St. Augustine Saints: Welcome
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Welcome to the home of the St. Augustine Saints Summer Collegiate baseball team. We are proud members of the Great South Baseball League, the former Georgia Collegiate League. The Saints return for their second season with student athletes representing Junior Colleges and four year Colleges/Universities. Local area schools include Jacksonville University, Flagler College, Thomas University, University of North Florida, St. Johns River Community College, Santa Fe Community College, Seminole Community College, Florida State University, Valdosta State University, and Brewton Parker College.
The Great South League morphed from the Georgia Collegiate League. The Georgia Collegiate League was formed in the fall of 2005 by the state-wide Georgia Dugout Club, an organization which promotes high school and college baseball within the State of Georgia. Recognizing the demand to play high-quality wood-bat summer baseball in the South led to the formation of the league and its inaugural 2006 season. The GSL has expanded for the 2009 summer season.
For more information, click on the Great South League Logo!
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Friday, August 21
St Augustine Saints Head Coach Roger Strecker has joined the Thomas University coaching staff and will be the Pitching Coach for the Nighthawks this coming season. Coach Strecker joins Thomas University Head Coach Mike Lee's staff along with Coach Bobby Rodriguez (Thomasville Bombers).
Wednesday, July 29
Great South League Championship
Schedule of Events
This schedule is subject to adjustments by GSL Officials and will be updated as changes are made...Thursday July 30-
Game 1: 9:00am- St. Augustine Saints(8) v. Thomasville Bombers(9)
Game 2: 11:30am- E. Alabama Big Train(2) v. Athens Pirates(7)
Game 3: 2:00pm- Windward Blue(3) v. Newnan Braves(6)
Game 4: 4:30pm- Augusta Nationals(4) v. Florida Legends(5)
Game 5: 7:00pm -Columbus WoodBats(1) and the winner of game 1
Game 6: 9:30pm- Loser of game 1 and loser of game 2
Friday July 31-
Game 7: 9:00am -Loser of game 4 and loser of game 5
Game 8: 11:30am- Winner of game 6 and Loser of game 3
Game 9: 2:00pm- Winner of game 2 and winner of game 3
Game 10: 4:30pm- Winner of game 7 and loser of game 9
Game 11: 7:00pm- Winner of game 4 and winner of game 5
Game 12: 9:30pm- Winner of game 8 and loser of game 11
Saturday August 1-
Game 13: 9:00am- Winner of games 9 and winner of game 11
Game 14: 11:30pm- Winner of games 10 and winner of game 12
Game 15: 2:00pm-Loser game 13 and winner game 14
Game 16: 4:30 pm- Winner of game 13 and 15
Game 17: 7:00pm - Winner of game 16 and loser of game 16( if necessary)
Seed 1- Columbus WoodBats
Seed 2- E. Alabama Big Train
Seed 3- Windward Blue Braves
Seed 4- Washington Nationals
Seed 5- Florida Legends
Seed 6- Newnan Braves
Seed 7- Athens Pirates
Seed 8- St. Augustine Saints
Seed 9- Thomasville Bombers
If you can't make it to the game, you can tune into live video and audio broadcast from the Great South League website (pay per view) as Saints broadcasters Bernie Sanders and Clayton Kauffman call the play by play for the Championship Series in Columbus.
Tuesday, July 28
The St Augustine Saints will be heading to Columbus, GA on Wednesday to represent the Southern Division of the GSL in the League Championship Series.
The Saints will be staying at the Extended Stay America located at
5020 Armour Rd.
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 653-0131
Fax: (706) 653-0133
Saints friends and family members can contact Sean (Manager) at (706) 653-0131 and mention you are staying with the Saints to get our group discount rate.
Wednesday, July 29
PLAYERS: CHECK GREAT SOUTH LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR GAME CHANGES AS THERE HAVE BEEN GAMES ADDED AND RESCHEDULED. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. greatsouthleague.com
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Please click on the link above to visit the GSL Saints webpage to view our schedule.
Monday, July 20
July 20, 2009
As the St. Augustine Saints wind down the 2009 summer season season, the organization is seeking college players for the 2010 season. Eligible players are rostered college players at NCAA, NAIA, JUCO OR graduating high school seniors who have signed an official "Letter of Intent" with a college program. In addition, the Saints will be holding workouts throughout the off season.
Re-signing and invites of current players will be made the week of July 20, 2009.
If you are interested in joining the Saints in 2010, contact Head Coach Roger Strecker at rogerstrecker@sjrcc.edu as there will be a limited number of vacant roster spots for position players and pitchers.
