By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| Pitcher Tyler Wells is off to a great start with the season just starting. With 20 strikeouts, and six shut out innings, Wells was named the first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Baseball Pitcher of the Week for the 2016 season. “It’s a nice award to have, but in the light of things, I’m just trying to go out there, and compete with my team," said Wells. “Whatever I do out there on the field isn’t for any award, it isn’t for myself, it’s for us,” continued Wells. A very humble Wells credits his pitching success to good communication between coach Dave Martinez and catcher Andrew Lopez. Junior Damion Edmonds is also off to a … [Read more...] about Baseball swept by Dixie State
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CSUSB baseball returns with new faces
By Willis Torres [Staff Writer] Coyotes will be welcoming their new Head Coach David Martinez as the 2016 baseball season approaches. Martinez, a graduate of CSUSB, has a strong history as a pitching coach. He's worked with universities such as Dixie State University of Utah, University of New Mexico, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Martinez will be working with other members of the coaching staff who include Coach Brett Hambright and Coach Joe Villa. This will be the first season Hambright will be coaching for the Coyotes. He brings an excellent amount of experience to the field. Hambright played for Team USA in 2012 and was drafted twice by the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about CSUSB baseball returns with new faces
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
Kerry Kelley carries on with family support
By Chelsea Underwood |Sports Editor| Kerry Kelley, a junior pitcher for the CSUSB baseball team, continues to perform on the mound but does not forget about the support he has on the stands. The support from his family has become a big part in Kelley’s career. His dad and grandpa were his coaches and has helped him grow through the years. His grandparents have shown their support in another way as well. According to Kelley, his grandparents have not missed any of his baseball games since eighth grade. Even still to this day, when ever he looks up from the mound, they are cheering him on. His mom and little sister come to the games as well to encourage and support him on … [Read more...] about Kerry Kelley carries on with family support
Guerra’s ambitions extend beyond the game
By Amy Cutillo |Staff Writer| Tony Guerra is making his name as a pitcher for Coyote baseball. Not only is he finding success in college athletics, but he’s taking control of his future here at CSUSB as well. Guerra began attending CSUSB in September after getting his Associate of Arts at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nevada. According to Guerra, he learned a lot at that campus and was taught what it meant to work hard. He will be getting his bachelor’s degree in Psychology sometime next year. Guerra attributed people’s behavior to his interest in the field. Guerra grew up in San Pedro, Calif., where his biggest influences were his mother and brother. Having seen a lot of … [Read more...] about Guerra’s ambitions extend beyond the game
Caruso hopes to get second chance at big league dreams
By Britney Carter |Staff Writer| After declining to pursue a career in the MLB last season in order to finish his last year at CSUSB, Corey Caruso has great expectations for himself and his team this upcoming season. Caruso was drafted in the 50th round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins last year. However, he chose to stick with his education and elected to wait until after his senior year to once again enter the draft and hopefully, the big leagues. “It felt great to be drafted,” said Caruso. “I felt honored, but it really worked out for me to go next year.” Although he considered it a great pleasure and honor to be drafted during his junior year, Caruso feels it was … [Read more...] about Caruso hopes to get second chance at big league dreams
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