006-2007

 West Hills HS

 UC San Diego

Fared Missoui

2006-2007

Patrick Henry HS

 

Kevin Morton

2005-2008

El Capitan HS

Stanford

Charlie Piro

2008

Grossmont HS

Chapman College

Robert Reyes

2004, 2005 & 2008

Grossmont HS

San Diego State

Kyle Romero

2006-2008

Santana HS

University of Redlands

Kyle Secciani

2005, 2006 & 2008

Grossmont HS

UC Riverside

Nick Sica

2008

Santana HS/Grossmont College

Mesa College

Josh Simms

2005-2008

Grossmont HS

University of Pacific

Zach Tonks

2006-2008

La Jolla HS

Palomar College

Allen Townsend

2007-2008

Mira Mesa HS

Mesa College

Lucas Whitmore

2004-2008

El Capitan HS/SD City College

Mesa College

Eddie Young

2006-2008

Christian HS

UC Riverside



Wednesday, July 23
Conrad Gets The Call
Brooks Conrad
Brooks Conrad

Former Gamer Brooks Conrad (1997-98 Monte Vista HS/Arizona State) received the call from the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.

Click on the link above for the story.

Congratulations Brooks!! Well deserved.



Wednesday, August 15
Justin Snyder Elected to NY Penn League All-Star Team
Boomer_1
Justin Snyder
Justin Snyder (Staten Island Yankees) has been elected to represent the Baby Bombers in the 3rd Annual New York-Penn League All-Star game. The game will take place on August 14th at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades.


Wednesday, August 15
Wes Littleton Recalled by Texas
Littleton
Wes Littleton

Right handed pither Wes Littleton (Vista HS/Cal State Fullerton) was recalled to the bigs by the Texas Rangers on August 1st. Littleton made his Major League debut on July 4, 2006.



Wednesday, August 15
Adam Jones Recalled to Seattle
Adam Jones
Adam Jones

Outfielder Adam Jones (Morse HS) was recalled to the Mariners on August 3rd. Jones made his Major League debut on July 14, 2006.



Wednesday, August 15
Mike McCoy Called Up to AAA with Cardinals
McCoy
Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy (Grossmont HS/USD) was recently promoted to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League. McCoy is a middle infielder with the Redbirds.

Saturday, June 9
Longmire Selected by Athletics
Longmire
Nick Longmire
view full size

Nick Longmire (2005-present) a Senior outfielder at Grossmont HS was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 37th round (1131st overall). Nick also has a baseball scholarship to the University of Pacific.

Congratulations Nick.


Friday, June 8
Snyder Selected by Yankees
Snyder
Justin Snyder

Justin Synder (2001-2003) a second baseman with from USD was selected today by the New York Yankees in the 21st round (664 overall).

Congratulations Justin.


Friday, June 8
Baum Selected by Padres
J Baum
Justin Baum

Former Gamer Justin Baum (2001-2003) a third baseman at the University of Pacific was selected today by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round (237 overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft.

Baum was a All-Big West First Team player this year for UOP.

Congratulations Justin.


Saturday, June 9
Barger Selected by Twins
Zach Barger
Zach Barger

Zach Barger (2003-2004) a Junior outfielder at Long Beach State was selected in the 44th round(1320th overall)by the Minnesotat Twins.

Congratulations Zach.


Friday, June 8
Snyder Named All WCC
Justin Snyder POM
Justin Snyder

Justin Snyder (2001-2003) was named to the 2007 WCC/Rawlings All-Conference Baseball Team. This is Snyder's (Junior second baseman at the Univesity of San Diego) second selection to this team.

Congratulations Justin.


Friday, June 8
Baum and Oliveira Named All Big West
Joe Oliveira
Joe Oliveira

Justin Baum a Junior 3rd baseman (2001-2003) and Joe Oliveira a Sophomore catcher (2002-2004) have been named 1st Team All Big West for the University of Pacific. This is Baum's 2nd selection to the team.

