2019 Preview Guide

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Team Name: California Golden Bears

Mascot: Oski

Location: Berkeley, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Andre Balthazard, Teddy Yerxa, Alec English

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 6-15  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th  Notables: Connor Oswalt- 3rd Team All Region

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 10

Players to Watch: Matt Arnst, Patrick Brown

New additions: 11

Biggest Rival: UC-Davis

Best Player Nickname: Matthew "Marnst" Arnst

2019 Season Outlook: Good

Manager Quote: "I'm not your manager anymore." -Luke Blanchard

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Team Name: UC Santa Barbara

Mascot: Gauchos

Location: Isla Vista, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jack Coupart, Spencer Stewart, Keiller Morash, Thomas Zlatic

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 19-6  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd in SoPac, 2-2 in SoPac Regional as At-Large Bid selection  Notables: Ranked #10 in the NCBA heading into 2019. Defeated Top-20 teams such as Cal Poly, GCU, and Utah State. Won the Henderson Tournament in Fall of 2017. Finished with 4 All-SoPac selections: P Kevin Victora, P Spencer Stewart, SS Aaron Pado, and 3B Keiller Morash .

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14 returners including All- SoPac selections Keiller Morash and Spencer Stewart

Players to Watch: Jacob Braslaw, Thomas Zlatic, Dominic Scattini, Jon Ehrenfeld

New additions: Dustin Sites, Dominic Scattini, Jon Ehrenfeld, Teddy Weber, Eric Yang, Ethan Rich, Alec Blasé, Evan Hope. Jared Redrow, Rico Severa, Tommy Stephens

Biggest Rival: Cal Poly SLO

Best Player Nickname: Skyler "Squibbs" Ataide

2019 Season Outlook: The Gauchos look to build off of back-to-back regional appearances and make the NCBA World Series

Manager Quote: Would ya mind?

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Team Name: UCLA

Mascot: Bruins

Location: Los Angeles, California

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Alex Scarr, Chris Kang

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 8-13 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th ● Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 17

Players to Watch: Lawrence Han, Albert Han, Caleb Lew

New additions: Andrew Berard, Marshall Dean, Alex Feinfield, Jake Gordon, Mitchell Hirata, Devin Medina, Tyler Ray, Matthew, Rossano, Zachary Yoo, Will Zurcher,

Biggest Rival: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Best Player Nickname: Nard Dawg

2019 Season Outlook:

Manager Quote: "We got some dudes out here. We just love baseball." - Alex Scarr

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Team Name: UCSD Club Baseball

Mascot: Tritions

Location: San Diego, California

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Seamus Beyerle (Manager), Hunter Wooduff (Coach)

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 8-10  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Third in Conference  Notables: Ended year with 3 game sweep of USD

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13

Players to Watch: Hunter Woodruff (Junior), Miguel Moreno (Junior), Ray Young (Junior), Ray Estrada (Junior), Seamus Beyerle (Senior)

New additions: Jacob Springman (Junior), Rocco Novello (Freshman), Matt Hosino (Junior), Kenta Okada (Freshman), Austin Uresti (Freshman), Gavin Fergeson (Junior)

Biggest Rival: ASU

Best Player Nickname: Matoodles

2019 Season Outlook: What used to be a team that was young and inexperienced, now sees its core group of players become upperclassmen. Look for the Tritions to surprise a few teams this year as they battle for a spot in the So-Pac Region Playoff .

Manager Quote: "It's time to get back to our winning ways"- Seamus Beyerle

Team Name: UC Davis Club Baseball

Mascot: Yolos

Location: UC Davis

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Daniel Weatrowski, Michael Green

2017-18 Performance: • Record: 14-10 • Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd Place • Notables: Daniel Harte, Scott Cranny, Peter Hoge

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16

Players to Watch: Peter Hoge, Daniel Harte, Daniel Weatrowski, Ryan Vo, Michael McGill, Ev Valdez

New additions: N/A - no final roster yet.

