By Gregory Gammill |Staff Writer| Ethan Chapman spent his entire academic and collegiate baseball career at CSUSB from 2009-2012. The Kansas City Royals selected him in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) June Amateur Draft and assigned him to their minor league system to start out in. He played center field and batted a .330 average in his final season played with the Coyote baseball team. He gained several career accolades and records that would solidify him among one of the best to ever lace up on the diamond for the Coyotes. His accolades and awards included 1st-team All-CCAA and 2nd-team ABCA/Rawlings All-West Region. He also set the Coyote record for … [Read more...] about Former Coyote baseball player reminiscences
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Baseball wins the weekend
By Ryan Navaroli |Staff Writer The Coyotes men’s baseball team split the final two games in their double-header against the San Francisco State Gators on Sunday. The Coyotes could not hold on losing 4-3 to the Gators in their first game of their double-header. Freshman pitcher Jake Meloche went the distance in his longest outing as a Coyote. Meloche pitched the entire game, yielding 7 hits, 2 walks, and 4 earned runs in his eight innings of work. “SFSU was a very aggressive hitting team; they swung at the first pitch a lot which kept my pitch count down,”said Meloche. Meloche thought pitching in San Francisco’s larger ballpark was an advantage. “Throwing in a large ballpark is a … [Read more...] about Baseball wins the weekend
Kickin it with Kelley
By Ryan Navaroli |Staff Writer| Kerrey Kelley enters his final season as the Coyotes ace pitcher. After graduating from Palmdale High School in 2010, Kelley knew CSUSB was the right choice. “I chose CSUSB because it was close to home and I liked how the pitchers have always succeeded here. I believe it has worked out well for me,” said Kelley. Kelley has always had supporters fill the stands at his games. “My family and my girlfriend come to every single game. My grandparents have also never missed a game. They have had my back since day one. The support I get from all of them means so much to me,” said Kelley. Kelley reflects on the biggest thrill that college baseball has … [Read more...] about Kickin it with Kelley
Baseball firing up their game
By Ryan Navaroli |Staff Writer| Coyote’s men’s baseball team suffered a tough loss against the Cal Baptist University (CBU) Lancers, losing 3-1 in their home opener. Freshman pitcher Jake Meloche got the start for the Coyotes home opener. Meloche pitched solid giving the Coyotes a chance to win in his first start of the 2014 season. Meloche yielded seven hits, two walks, and two earned runs in his four innings of play. “Getting the home opener was a great honor to get, especially as a freshman. My mind set was just to get off to a good start, make good pitches, and to get some momentum on our side,” said Meloche. “CBU is a well coached team that does not make a lot of … [Read more...] about Baseball firing up their game
Coyote baseball overcomes losing streak
By Amanda Mendoza |Staff Writer| Coyote baseball came home with a tie for 2 in their four game series against the CSU Monterey Bay Otters on the weekend of April 12-14. The Coyotes topped off, winning the first two games of the weekend series, making a great come back during game two. The Otters left with the last two wins, claiming the 28th spot in NCAA collegiate baseball rankings. Stepping out on the field not sure of what was to come, the Yotes scored two runs in the first inning. Richard Mount doubled down the left line, bringing in Billy Hamilton and Curtis Cassise to score. The Coyotes snap … [Read more...] about Coyote baseball overcomes losing streak
Day prepares for life after graduation
By Spencer Hirsch |Staff Writer| Senior first baseman Brandon Day is prepared for life after baseball. His ultimate goal is to play professionally, but he does have a sound backup plan that is centered on education. Day will be receiving his Bachelor of Arts in psychology this June. He hopes to keep sports at the forefront of his career, as he wants to become a sports psychologist. It was at Riverside Community College when Day first realized he wanted to get into this field. “I had numerous sports psychologists come talk to me at RCC. I just like the dynamic of the sports aspect involved with psychology. I like the fact that you get to see different people’s experiences … [Read more...] about Day prepares for life after graduation
Coyote baseball hunting for deep playoff run this season
By Spencer Hirsch |Staff Writer| Coyote baseball is looking to put last year’s disappointments behind them as they embark on a new season. Their 20-18 record was not quite good enough, as they missed out on the conference playoff tournament by just a few winning percentage points. "It's always very disappointing when you do not make the playoffs, because once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen," said head coach Don Parnell. Junior center fielder Ethan Chapman feels they should have had a much stronger finish to the season. "We didn't live up to our expectations. We had a lot of talent, just didn't put it together," said Chapman. Parnell has high goals and one big … [Read more...] about Coyote baseball hunting for deep playoff run this season
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