Congratulations.


Friday, June 8
Tezak Named All Big 12
Jeff Tezak
Jeff Tezak

Jeff Tezak (2004) a Junior infielder at the University of Nebraska has been named 2nd Team All Big 12 for the Huskers.

Congratulations Jeff.


Friday, June 8
Kowalski Named All Mountain West
Ryan Kowalski
Ryan Kowalski

Senior, University of Nevada Las Vegas outfielder Ryan Kowalski (2000-2002) was named 1st Team All Mountain West Conference.

Congratulations Ryan.


Saturday, May 5
Snyder is WCC Player of the Month
Justin Snyder POM
Justin Snyder

Former San Diego Gamer Justin Snyder has been named WCC Player of the Month for the #9 ranked USD Toreros.

The Torero second baseman pounded out 28 hits in 15 games to lead USD, clubbing seven doubles and a home run to go along with 14 RBI on the month. In a three-game sweep of Saint Mary's in early April, the El Cajon, Calif. native batted a phenomenal .692 (9-for-13) with four doubles as the Toreros began a 12-game winning streak in WCC contests.

Congratulations Boomer!!


John Basnight
John Basnight
Thursday, September 14
Basnight makes Titan squad

Former Gamer John Basnight (2005-2006) has made the roster for the Cal State Fullerton Titans. Basnight, a freshman has made the squad as a pitcher. Congratulations and good luck John.


Friday, September 8
Boman signs with Angels
Nate Bowman
Nate Boman

Former Gamer and University of San Diego and Patrick Henry standout Nate Boman (2002-2003) signed a professional contract with the Angels on Thursday. Boman was drafted in the 9th round of this years June draft and he will begin instructional league before the end of the month. Congratulations Nate.


Thursday, August 24
Kevin Wilson Headed to Cal State San Bernadino
Kevin Wilson
Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson (2002-2004) will continue his college career pitching for Cal State San Bernadino this fall. Wilson spent his first two years with Palomar College in San Marcos. Congratulations Kevin.


Tuesday, August 8
Former Gamers are All-Stars in the Cape
Bowman
Nate Bowman

Two former Gamers were named to Cape Cod All-Star teams. University of San Diego's Nate Boman (2002-2003) and Justin Snyder (2002-2004) were named to Cape Cod's All-Star team this summer. Boman, who was a ninth round selection in the 2006 MLB draft by the Los Angels Angeles of Anaheim, has posted a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 1.54 while playing for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox thus far in the summer league. Boman sat out all of USD's 2006 season with a medical redshirt. Snyder, a 2006 All-WCC honorable mention, is hitting .248 with two home runs and 10 RBI while playing for the Brewster Whitecaps thus far in the summer league. This past season, Snyder hit .301 with 66 hits, 14 doubles, three home runs and 33 RBI to help lead the Toreros to an NCAA Tournament berth.





Snyder
Justin Snyder

Tuesday, August 1
Chris Olsen signs with Cal State San Bernadino
Olsen
Chris Olsen

Southwestern College catcher and former Gamer Chris Olsen (2002-2004) has accepted an offer to attend Cal State San Bernardino next spring. Congratulations Chris and good luck.


Sunday, July 16
Tony Gwynn Jr. makes Big League Debut

Tony Gwynn Jr. (1999-2000) was called up to the big leagues on Saturday by the Milwaukee Brewers. He had one at bat vs. the Arizona Diamondback and went 0-1. Congratulations Tony!!


Saturday, July 15
Adam Jones makes MLB debut

Former Gamer Adam Jones made his Major League Baseball debut this weekend. Jones (2000-2002) made is debut Friday evening as the staring centerfielder for the Seattle Mariner's against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went o-3 with a walk in his debut. Congratulations Adam!!