Biggest Rival: UNR

Best Player Nickname: Bobby Stemrich - Bobby Stem major

2019 Season Outlook: Lots of returning players and one of the best team chemistry’s of past few years. This season is looking bright especially as we bring in a few younger talented players. Hoping to take first place in conference for the 2019 season.

Manager Quote: “Had to do it em”

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Team Name: Sonoma State Club Baseball

Mascot: Seawolf

Location: Sonoma State

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Daniel Frieburg, Nick Beckner, Wyatt Lewis

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 8-10  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results:  Notables: Nick Beckner, Joey Whipple

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 20

Players to Watch: Jonah Lewis, Joey Whipple, Nick Beckner, Clark Fahrenthold, Zack Pace

New additions: Jake Roberts, Matt Nichols, Harrison Saal, Aidan Kelleher, Matt Morongell

Biggest Rival: Chico State

Best Player Nickname: Wyatt "Fish" Lewis

2019 Season Outlook: With the amount of returning players and the addition of many new first year players, Sonoma State's 2019 season outlook is very positive. The level of depth has increased dramatically compared to the 2018 season.

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Team Name: San Diego State University

Mascot: Aztecs

Location: San Diego, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Mike Podany, Matt Malconian, Jared Dawson

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 22-3  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: D2 Unanamious #1; World Series Champions  Notables: In just our second season, we won the Division 2 World Series and only lost 3 games all season, including a 7-0 playoff run.

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 18 Returning players including all 3 All-Americans: 2017 & 2018 First Team Starting Pitcher: Matt Malconian 2018 First Team Catcher: Victor Ortiz 2018 Second Team Outfielder: Andrew Crabill 2018 World Series MVP Ryan Chibidakis

Players to Watch: SP Matt Malconian C Victor Ortiz CF Andrew Crabill 2B Jared Dawson DH Niko Lopez SS Nick Woodall

New additions: OF Ryan Grove, INF Bryce Ramirez, SP Justin Thomas, OF/P Brett Pardo, OF/P Zack Heidenry, P Bailey Ward, INF Nick Himan, INF Chris Abbott, OF/P Leo Mendoza

Biggest Rival: Grand Canyon University

Best Player Nickname: Chapstick Hennigan

2019 Season Outlook: In just two seasons of club ball for the Aztecs, we have compiled an overall record of 36-8 and won the Division 2 World Series last season. We only lost 2 players from last year and added 10 more so we believe we will be a better team. We are thrilled to jump up into Divison 1 and believe we are ready to compete with the top club teams in the nation.

Manager Quote: All eyes set on becoming the first team to win the D2 & D1 World Series in consecutive years

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Team Name: San Jose State University

Mascot: Spartans

Location: San Jose, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Team President - Tyler DeVincenzi Team Coaches - Brett Ackerman, Dominic Ackerman, Matt Lee

2017-18 Performance: ● Record:17-5 (15-3 in league) ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1st in Pacific North (DII) ● Notables: Anthony Deeter, DII All-American (SP/UT) , Joaquin Avalos (INF) Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 12 Players to Watch: Wong, Garrison (C) Forcado, Juan (INF/P) Thomas ‘Tokyo’ Comerford (P) Manaois, Leland (OF) Ziemkowski, Tyler (C/1B)

New additions: Avalos, Julio Rennelle, Ryan Gladdish, David Bannister, Kai

Biggest Rival: Sacramento State

Best Player Nickname: Thomas ‘Tokyo’ Comerford (P)

2019 Season Outlook: 3rd year club enters the DI ranks in the SoPac North conference looking to compete and build competitive rivalries against the league's elite Manager Quote: “Gotta Win A Ballgame”

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Team Name: University of Nevada, Reno

Mascot: Wolfpack

Location: Reno, Nevada

Captain(s)/Coach(s): President Clayton Nodal, and Vice President Keeton Cahill

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 6-11 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th ● Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13

Players to Watch: Joe Butcoff (Senior)- Our starting shortstop who is the definition of a five tool player. Ryllen Abeshima (Senior)- Primarily a catcher that is a power threat to all fields. Lawrence Reese(Senior)- A starting pitcher with great velocity and a wipeout slider.