Monday, July 20
July 19, 2009
The St. Augustine Saints split a double header against the World of Baseball Angels in an exciting day of quality pitching by both teams at FCCJ.
In game 1, RHP Jonathan Gaines (Flagler College) went the distance in a 7 inning game as the Saints defeated the Angels 2-1.
In game 2, the Saints came up short as LHP Kris Castellanos (University of Tampa) pitched a no hit ball game through six innings as a walk, throwing error and wild pitch scored the only run the Angels would need. The Saints went down in order in the top of the 7th for a 1-0 victory for the Angels.
The Saints inprove to 14-10 (13-9 in the South Division) and remain in 2nd place behind the Florida Legends.
Sunday, July 19
Tune in to live broadcast from Jacksonville, Florida as the Saints face the World of Baseball Angels in a DH at FCCJ. Game one begins at 4:00 PM with Clayton Kauffman and Bernie Sanders in the pressbox calling the action from FCCJ.
Saturday, July 18
Vote for who you think will have the highest batting average for the 2009 summer season...
Sunday, July 12
July 11, 2009 Macon, Georgia
In game 1, the Saints came out flat after a week of rainouts and managed one hit in a non-conference double header. Not withstanding the Saints struggle with the offense, it was discovred the baseballs put into play were non-regulation baseballs which were slightly larger than collegiate baseballs and had a soft loose feel to them. Kris Castellanos picked up the loss for the Saints as the Saints come up short 4-0.
In game 2, after Coach Strecker questioned the baseballs at the plate conference, the umpires agreed the baseballs provided by Macon were not regulation and the Saints provided baseballs for game 2. The Saints put a better attack together with the bats as they took game two, 3-2 to raise their record to 13-9. Shane McIntyre picked up the win for the Saints going four innings with Ty Smith coming in to throw two shutout innings and Josh Murray picked up a save coming in to close the seventh.
Friday, July 10
As of July 10, 2009 here are the leaders in hitting going into this weekend: (Click on Stats section for updated stats)
HITTING:
1. Colt Johnson (Uncommitted) BA .421 OBP .476 SLG .421 RBI 4
2. Joey Kampfer (Thomas University) BA .380 OBP .421 SLG .440 RBI 3 Stolen Bases 21 Runs Scored 18 (Team leader)
3. Joe Castellanos (Uncommitted) BA .361 OBP .452 SLG .444 RBI 8 (Team leader)
4. Chase Curtis (Seminole Community College) BA .308 OBP .472 SLG .333 RBI 7
Friday, July 10
Photos by Kevin Smith are available for viewing and purchase through this link.
Sunday, July 5
July 3-4, 2009, Jacksonville, Florida
The St. Augustine Saints (12-8) completed a three game set at Sandalwood High School losing game one 3-2 with some highly unusual calls and behavior by a field umpire. The Saints scored early on a lead off single by Joey Kampfer-OF (Flagler College - Uncommitted) with Joe Castellanos - C (Stetson University) driving home Kampfer with a 5-3 putout. In the eighth inning, Colt Johnson - OF (Catawba College) singled and scored on another single by Joe Castellanos scoring Johnson. Taylor Mathis -SS (Flagler College - Uncommitted) went 2-4, Blake Sanders 2B (UNC Beufort) went 2-4, Colt Johnson went 2-4 with a run scored and Joe Castellanos went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
In game 1of the doubler header on Saturday, the game began much like Friday nights game with the Legends as Joey Kampfer lead off being hit by pitch and scoring in the bottom of the first inning as Chase Curtis - OF (Seminole Community College) hit into a 6-3 ground ball out scoring Kampfer from third. On the mound for the Saints was LHP Jarred Carter - (Uncommitted) who pitched 6 solid innings giving up three hits, 1 earned run with 3 strike outs. Carter gave way to RHP Luke Pritchett (Campbell University) who picked up 2 quick outs after a walk with the runner advancing to third. RHP Jonathan Gaines (Flagler College) came in with two outs and walked a batter and a high throw down to third base went over the third baseman to score the winning run for the Legends as the Saints went down in order in the bottom of the seventh for a 2-1 victory for the Legends.
In game 3 of the set, the Saints put up 7 runs in the first inning and coasted to a 7-0 victory against the Legends behind a solid pitching effort by RHP Weston Neutzi (SJRCC) who went five innings giving up 2 hits three strikeouts. RHP Ty Smith (Valdosta State University) shut out the Legends in the sixth giving way to closer Josh Murry (Western Connecticut State) as Murray retired the Legends in order to secure the win.
The Saints return home to face the North Central Florida Stars on Tuesday at 5:00 PM in a nine inning southern division matchup.