Wednesday, June 8
Justin Baum named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team

Former Gamer and Current University of Pacific Tiger, Justin Baum (2001-2004) was named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team. Baum was also named Freshman of the Year in the Big West Conference and a first team selection as well, Baum belted 17 homers and 15 doubles as he hit .332 with 45 RBI. He ranked 20th in the NCAA statistics in home runs per game and 22nd in slugging percentage.


Thursday, June 9
MLB DRAFT CALLS FORMER GAMERS AND A CURRENT ONE

Major League Baseball called out several former Gamers from the college ranks on Teusday and Wednesday during the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. They also called the names of a current Gamer and a former Gamer from the High School ranks.

Good luck to all of these young men in what ever path they choose.

Compensatory Round A
39 Pick - Henry Sanchez, (2002) Mission Bay High School - (Minnesota Twins)

6th Round
188 Pick - Neil Jamison, (2000) Ramona HS/Long Beach State - (San Diego Padres)

19th Round
585 Pick - Sean Richardson, (2000-2001) Vista HS/University of Kansas - (Minnesota Twins)

43rd Round
1285 Pick - Javier Brown, (2003-2005) Valhalla High School - New York Mets

49th Round
1470 Pick - Dane Ponciano, (2002-2003) Mt. Miguel HS/CC of Southern Nevada - Minnesota Twins


Sunday, April 29
Gamers Get National Pub

Please click on the link below and find some national publicity on CSTV about about some San Diego Gamer players headed to UNC Ashville.

Visit CSTV for article.

Thank you Mr. Zinman.


San Diego Gamers Baseball Club Alumni
PLAYER


Jera Alvarez
Juan Aukerman
Ryan Bailey
Brian Barden
Michael Bass
Justin Baum
Travis Bays
Jason Berni
Anthony Bolden
Jake Bowen
Daniel Bruckart
Matt Bush
Chad Corona
Justin Cole
Brooks Conrad
Beau Craig
Sam Craig
Shawn Curley
Chris Daigle
Leo Daigle
Mario Delgado
David Ebright
Josh Emmerick
Travis Esquibel
Ryan Ewin
John Franey
Ricky Frink
Jimmy Garibay
Rob Gorr
Nick Guerra
Jacob Guzman
Jason Guzman
Anthony Gwynn Jr
Jason Haar
David Hall
Jason Hammond
Aaron Harang
Darryl Harang
Jared Hemus
Rob Henkel
Matt Hensley
Tobias Herrera
Josh Hill
Eric Human
Ryan Jamison
Drew Jenson
Joel Jerauld
Adam Jones
Adam Johnson
James Johnson
David Jolliff
Mario Knorr
Mike Landers
Dennis LeDuc
Ryan Lehr
Brandon Marshall
Mike McCoy
Jake McLintock
Josh Meucke
YEAR


1998
1995/1996
1995
1998/1999
200/2001
2001-2004
1998/1999
1996
1995/1996
1997/1998
2001
2002
1999/2000
1998
1997/1998
1996
1998
1997
2000/2001
1996/1997
1997/1998
1997
1999
1999/2000
1998
1996/1997
1999
1997
1995
1997/1999
1999/2000
2001-2003
2000
2003/2004
2000-2002
1998/1999
1995
2000
1997-1999
1995/1996
1997
1998
1999/2000
1999
1996
1999/2000
1998/1999
2001-2003
1997
1995
1999/2000
1997
1995
2000
1996
1995/1996
1999
2000
2000
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Texas Tech/Baltimore Orioles
Fresno State
Sam Houston State
Oregon State/Arizona Diamondbacks
University of San Diego
University of Pacific
University of San Diego
Long Beach State
Long Beach State
Mesa College
San Diego State
San Diego Padres
San Diego State/Los Angeles Dodgers
Grossmont College
Arizona State/Houston Astros
USC/Oakland A's
Southwestern College
Mesa College
Pepperdine
Southwestern College/Chicago White Sox
Yavapai/Baltimore Orioles
University of Utah
Washinton Nationals
Cal State Fullerton/San Diego State
Atlanta Braves
Harvard
Grossmont College
Southwestern College
USC/Los Angeles Dodgers
University of San Francisco
Palomar College/Kansas City Royals
Grossmont College
San Diego State/Milwaukee Brewers
University of Pacific
San Diego State/Seattle Mariners
Grossmont College
San Diego State/Cincinnati Reds
San Diego State/Toronto Blue Jays
University of San Diego/Minnesota Twins
UCLA/Detroit Tigers
Grossmont College/Los Angeles Angels
University of San Diego
San Diego State
San Diego State
University of Missouri/Houston Astros
San Diego State/Cincinnati Reds
Southwestern College
Seattle Mariners
Cal State Fullerton/Minnesota Twins
University of Arizona/Pittsburg Pirates
San Jose State/San Diego Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cal State San Bernadino
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kansas City Royals
Sacramento State
University of San Diego/St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego State
Loyola Marymount University/Houston Astros
Please be patient as we are still updating. Thank you.