New additions:

Tim Lichty (Senior)- A left handed hitting outfielder and an RHP that can leave the yard and shut the door. Former Texas A&M player.

Turner Gustafson (Junior)- A Reno native and shortstop who has a smooth swing and quick hands.

Nate Swanis (Sophomore)- A LHP that can pound the zone and change speeds. A strong showing in the fall looking to be dominant on the mound in any situation.

Will Baker (Sophomore)- A RHP that has a diverse range of pitches and strength to go the distance. Strong asset to the pitching staff bringing next level velocity to the plate.

Max Baracani (Sophomore)- Speedy centerfielder with multiple diving catches under his belt. An extra base hit threat every at bat and aggressive on the base paths.

David Haulot (Freshman)- A gold glove caliber 2nd baseman who can also swing it from the left side.

Corey Gyll (Freshman)- A first baseman that can play across the diamond and on the mound.

Biggest Rival: UC Davis

Best Player Nickname: Truckee

2019 Season Outlook: A deep pitching staff and a high powered offensive attack balanced between veterans and a lot of exciting new talent has a return to Holly Springs well within reach. Anything less than a conference championship and strong regional showing will be considered a let down.

Manager Quote: “FIGURE IT OUT!” -Clayton Nodal “DROP THE LOAD” -Keeton Cahill

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Team Name: Northern Arizona University

Mascot: Lumberjacks

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona

Captain(s)/Coach(s): President - Ryan Munoz Vice President - David Lucia

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 10-9 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th in Conference ● Notables: 2 Conference wins over Arizona State University (4-3, 11-3), Win over Boise State University (11-6)

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8 Returners: Justin O’Connor is returning after an appearance on the 1st team All-American. Marco Cotto is also returning after back to back seasons on 2nd team All Region for the Southern Pacific Conference.

Players to Watch: Justin O’Connor, Marco Cotto, Kevin Joyce, Ryan Munoz, Tyler Julle, David Lucia

New additions: Ben Kleinsmith, Cooper Newman, Dominick Congote, Efrain Gamez, Jake Ausdemore, Jayse Baruch, Michael Ortega, Michael Venable

Biggest Rival: Arizona State University

Best Player Nickname: Jake Ausdemore “Crab”, Ryan “Scoops” Munoz, Michael “Tesla” Venable, Michael “Juicy Fruit” Ortega, Pooper Scooper Newman, Ginger Dave Lucia,

2019 Season Outlook: After a very promising fall season with a lot of new guys contributing valuably to the team, the Jacks are looking to make another run into the postseason in Lancaster, California.

Manager Quote: “SBFC ya know what I’m saying” -Ryan Munoz

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Team Name: Long Beach State

Mascot: 49ers

Location: Long Beach, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Joseph Meave / Nicholas Gaul

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 7-14  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th in Conference  Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 returners

Players to Watch: Nicholas Gaul INF/P

New additions:

Biggest Rival: Cal State Fullerton

Best Player Nickname:

2019 Season Outlook:

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Team Name: Grand Canyon University

Mascot: Lopes

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Rich Warnol

2017-18 Performance:  Record: Record vs Club Baseball teams 28-6  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3rd place in World Series  Notables: Lost first game in Regional to Santa Barbara, then beat Chico State, Cal Poly, and Santa Barbara twice to get to World Series.

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): We return World Series Home Run Champion/All American/So Pac 1st team Zach Broussely, All American/So Pac 1st team Reid Magnaghi, So Pac 2nd teamTaylor Brooks, So Pac 1st team David Macias, Azael Lopec Chairez, Emilio Artica, and Alex Johnson

Players to Watch: We should have another solid season from our veterans to our rooks

New additions: We have added some big arms in Matthew McWilliams and Nick Schooner, Catcher Mike Namoff and Infielder Jason Ochoa

Biggest Rival: ASU

Best Player Nickname:

2019 Season Outlook: Win League, Battle a tough So Pac Region and get back to Holly Springs

Manager Quote: "Enjoy the process"

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Team Name: Cal State Fullerton

