The Solano Mudcats are new to the California Collegiate League, but that has not stopped the organization from making an impact both on the diamond and in the community. Located between San Francisco and Sacramento, Solano County is home to a bustling hotbed of baseball talent. The Mudcats are helping establish a rising trend in […]
Read MoreMike Scioscia needs no introduction — the three-time World Series Champion and former Los Angeles Angels Manager has made his mark on the sports world, to say the least. Though he is best known for his professional playing and coaching career, Scioscia’s commitment to spreading baseball in Southern California and around the country is another […]
Read MorePulling up to the ballpark in Healdsburg, Calif. is like stepping into a different place in time — entering another realm where the baseball is as unique in the 98 year-old park it is played in. “The town itself…it’s like Americana.” said Prune Packers General Manager Joey Gomes. Set in the rolling hills of California […]
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021 By Hannah Yoshinaga, CCL Reporter — While the Santa Barbara Foresters’ roster lists pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders just like any other baseball team, their lineup also includes another key team member — the Hugs for Cubs child celebrated by the team during that season. The Foresters’ Hugs for Cubs program honors […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2020 By Hannah Yoshinaga, CCL Reporter — Making improvements to a team that posted a 30-20 overall record in its most recent season isn’t easy, but the San Luis Obispo Blues still found ways to retool this offseason and set themselves up for success. The Blues began preparing for their 75th season by […]
Read MoreSanta Barbara Foresters alum Garrett Crochet played baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers before he was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago White Sox in the 2020 MLB Draft. Crochet was later added to the White Sox’ active roster, making five appearances in the regular season. Crochet did not give up a run in any of […]
Read MoreBlues alum Kyle Hendricks pitched for the Dartmouth Big Green before he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 8th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Hendricks made his major league debut in 2014, and won a World Series with the club only two years later. Hendricks made two major starts in the World […]
Read MorePrune Packers alum Jake Scheiner played for the University of Houston, being named a third-team All-American in Division I baseball in his final season as a Cougar in 2017. Scheiner was subsequently drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 4th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. He posted a .274 batting average in the minors […]
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