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, June 25
June 24, 2009 Gainesville, Florida
The St. Augustine Saints (7-5) take a two game set from the North Central Florida Stars in Gainesville 9-4 and 4-3. Game one pitcher Kris Castellanos (Florida State) icked up the win and Jonathan Gaines (Flagler College) picked up the win in game two of the doubler header.
More to follow.
Sunday, June 21
June 19, 2009 Thomasville, Georgia
The St. Augustine Saints (5-5) travelled to Thomasville, Georgia to take on the Thomasville Bombers for a three game set of conference games.
In game one, the Saints struck early as Joey Kampfer (Flagler College-Uncommitted) singled and stole second and third base as Chase Curtis (Seminole CC) drove in Kampfer with a base hit. Kampfer led the offense going 3-5, scoring 3 runs, 1 RBI and 6 stolen bases. Chase Curtis (Seminole CC) was 2-5 (2B), scoring 2 runs with 3 RBI and a walk. Other Saints with multiple hits was Spencer Cornelia (Catawba College) 2-2, and Travis Coverston (Flagler College) 2-2.
On the mound, Adam Jaudon picked up the win for the Saints going 5 innings with 7 K's on 3 hits and surrendering 1 earned run as the Saints win game one 8-1.
June 20, 2009 Thomasville, Georgia
In game 1 of a doubler header the Saints agains struck early putting 3 on the board lead by Joey Kampfer (Flagler College-Uncommited) who went 2-4 with 2 stolen bases and Chase Curtis (Seminole CC) who went 3-3 with 1 RBI, scoring 1 run. Contributing to the offense, Joe Castellanos (Stetson) 2-3, Taylor Mathis (Flagler College-Uncommited) 2-3 (2B), 1 RBI, scoring 1 run.
Kris Castellanos (Florida State University) pitched 4 strong innings striking out 9 Bombers hitters when he gave way to Anthony Bain (Catawba College) who picked up the win as the Saints take game two 5-2. Johnny Gaines closed out the seventh inning to pick up a save.
In game three of the set, Kampfer and Curtis continued their hitting ways as Kampfer went 2-5, scoring 2 runs, with 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases. Curtis went 2-5 with an RBI as Jonathan Rossi (Thomas University) 2-5 (2B), 2 RBI and scoring 1 run and Mathis 2-5 rounded out the offensive effort.
Skyler Sopotnick (Uncommitted) started on the mound for the Saints with Luke Pritchett (Campbell University) picking up the win for the Saints. The Saints prevail in a 12 inning contest 7-2.
Friday, July 17
Saints on the move......
Congratulations to Joe Castellanos (C) who has verbally committed to the University of Tampa for the 2009-10 season. Joe will join his brother Kris Castellanos (LHP) at UT in the fall.
Congratulations to Joey Kampfer (CF) who has verbally committed to Coach Mike Lee at Thomas University. The Nighthawks were 30-13 this past spring and are excited about Kampfer coming in to be an immediate impact player for TU. Joey will join Saints teammates Rob Strecker, Jonathan Rossi, Sean Medlin, Rob Willis, and Travis Flannagan at TU.
Congratulations to Blake Sanders (IF) who has signed with UNC Beaufort. Sanders has had a great summer in the middle infield and has provided solid defense and timely hitting for the Saints as the team battles for the top of the southern division
Congratulations to Mike Lane (SJRCC) who has signed with Newberry College for his junior year of college baseball. Lane joins his former Saints teammate Jose Rosa at Newberry.
Congratulations to Shane McIntyre, Santa Fe Community College RHP who just returned to join the Saints after his team (SHCC) earned Runner-Up in the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. Shane went 1-0 on the mound for SFCC and returns to the Saints as a member of the starting pitching rotation.
Stay tuned to this section for further updates.
Sunday, June 7
June 5, 2009
The Saint Augustine Saints travelled to Gainesville to take on the North Central Florida Stars on Friday for a conference game.
Starting pitcher Johnny Gaines (Flagler College) pitched a solid four innings before giving way to Greg Koehler (University of North Florida), Luke Pritchett (Campbell University), Ty Smith (Valdosta State University) and Skyler Sopotnick (Uncommitted). The Saints came up short losing 8-3.
Leading the Saints offensively was Taylor Mathis (Flagler College), Colt Johnson (Catawba College), Corey Luckie (University of Montevallo), and Joseph Castellanos (Stetson University).
The Saints open at home on Sunday, June 7, 2009 with a double header starting at 2:00 PM against the North Central Florida Stars in a non-conference game.
Sunday, June 7
Tuesday, June 9
For College Summer Baseball Information click on the link to find out what is going on around the country this summer in the various summer leagues.
