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Redding American Legion Baseball
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Welcome to Redding American Legion Baseball
We want to welcome you to the 2009 Redding American Legion Baseball Program! Redding hosts 4 teams and over 75 local players in their quest to improve their skills, work toward playing at the next level, and most importantly is to have fun. Each team is a little different, but while their routine may differ, the approach and philosophy remain the same.
The Redding Rattlers is the oldest team in the organization housing those players at the U19 level. In most cases, these players either are at the college level and/or are moving into the collegiate ranks.
The Redding American Legion Baseball Program hosts 3 "Junior Level" U17 teams. The Redding Diamondbacks is the junior team that has the most extensive travel schedule among the clubs. These players are usually the top younger varsity players. The D-Backs work hard at skill development and preparation for playing at the high school - varsity level as well as to prep for college. Due to the historic amount of players that came out to tryouts this year, we have an additional junior team this season. The Redding Sidewinders and the Redding Cobras players have been equally spilt up to create two additional strong junior teams within the organization. They both will compete at the "Junior League" U17 level just as the D-Backs do. These players are some varsity players, but most are high school junior varsity players. The emphasis for these clubs is a lot of skill development and shared (but not equal) playing time. The Sidewinders and Cobras play more games here locally, rather than a lot of travel. This helps to defer the cost and allows them to play more ball games.
If you have any questions, contact Program Director Bob Anderson at (530) 227-7953.
MacDougall and Lynn University Win National Championship
Gabe MacDougall and Lynn University clinched their first ever Division II College World Series National Championship on Saturday, May 30th in Cary, North Carolina. Along with MacDougall, three other members of the Lynn "U" Fighting Knights squad are former players of Redding Legion Director Bob Anderson. Coach Anderson was on hand to support former players Justin Garcia and assistant coach Donovan O'Dowd played for Anderson at Torrance High. Head Coach Rudy Garbalosa (pictured left of MacDougall), a long time friend and colleague of coach Anderson, led the Knights from start to finish. With the win, Garbalosa was named Division II National Coach of the Year. The exciting part for those in Redding, Coach Garbalosa will make his first stop here at the 1st Annual Redding Legion Baseball Camp to be held at Big League Dreams. The camp will run from Monday, June 8th - Thursday, June 11th. Come out and see the National Champions Head Coach and Gabe MacDougall. Congrats guys, WELL DONE!
MacDougall and Decker Lead Squads at College World Series
Former Redding American Legion players Gabe MacDougall and Trevor Decker have both led their teams to the Division II College World Series in Cary, North Carolina. MacDougall, last years DII Player of the Year has led Lynn University, while Decker is one of the top arms for UC San Diego. Decker threw a masterful game this past Wednesday allowing only 2 hits in a complete game performance here at the CWS. MacDougall impressed as well as he homered in his first at bat at the College World Series.
Unfortunately, Decker and UC San Diego were eliminated yesterday by Emporia State in the semi finals, however MacDougall and Lynn earned their way into Saturday's National Championship game by defeating Belmont Abby 7-5 in a rain lengthened game end just past 2:30am est. Saturday's National Championship Final can be seen live on CBS beginning at 9:00am PST.
What's even more exciting is that both Trevor and Gabe will soon be back in Redding and in uniform helping coach in the American Legion Program. In addition, Lynn Head Coach Rudy Garbalosa will be a featured guest speaker at the Redding American Legion Baseball Camp on Monday, June 8th at Big League Dreams. Contact Keith Bierwirth for more camp information.
Rattler Trent Frisbie Signs with CSU Stanislaus
Current Redding Rattler first baseman Trent Frisbie sign a scholarship to attend and play baseball for California State University, Stanislaus. Frisbie, a standout corner guy for Central Valley, helped lead the Falcons to their first CIF Nothern Section title and was named to the Northern Athletic League All League Team for a fourth consecutive year. This season, Trent was honored being named a the NAL MVP and will be a All CIF player. Congrats on your acheivements this year and good luck at Stanislaus.
Redding American Legion Schedules & Rosters Update
The 2009 Redding American Legion Schedules were updated on Monday, May 25th. Go the the "Program Schedules" link to get a copy of each individual team and/or a copy of the 2009 Program Master Schedule. Team rosters will all be posted over the next few days! Click on the Program Rosters link to view the each teams information. If you have any questions, please contact your Team Administrator. Listed below is the current Team Administrators:
Rattlers: DeAnna Frisbie
Cobras: Roberta Cole
D-Backs: Ann Albertson
Sidewinders: Gary Brickwood
Redding Legion Coaches Announced
The Redding American Legion Baseball Program has officially announced the head coaches for to 2009 Summer Season. The Rattlers will be continued to be coached by Program Director, Bob Anderson for a fifth consecutive year. We're also excited to announce that last years roving pitching instructor (also Rattlers pitching coach) and former #1 draft pick of the Texas Rangers Jim Allison will head the Redding Diamondbacks squad. In addition, Frank Bowne, the Shasta College Knights Pitching Coach will join the program as the Redding Sidewinders coach. Finally, Don Hodson will rejoin the Redding American Legion Program as well. Don is the former Head Coach of the "Old" Redding Tigers - A Legion Club and will skipper the newly created team the Redding Cobras this season. Go to the Coaching Staff Link to see the complete list of head coaches and assistants. So welcome back gentleman! We look forward to another great year of Redding American Legion Baseball!