Friday, April 13
Young verbals to UCR
Eddie Young
Eddie Young
view full size

Current San Diego Gamer Eddie Young (Jr., Christian HS) has given a verbal commitment to coach Doug Smith and the Highlanders of UC Riverside to play baseball for them in the fall of 2008. Eddie will be heading to UCR as a middle infielder and is following in the footsteps of two of his uncles who also played at UCR. The Highlanders are a member of the Big West Conference. Congratulations to Eddie and his family.


UCR

Friday, April 20
Haar to USD
Bryan Haar
Bryan Haar
view full size

San Diego Gamer Bryan Haar (Jr. Grossmont HS) has verbally commited to coach Rich Hill and the University of San Diego to play baseball and continue his education. Haar a shortstop/pitcher at Grossmont will begin is colligiate career in the fall of 2008. Congratulations to Bryan and his family.


USD.gif

Josh Simms
view full size
Monday, May 14
Simms Commits to Pacific

San Diego Gamer Josh Simms (Jr., Grossmont HS) has verbally committed to the University of Pacific to play baseball for coach Ed Sprague in 2008. Simms is a middle infielder for the Gamers and plays second base for Grossmont. Coach Sprague is getting an excellent student and a quality baseball player.

Congratulations to Josh and his family.


UOP

Thursday, August 9
Humphries Commits to Waves


San Diego Gamer Brian Humphries (Jr. OF, Granite Hills HS) has accepted a baseball scholarship to play for coach Steve Rodriguez and the Pepperdine University Waves of the WCC. Humphries was a member of the Granite Hills Eagles team that won the CIF Division 1 Championship this year.

 

Congratulations to Brian and his family.



Kevin Morton
Kevin Morton
view full size
Friday, January 25
Morton Commits to Stanford
San Diego Gamer Kevin Morton (El Capitan HS, RHP) has signed with Stanford University to play for coach Mark Marquess in the fall of 2008.

Morton, selected the Cardinal over such schools as Harvard, Oregon, Cal State-Fullerton, Loyola-Marymount and Indiana University.

Kevin is an honor student with a 4.5 grade-point average.

Conratulations to Kevin and his family.

 



Koons
Friday, April 17
Koons Named MVP of Lions Tournament
Trevor Koons (2009, Vista HS) was named MVP of the Lions Tournament Premier Division. The Panthers defeated Easlake HS in the championship game. Congratulations Trevor. 

Wednesday, April 1
GAMERS NAMED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Gamers named High School Athletes of the Week by the Union Tribune. Congratulations. 

Jimmy Allen - Rancho Buena Vista

Allen was 10-for-12 at the plate, hitting three home runs in a game against Mt. Carmel that included a grand slam. The junior finished the week with 10 RBI for the No. 6-ranked Longhorns. Jordan McLaughlin 


Jordan McLaughlin - St. Augustine

The Saints junior tossed a no-hitter against Kearny, leading St. Augustine to a 5-0 nonleague triumph. McLaughlin struck out nine to earn his first victory of the season.