Baseball
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2024 Season PreviewFebruary 16, 2024What are the keys for the team to have a successful 2024 campaign? When we get too focused on the results, we usually miss what is most important. So for us, the key to a successful season is staying process-oriented.
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2023 ABCA/Rawlings Pacific Association Division All-Region TeamsAugust 01, 2023The 2023 ABCA/Rawlings Pacific Association Division All-Region teams have been announced in all three regions: Northern California, Southern California and Northwest.
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Three Olympians named on CCCBCA 2023 All-State Academic TeamAugust 01, 2023The California Community College Baseball Coaches Association name three Olympians on the 2023 Academic All-State Team.
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In the News: Mark Wanda, former SD Mesa assistant coach, wins national championship with LSU.June 27, 2023Mark Wanda, former SD Mesa assistant coach, wins national championship with LSU. Wanaka served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at San Diego Mesa College for four seasons. In his four years at SDMS, the team’s ERA dropped from 5.66 to 3.72, and it earned 2012 Pacific Coast Conference championship.
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Alumni News: Shane Hofstadler claims NAIA World Series ChampionshipJune 06, 2023SD Mesa College baseball alumni Shane Hofstadler, who currently competes for Westmont College, wins NAIA World Series title
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Alumni News: Jonathan “Pepe” Soto makes professional debutJune 06, 2023Entering first season with the Grizzlies in 2023, Soto, who was drafted 6th overall by the Gateway Grizzlies makes his professional debut.
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THE LEGEND OF SHLOMO LIPETZ, WBC TEAM ISRAEL'S 44-YEAR-OLD 'MYTHICAL FIGURE'March 13, 2023In October 2001, a hairy Israeli man in skinny jeans and a skin-tight nightclub shirt strolled onto the baseball field at San Diego Mesa Junior College.
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Olympians Look To Turn Season AroundFebruary 27, 2023In college baseball, what truly matters is how you handle your conference opponents and how you finish. Despite some struggles the last couple of games, the team is confident that things will start to turn around.
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Olympian baseball splits weekend openerJanuary 28, 2023The San Diego Mesa College baseball team split this weekend's season opener against Santa Ana College, dropping game one 8-12, and then taking the second game at home 10-9.
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2023 Baseball Season PreviewJanuary 26, 2023The San Diego Mesa College baseball team opens its 2023 campaign today as they travel north to take on Santa Ana College. Starting off against a quality opponent is something the Olympians are looking forward to.
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Alumni Report: Generales: Kobby López comanda triunfo de la TropaDecember 09, 2022Tizimín, Yuc. (Prensa Generales de Durango) 20 de octubre de 2022.- Kobby López tiró cinco excelentes entradas, Lauro Orozco y Lucas Alejandro hicieron relevos increíbles, para que Generales de Durango vencieran 3-1 a Olmecas-Mariachis en Tizimín, dentro de la Liga Invernal Mexicana.
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4 Mesa Alumni Earn All-MIAA Conference HonorsMay 11, 2022- Jordan Ewig earns 2nd team ALL-MIAA as a Starting Pitcher - Joel Escalante earns 3rd team ALL-MIAA as a Catcher - Jonathan Soto earns Honorable Mention ALL-MIAA and the Gold Glove Award as a Catcher - Prescott Horn earns the ALL-MIAA Gold Glove Award as Right Fielder
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Gauna & Yanez Named First Team All-PCACMay 11, 20222022 First Team All-PCAC: Utility Andrew Gauna & Outfielder Danny Yanez
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Six Mesa Baseball Players Named All-PCAC Honorable MentionMay 11, 20222022 All-PCAC Honorable Mention: Starting Pitcher Abraham Sanchez Infielder Isaiah Gomez First Baseman Shane Hofstadler Starting Pitcher Steve Domanski Outfielder Sean Alvarez Catcher Jose Perez
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Abraham Sanchez SoCal Player of the WeekApril 10, 2022Abraham Sanchez has been named Pitcher of the Week in week 10. "LHP Abraham Sanchez - 8 Inning Complete Game against rival SD City College. 0 Earned Runs, 6 hits, 4 strike outs. Lowering his Conference leading ERA to .40. Freshman out of local, Monte Vista High" (CCCBCA).