Tuesday, June 9
June 9, 2009
The St. Augustine Saints defeated the World of Baseball Angels 8-3 in St. Augustine, Florida in a Southern Division matchup.
Anthony Bain (1-0) (LHP), Catawba College picks up his first win of the 2009 summer season.
Starting pitcher Josh Murray (RHP) Western Connecticut State went three innings allowing one run on 1 hit and three strikeouts. Murray gave way to Bain who went two solid innings followed by Shame McIntyre (RHP), Santa Fe Community College, Weston Nuetzi (RHP), St. Johns River Community College, Jarred Carter (LHP), with Sean Medlin (RHP), Thomas University closing out the ninth inning.
Leading the offense was Vince Ratto, Brewton Parker College going 2-3, scoring two runs with an RBI. Jonathan Rossi, Thomas University went 1-2, scoring a run with an RBI. Spencer Cornelia, Catawba College, went 1-1 with a walk scoring 2 runs. Joey Kampfer went 1-3 scoring twice with a walk to round out the Saints offense.
If you missed the game, click on the link to hear the webcast broadcast by Saints announcer Clayton Kauffman.
The Saints improve to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play. The Saints travel to Tallahassee on Saturday/Sunday for a three game set against the Florida Legends in another Southern Division matchup.
Tuesday, June 16
June 13-14, 2009
The Saints (2-4) took a two game win streat to Tallahassee this past weekend and came up short 5-3, 3-0 and 7-2 against the Florida Legends at Tallahassee Community College.
Game one starter Kris Castellanos (Florida State University), (1-1) tok the loss for the Saints while Johnny Gaines (Flagler College), (0-2) took the loss in game two with an impressive outing. On Sunday, Adam Jaudon (Flagler College), (0-1) pitched well keeping Legends hitters off balance.
The Saints look to bounce back on June 16, 2009 as they take on the North Central Florida Stars at home. Game time is 5:00 PM.
Thursday, June 18
June 17, 2008
The St. Augustine Saints (2-5) dropped a nine nning game which went 15 innings 3-2.
The Saints hit the road this weekend for a three game set against the Thomasville Bombers as the Saints look to reverse a four game skid.
More to follow....
Sunday, June 7
The Saint Augustine Saints, of the Great South League, will have their first home game of the season today at Pedro Menendez High School. The double header against the North Central Florida Stars will begin at 2:00 pm.
General Admission is $5.00, Students and Seniors $3.00, and children under 12 FREE! It's not too late to purchase a season ticket sponsorship for $50.00 for all home games.
Come out and support the Saints but if you can't make it catch us LIVE online!
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Saturday, May 23
Click on the link to get up to date weather information for St. Augustine, Florida.
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The St. Augustine Saints would like to thank of all our sponsors for the 2009 Summer season. Please click on the "Sponsors" tab or the link above to check out our sponsors!
Sunday, May 3
The St. Augustine Saints, member of the Great South League, has announced that Clayton Coffman will serve as their play-by-play announcer for the 2009 season.
Coffman has recently graduated from Flagler College with a degree in Communication and an emphasis in broadcasting. Over the last two years, he has been a part of Flagler's radio station, WFCF, serving as a reporter, broadcaster and sports director.
Broadcasts of all the Saints' home games can be found online.
Stay tuned for further information and please welcome Clayton to the Saints organization.
Sunday, February 8
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St. Augustine, Florida - Flagler College's Adam Jaudon (St. Augustine, Fla./Pedro Menendez HS) (1-0) picked up his first win of the 2009 season after tossing seven innings, scattering five hits and allowing two runs. He induced 12 ground ball outs and five fly outs for a Flagler College win vs. #16 Florida Southern.
Rome, Georgia - Thomas University Junior starting pitcher Rob Strecker (St. Johns River Community College/Hillsborough CC) (1-0) went 7.1 innings for the victory, allowing two earned runs on three hits while striking out six as Thomas University defeated Berry College 10-6. TU got off to a hot start scoring nine runs in the first four innings.
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Friday, March 27
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Thomas University Firstbaseman Jonathan Rossi (Junior) contributed two singles, a double and four RBI's as Thomas University improved to 21-8 for the season by defeating Georgia Southwestern State 15-8. Rossi is hitting .350 for the Nighthawks with a slugging percentage of .475 and an on base percentage of .395.
Tuesday, December 2
Click on the link for details as the GSL expands for the 2009 Summer Season.
Stay tuned for additional league information.
Thursday, October 30
Players interested in joining the Saints in 2009 should contact Head Coach Roger Strecker at (571) 338-4683 or via e-mail at rogerstrecker@sjrcc.edu.
