| College Summer Season Begins |
|
|
5 Days | |
|
Doubleday History
Who was Abner Doubleday?
Legend has it that Abner Doubleday invented the game of baseball in 1839 as a cadet at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Although the claim has been debated for decades among baseball historians and fans, the popular myth remains.
Doubleday is recognized at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., where it's said the first game was played. The historic baseball field at West Point is also named in Doubleday's honor.
According to the Hall of Fame:
"On April 2, 1908, the Mills Commission determined that Abner Doubleday originated the game of baseball. In its final report, the seven-man commission states that, "The first scheme for playing baseball, according to the best evidence obtainable to date, was devised by Abner Doubleday at Cooperstown, NY, in 1839."
Doubleday, baseball aside, is also known as a famed United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot of the war in defense of Fort Sumter, the opening battle of the war, and had a pivotal role in the early fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg.
His father, Ulysses Doubleday, fought in the War of 1812 and later worked as a newspaper publisher, a book publisher, and represented Auburn for four years in the United States Congress. Abner spent his childhood in Auburn and later was sent to Cooperstown to live with his uncle and attend a private preparatory high school.
Doubleday practiced as a surveyor and civil engineer for two years before entering the U.S. Military Academy in 1838, where he graduated in 1842, 24th in a class of 56 cadets, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant.
Doubleday's name has since been linked to baseball history. Doubleday Field, a ballpark named for Abner Doubleday, was building in Cooperstown, New York near the Baseball Hall of Fame. It hosted the annual Hall of Fame Game, an exhibition game between two Major League teams that was played from 1940 until 2008.
The Auburn Astros were renamed the Doubledays in 1996.
Head Coach
As the Doubledays College Head Coach, Tom McCabe led the team to the 2009 NBC World Series in Wichita, KS--the first time that a Colorado Springs team has ever made it to the series. Prior coaching experience includes Pikes Peak Competitive Baseball Association leading his 14yo Mets team (2004) to the Super Series World Series in St. Louis placing #14 nationally. Also as the Widefield HS Head Coach for six years (2005-2010) led Widefield to a combined 81-33 record; 6 straight State Playoff Berths, Colorado Springs 4-A Metro League Champs (2005), State District Champs (2009), and was selected as the Colorado Springs High School Baseball Coach of the Year (2010). Excellent contacts at colleges/universities to assist players to advance to the college baseball ranks. Coach McCabe is currently an MLB Associate Scout.
Team Purpose
Develop a Colorado Springs/Denver Summer College team allowing our players to play at the College competitive level for continuous improvement for their college team and gain exposure
Colorado Springs Doubledays
• The Doubleday’s college team was formed in 2005
• Increase teams competitive edge
• Carry a small squad, so players can have plenty of play time
• Approximately 10 position players, plus pitchers
• Atmosphere is to have fun and enjoy our summer baseball
• Play pressure free
Team History Results
• Played in one-game “pigtail” game to qualify for end of season tournament every season
• Advanced to the tournament four years (after winning pigtail game)
• Doubleday’s represented the league at the 2009 World Series (League’s 3rd Seed)
• First time that a Colorado Springs Team (only team) has been represented at the Jay Hawk World Series
Come Play Doubledays Baseball; Always Searching for Quality Players
Doubledays baseball provides the opportunity after high school to play for the Doubledays summer college team, which allows players to return home during their college summer and still play competitive ball. Come join us and watch your skills increase along with developing a mature baseball mind. If you are interested in playing Doubledays Baseball, please either call (719-488-3186) or email us at coachtmccabe@yahoo.com
Play For The Love Of The Game
|