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Shane Hofstadler named PCAC Athlete of the WeekApril 08, 2022San Diego, CA - The spring season is heading into the home stretch before the regional playoffs. The top athletes in the PCAC are starting to heat up. Hofstadler had an amazing week leading to him earning PCAC AOW. "Hofstadler pulled off a rare feat this past week for Mesa when homered in every game for the Olympians. He finished 4-for-11 for the week, scoring four runs with eight RBI in a three-game series against San Diego City. Hofstadler is now tied for second in the state in home runs after this past week" (PCAC).
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Previous Head Coach, Steve Sanchez named Associate Head Coach at PLNUFebruary 15, 2022Former Head Baseball Coach, Steve Sanchez, is named associate head coach at Point Loma Nazarene University. Check out his bio: https://plnusealions.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/steve-sanchez/1140
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San Diego Mesa Alum, Danny Becerra named Perfect Game Preseason All-ConferenceFebruary 15, 2022Read full article: https://towsontigers.com/news/2022/2/3/baseball-becerra-named-2022-perfect-game-usa-preseason-caa-all-conference-team.aspx
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San Diego Mesa Alum, Miles Miller named Pitching Coach at D1, High Point UniversityFebruary 15, 2022Read full article at: https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2021/7/14/baseball-hammond-names-rest-of-staff.aspx
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Former San Diego Mesa Hitting Coach, Marc Wanaka named Hitting Coach at LSUFebruary 15, 2022Former San Diego Mesa Hitting Coach, Marc Wanaka, who helped develop one of college baseball’s most dynamic offenses at Arizona, has been hired as an LSU assistant coach, head coach Jay Johnson.
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Former Mesa Baseball Player, Billy Eppler, Named GM of the New York MetsNovember 21, 2021Former San Diego Mesa Baseball player, Billy Eppler (1996), was just named the new General Manager of the New York Mets club. Eppler signed a 4-year contract, making him the 16th general manager in Met’s history.
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Former Mesa Baseball Player, Shlomo Lipetz, Not Retiring Anytime SoonNovember 21, 2021Former San Diego Mesa Baseball Player, Shlomo Lipetz (2002), doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. Lipetz made his Olympic debut this year at the age of 42 for Team Israel.
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San Diego Mesa’s 2021 Baseball TransfersJuly 29, 202111 of San Diego Mesa’s Baseball Student-Athletes are transferring to 10 different 4-year universities:
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Former Olympain Jonathan Soto Doing Great Things at RSUMarch 12, 2021Rogers State, Jonathan Soto, hits a base hit to walk off win against Missouri Western. Keep working hard! Check out full story at: https://rsuhillcats.com/news/2021/3/7/baseball-hillcats-pick-up-sweep-of-missouri-western-with-walk-off-win.aspx
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Former Olympian Danny Bacerra Named Rookie of the WeekMarch 12, 2021Towson University, Danny Bacerra, is named Rookie of the Week, hitting .500 and OBP of .571 for the Tigers weekend series against Georgia Southern. Keep doing great things Danny!
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6 Student-Athletes from Men’s Baseball Have Committed to Four-Year ProgramsJune 24, 2020Congratulations to 6 of Mesa’s baseball players, who are moving on to continue their education and baseball career at a four-year program.
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Close Game for Olympians BaseballMarch 11, 2020San Marcos, CA – The Olympians traveled to San Marcos Wednesday afternoon to face off against the Palomar Comets.
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Olympians Bats were on Fire in their Win Over GrossmontMarch 09, 2020
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Former Olympian Pitcher, Doug HallMarch 09, 2020Former Olympian pitcher, Doug Hall, now playing for St. Peter’s University threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings against Georgia Tech.