Coaches wishing to place players for the summer should contact Coach Strecker at the aforementioned contact points.
Stay tuned for updates for the 2009 season.
Friday, December 5
The St. Augustine Saints of the Great South League are a non-profit organization of talented college baseball players playing exciting baseball.
The Saints are seeking corporate sponsorship for the upcoming 2009 season to cover travel, lodging, food, fuel and equipment expenses for the summer season. The Saints will be based out of the St. Augustine area in the summer of 2009 and look to gain local support and a fan base wishing to watch a high caliber of college baseball in the St. Augustine area.
The Saints will be proactive in contacting the local media outlets regarding our home grown talent and advertising will be accomplished through our team website and game day handouts at our home games.
If you are interested in supporting the Saints, please contact Head Coach Roger Strecker at (571) 338-4683 or via e-mail at rogerstrecker@sjrcc.edu.
Go Saints!
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Congratulations to the following JUCO players moving on to four year institutions:
Evan Garris OF (St. Johns River Community College) to Thomas University
Tim Griffin RHP (St. Johns River CC) to Rollins College
Matt McCracken (FCCJ) to Tennessee Weslayan
Rob Strecker RHP (St. Johns River Community College) to Thomas University
Carrick Tuck RHP (Santa Fe Community College) to West Alabama State University
Jonathan Gaines RHP (Hillsborough Community College) to Flagler College
This section will be updated as commitments are made. Congratulations to the players for their accomplishments.
Thursday, July 31
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The Saints pitching staff rose to the occasion this season with a combined staff ERA of 2.73.
The hard throwing starting rotation of Shane McIntyre (Santa Fe CC), Rob Strecker (SJRCC to Thomas University), Tim Griffin (SJRCC to Rollins College), and Carrick Tuck (Santa Fe CC to West Alabama State University) did a great job this summer season with quality starts and often going deep into their assigned games. LHP Matt McCracken (FCCJ to Tennessee Weslayan) rounded out the starting rotation and finished the summer with a strong outing in the playoffs against the Thomasville Bombers.
McIntyre (RHP) finished the summer with a 1.56 ERA in 18 quality innings with 15 K's and 7 walks.
Strecker (RHP) finished the summer with a 1.91 ERA in 33 innings pitched with 31 K's and 16 walks.
Griffin (RHP) finished the summer with a 2.75 ERA in 28 innings pitched with 40 K's and 15 walks. Griffin led the staff with strikeouts (40).
Tuck (RHP) finished the summer with a 3.50 ERA in 22 innings pitched with 21 K's and 14 walks.
McCracken (LHP) finished the season with an ERA of 4.08 in 24 innings pitched with 16 K's.
In relief, the Saints were led by Adam Jaudon (Flagler College), J.W. Deighton (Flagler College), Kris Linster (UNF), Andrew Dismukes (Flagler College), and Mike Gottlieb (UNF). Coming off surgery last year, Jaudon and Deighton pitched in key moments for the Saints exhibiting excellent command and they were instrumental in closing the door on oppenent hitters. Linster and Gottlieb threw in key situations for the Saints and were successful in keeping opposing hitters in check.
Closing out the staff were Stephan Segui (Mars Hill College), Jonathan Gaines (HCC to Flagler College), and Patrick McDonald (Brewton Parker College).
Congratulations to the Saints pitching staff for a successful season!
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Vince Ratto, Sophomore, (St. Johns River Community College) took the 2008 batting title with a batting average of .343 with 80 plate appearances and 70 At Bats. Coming in Second was Jamie Moore, Sophomore, (St. Johns River Community College) with a batting average of .339 with 70 plate appearances and 62 At Bats. Coming in third was Mike Lane, Sophomore, (St. Johns River Community College) with a batting average of .318 with 48 plate appearances and 44 At Bats. Rounding up the top four hitters was Travis Coverston, Sophomore, (Flagler College) with a batting average of .302 with 63 plate appearances and 53 At Bats.
Missing the minimum 40 At Bats was Shane McIntyre, Sophomore, (Santa Fe Community College) with a batting average of .382 with 37 plate appearances and 34 At Bats. Following McIntyre was Joey Rivera, Junior, (Flagler College) with a .364 batting average with 29 plate appearances and 22 At Bats.
Congratulations to Vince, Jamie, Mike, Travis, Shane and Joey for and awesome season at the plate!
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Click on the link for information on the Saints Hotel accomodations.
Visiting teams can contact Mr. Jamie Burns at Homestead Studio Suites at (904) 200-1040 for a competitive rate for visiting Great South League Teams.