Former Rattler Named DIII Player of the Year
Former Redding American Legion Player Drew Hedman was named DIII National Player of the Year. It marks the second consecutive year where a former Redding player was given such an honor. Last year, Gabe MacDougall (former teammate of Hedman) was honor by ESPN as DII Player of the the Year. We want to congratulate you Drew...WELL DONE and CONGATULATIONS!!!!
Redding to Host Northern California Area Regional Championships
The Redding American Legion Program was selected to host the 2009 Northern California Area I Regional Championships. Teams from Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay area, Fairfield, Napa, Eureka, All they way to the border north and east will eligible to play. Bracketing will be available in February of 2009 as to when each District Champion will play. The tournament is slated to begin on Wednesday, July 15th and run through Sunday, July 19th. Hope to see you there and stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
Former Rattler Trevor Decker Named NCAA DII Player of the Week
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Former Redding Rattler and current UC San Diego senior right-hander Trevor Decker was named the Wilson/California Collegiate Athletic Association Baseball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 15, it was announced Monday by the conference office. Decker tossed a seven-inning no-hitter on Saturday that helped UCSD complete a four-game sweep of No. 1 Cal State Stanislaus over the weekend.
Decker struck out three in a dominant performance on the mound, allowing just two base runners in the Tritons’ 6-0 win. After walking the first two batters of the game, he settled in and retired the final 20 batters in order.
The Palo Cedro, Calif. native is 2-1 on the year in three starts and three relief appearances. He has an ERA of 4.58 with nine strikeouts in 19.2 innings pitched. CONGRATS TREVOR!
Rattlers McIntyre Signs with Lynn University
Redding Rattlers player Tanner McIntyre has committed to play baseball next year at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. McIntyre is the recipient of an 88% Scholarship from Lynn University.
Lynn participates in Division II athletics, the Sunshine State Conference, and finished with a record of 33-19 last year.
The Corning senior will return to the Rattlers this summer (2009) after finishing up his great career at Corning Cardinals.
On the mound, McIntyre was among the high school state leaders in strikeouts, fanning 117 with just 25 walks in 71 1-3 innings. He compiled a record of 5-5 with an earned run average of 2.15, dealing four shutouts and hurling seven complete games. His strikeout total was fifth best in the CIF Northern Section.
McIntyre isn't the Fightning Knights' first recruit from the area, as former Foothill High School and Cosumnes River College standout Gabe MacDougall also plays there, earning NCAA All-American honors and was named ESPN Division II Player of the Year last season. Both McIntyre and MacDougall played summer ball for the Redding Rattlers American Legion club.
Former Rattler Westlake Named SEC of the Week for Vanderbuilt
Former Redding Rattler and Shasta High School standout Aaron Westlake continues to improve this fall. Last season, Westlake's freshmen year, was shortened due to a freak injury. However, Aaron's health improved and he played summer ball in 2008 in the New England Collegiate League for Keene Swamp Bats. In addition to this past summer, he had a productive fall campaign this year as well. Aaron was moved behingd the plate for the Commodores and was just name SEC Player of the Week. Keep a look out for him playing on ESPNU and CSTV which televises a lot of SEC baseball games.
MacDougall Named NCAA DII Player of the Year
June 4, 2008
Orlando, Fla. – Former Redding American Legion Star and current Lynn University’s player Gabe MacDougall has received numerous honors for his play as well as his academic achievements this past season.
MacDougall was honored as the Sunshine State Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year as was announced by the league office Monday.
A senior psychology major, MacDougall achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average. A native of Oak Run, Calif., he was named First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America and Academic All-District en route to earning recognition as NCAA Division II baseball Academic All-American of the Year.
MacDougall's accomplishments on the diamond were as impressive as his academic honors, as he was selected First Team ABCA/Rawlings All-America, Second Team Daktronics All-America, First-Team ABCA/Rawlings and Daktronics All-Region and First Team All-SSC.
The outfielder was among the SSC's league leaders in nearly every offensive statistical category, including home runs (21), runs (65), slugging percentage (.829), and total bases (160). Additionally, MacDougall ranked fifth with a .389 batting average, third with a .489 on-base percentage, third with 65 RBI, and second with 20 doubles. Those impressive numbers also ranked among the DII leaders in a number of categories.
Congratulations Gabe, we're all proud of you!
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