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Friday, August 5
Welcome to the San Jose Vipers Website!
The San Jose Vipers were a very successful traveling tournament team. They competed in tournaments since 1999, when Tom Medica formed the team, up until 2005.
In 2005, the Vipers won the Summer Series Tournament in North San Diego. In 2004, the Vipers placed 2nd and 5th in 2 national tournaments. They took home 5th in USA Baseball's Jr. Olympics and 2nd in the AAU National Jr. Olympic Games.
Take a look at the Vipers News page to view past Vipers accomplishments.
The Vipers roster changed year to year, tournament to tournament. Look below to find out about some of our notable Vipers and the high schools, colleges, etc. they play(ed) for.
Some of our Vipers Players
This is a list of Vipers, their high schools, colleges and where some of them have been drafted. Since the Vipers roster changed tournament by tournament, year to year, some of these players were "core" players while others were Vipers at one time or another.
**This is in no way an official or complete roster. These names are listed so that you can follow these talented players.**
David Abraham - Bellarmine 2005 (De Anza, SCU)
Jack Adams - Leigh 2005 (College of San Mateo, San Jose State)
Travis Adams - Bellarmine 2006 (Santa Clara University, De Anza)
Justin Aguilera - Valley Christian 2005 (Mission College, CSU Monterey Bay)
Nick Aurelio - Bellarmine 2006 (USF)
Jeff Bowler - Leland 2005
Mike Bugary - Monterey 2005 (Cal Berkeley)
Tim Busbin - St. Francis 2006 (LMU, College of San Mateo, UC Davis)
Mike Cassady - Monte Vista 2006 (Cal Berkeley)
Brian Chase - Bellarmine 2005 (San Jose State)
Yasser Clor - Wilcox 2006 (Cal Berkeley)
Kevin Connolly - Bellarmine 2007
Steve Cook - Mitty 2005 (CSU Monterey Bay)
Thomas DeAngelis - Brophy, AZ 2006
Alex Dreyfuss - St. Francis 2006 (UC Davis)
Will Dugoni - Bellarmine 2006 (LMU)
Danny Dyer - Leland 2006 (West Valley, Chico State, SF State)
Josh Espinosa - Valley Christian 2007
Nate Garcia - Bellarmine 2006 (SCU), drafted in 2010 by Rays
Erik Goeddel - Bellarmine 2007 (UCLA), drafed in 2010 by Mets
David Gonzales - Santa Teresa 2006
Cory Hamilton - Sheldon 2006 (UC Irvine)
Brett Helmonds - Mitty 2006 (Chapman)
Ray Hernandez - Elk Grove 2006
Tyler Hodge - California 2006
John Irby - Valley Christian 2005 (SCU)
Eric Johnson - Bellarmine 2007 (UC Davis)
Alex Kalogrides - Santa Teresa 2006 (USF)
Jon Karcich - Serra 2006 (SCU), drafted in 2009 by Angels
Andrew Kim - Leland 2005
Jonas Krave - Wilcox 2006
Javier Martinez - Evergreen Valley 2006
Tommy Medica - Bellarmine 2006 (SCU), drafted in 2010 by Padres
Trevor Moore - Mitty 2005 (Chico State)
Kyle Mosbrucker - Live Oak 2006 (Linfield)
Shane Murray - Leland 2006
David Nash - Mountain Pointe, AZ 2006
Robert Papenhause - Bellarmine 2005 (Brown University)
Jimmy Parque - Serra 2006 (Skyline)
Josh Perri - Serra 2006
Tommy Renda - St. Ignatius 2005 (University of Portland)
Sal Rivera - Sheldon 2006
Gabe Ruiz - Pacific Grove 2005 (Sonoma State)
Greg Shannon - Bellarmine 2005 (San Jose State)
Brian Shaw - Livermore 2005 (Long Beach State), drafted in 2008 by Diamondbacks
Paul Shively - Monte Vista Christian 2005 (UC San Diego)
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Thursday, August 4
Vipers Win 2005 Summer Series!
With a 10-2-1 record, the San Jose Vipers took the championship at the 2005 Summer Series Wood Bat Tournament in North San Diego. This week long 20 team tournament consisted of 3 days of pool play followed by double-elimination playoffs. After 6 games of pool play, the Vipers were seeded 4th (the Vipers tied DSA Mustangs, defeated EDH Vipers, Redwood Empire Giants, San Diego Sundevils, and Fresno Red Wave, and lost to Washington Wave).
In the first game of the double elimination playoffs, the Vipers defeated Norcal with a score of 8-0. The next day the Vipers won the DSA Mustangs and then lost to the number 1 seeded team, Baden Baseball, in the third game. Now in the losers bracket, the Vipers had to play 4 games the next day to win the championship. In the first game of the day, the Vipers won the San Diego Sundevils 11-3. The Vipers then won their second game against the Boys of Summer. In the third game of the day, the Vipers defeated Baden Baseball who they had lost to the previous day. The Vipers then went to the championship game and played their fourth game of the day. The Vipers defeated the San Diego Gamers 3-0 and were awarded the championship.
Thanks to the players and coaches for a great week of baseball! You showed us what teamwork, dedication, and leaving it all on the field means! Thanks to the Vipers and Vipers parents who were able to make it this week. And a big "Thank You" to our host, Phil Singer, who put on a great tournament in North San Diego!
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Look how far they have come!
Vipers Achievements
Click the headline...Over the years, many players have worn a Vipers uniform. Close to 60 young ...
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