Mascot: Titan

Location: Fullerton, California

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Braden Jow, Kurtis Redman,Cody Molla

2017-18 Performance:  Record: 11-9  Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Conference Record 7-8, 3rd in So Pac West  Notables: Kurtis Redman named 3rd Team All American OF

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 13

Players to Watch: Kurtis Redman 2018 3rd Team All American OF, 1st Team So Pac All Region OF Brett Mansell 1st Team So PAc All Region DH Jacob Babbitt

New additions: 6

Biggest Rival: Long Beach State

Best Player Nickname: White Helmet-Brett Mansell

2019 Season Outlook: With a large group of returning players and a talented group of rookies, we look to be a dynamic team, combining solid production with player development we will compete to win the SoPac West conference. Coming off a strong fall season look for the Titans to earn their first NCBA playoff berth.

Manager Quote: We have a talented an experienced group of seniors who will lead this team through the season. Combined with the new additions this will be one of the more talented teams in club history. If we

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Team Name: Chico State Club Baseball

Mascot: Wildcat

Location: Chico, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Andrew Banuelos / Taylor LeTourneau

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 13-7 (12-3) ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1st in conference, swept in Regionals ● Notables: Back-to-Back-to-Back Conference Champions across D1 & D2 play

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 9

Players to Watch: Andrew Banuelos, Camden Cougnet, Matthew Butler

New additions: 16+ new players

Biggest Rival: UC Davis

Best Player Nickname:

2019 Season Outlook: We are excited to play the majority of our games at home this year.

Manager Quote: “We are excited to defend our Conference Championship this season and are looking forward to getting back to Regionals for a third consecutive season.”

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Team Name: Cal Poly

Mascot: Mustangs

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Chase Proctor, Jaret Wedow, Coach Tanner Morgan

2017-18 Performance: Record: 21-3 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: SoPac-West 2018 Champions Notables: Conference Champions 3 years in a row (’16,’17,’18)

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 9

Players to Watch: Kevin Alazard, Jay Sterner

New additions: Ryan McLaughlin, JP Caldwell

Biggest Rival: UCSB

Best Player Nickname: Coach Manner Torgan

2019 Season Outlook: Another shot at a birth to the world series

Manager Quote: “It’s just really that simple” - Coach Manner

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Team Name: Arizona State University D1

Mascot: Sun Devils

Location: Tempe, AZ

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Matthew Cavorsi (Coach) Erik Kleine (Captain) Jason Reynolds (Captain) Max Hartgraves (Captain)

2017-18 Performance: ● Record: 15-5 ● Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd Place in South-Pacific South ● Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 12

Tanner Spohn (.406/.506/.625) Maxwell Hartgraves (.391/.538/.551)

Players to Watch: Tanner Spohn, Maxwell Hartgraves, Morgan Dugi, Jason Reynolds, Erik Kleine, Matthew Kothe, Taylor Goffena, Garrett Schulz

New additions: Morgan Dugi, C - Chemeketa CC Transfer Garrett Schulz, IF/P - Arizona Christian University Transfer Taylor Goffena, P - Ventura College Transfer

Biggest Rival: Grand Canyon University

Best Player Nickname: J-Bear

2019 Season Outlook: After a strong 2018 season where the team fell just short of playoffs at then end of the season, we are primed for a big year. A lineup that is returning 6 starters is even stronger with the addition of two college transfers. Returning two starting pitchers and the addition of 11 new pitchers sets us up for a deep run in playoffs this year.

Manager Quote: “Holly Springs or bust”

© 2011 National Club Baseball Association Team Name: USC Trojans Mascot: Tommy Trojan Location: Los Angeles 2017-2018 Performance: Record: 6-9 Number of Returning Players: 16 Players to Watch: Rob Dandrea, Taylor Carmona, Anthony Francalancia, Nick Francalancia New Additions: Anthony Francalancia, Nick Francalancia, Zeke Ziegler, Joe Danckert Biggest Rival: UCLA 2019 Season Outlook: Significant improvement in our play. Expect to compete for the Southern Pacific West title