By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The Coyote baseball team wrapped their season with an 11-3 win against the Tritons of UC San Diego. This season was a bit of a damper compared to last year which featured a trip to the CCAA playoffs. During the offseason, Coyotes ace pitcher, Tyler Wells was drafted by the Minnesota Twins, causing a loss of depth in the pitching rotation. Nine players graduated, putting a big hole in the team's roster. This required a major rebuild for head coach Dave Martinez. Last year the team posted a 22-29 record, earning more than 20 wins for the first time since the 2012 season when Don Parnell was head coach. This season, the team's overall record … [Read more...] about Baseball wraps season with a win
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Season #1 in the books for Wells & Ouellette
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| As 40-man roster expansions take place in Major League Baseball (MLB), the minor league seasons come to a close. For Tyler Wells and Will Ouellette, former Coyote baseball players, this signals a wrap of their first seasons in professional baseball. Wells and Ouellette began 2016 as members of the CSUSB baseball team and finished by playing in the minor leagues for two MLB teams. "I miss playing with all of my good friends," said Wells. "I'm gonna miss being a part of the new coaching era under coach Martinez, coach Hambright and Coach Villa." Over the past year, the two have battled through 51 college games, including two playoff games, … [Read more...] about Season #1 in the books for Wells & Ouellette
Catching up with the pros: Wells & Ouellette
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| Coyote baseball players Tyler Wells and Will Ouellette both signed with professional baseball teams this June. Wells was drafted by the Minnesota Twins and was assigned to the Elizabethton Twins, the rookie affiliate based out of Elizabethton, Tenn. Wells has been one of the Twins starting pitchers, continuing the role he had with the Coyotes. "The atmosphere is very different [from college]," said Wells. "You're surrounded by guys that are just as good, if not better." Ouellette was signed on as a pitcher by the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent. "I love the fact that this is my job now," said Ouellette. "I don't have to worry about … [Read more...] about Catching up with the pros: Wells & Ouellette
Coyote baseball goes pro
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| For the first time since 2012, CSUSB has not one but two Coyote baseball players sign a deal with a Major League Baseball team. Right-handed ace Tyler Wells received the news that he was selected in the 15th round by the Minnesota Twins during the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 11. “It’s a pretty surreal feeling," stated Wells. "It's a feeling you can’t explain. When you’ve worked so hard for something, you feel so rewarded and accomplished." “I was actually on the phone with the Twins when I was chosen, the timing was perfect,” added Wells. Wells connected with the Twins prior to the draft when he joined the team for … [Read more...] about Coyote baseball goes pro
Wells earns multiple honors in 2016
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| Coyote right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells was selected for the All-CCAA (California Collegiate Athletic Association) first team, which took place during the CCAA tournament banquet. Wells joined a team of 16 others to make up the All-CCAA first team and 16 members of the All-CCAA second team for a total of 33 and was the only Coyote representing CSUSB. Wells finished the season, tied for first for most strikeouts in the CCAA with a total of 89 and he was able to led CSUSB to the CCAA Tournament for the first time in four seasons. Wells was also honored by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association, earning a spot on the All-West Region’s … [Read more...] about Wells earns multiple honors in 2016
Baseball falls to top two CCAA teams
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| CSUSB baseball took their efforts to Stockton for the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament, but were shut down by both Cal State East Bay and Cal Poly Pomona. The team traveled to Stockton for the CCAA tournament, which was held at Banner Island Ballpark. Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports, a minor league baseball team who are affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. The Coyotes faced the Pioneers, who were ranked No. 2 overall in the CCAA, in game one on May 11. Coyote right-hander Tyler Wells got the start against East Bay. Wells, who leads the CCAA in strikeouts, threw only 5 1/3 innings, giving … [Read more...] about Baseball falls to top two CCAA teams
Coyotes go 0-4 against Broncos
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s baseball team was swept in a four-game series against the nationally ranked Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. This weekend's performance, which was up against California Collegiate Athletic Association's (CCAA) first place team in the South Division, was a tough matchup that did not displayed the Coyote's abilities. The CCAA series opener took place on April 29 at Fiscalini Field, where left-handed pitcher Don Sullivan got the start. Sullivan threw a total of 102 pitches over eight innings, allowing four hits, all singles, no walks and six strikeouts. The Coyotes made their first attempt to score in the third with the bases loaded and only one … [Read more...] about Coyotes go 0-4 against Broncos
Baseball wins series against CS San Marcos
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The Coyote baseball team took on the Cal State San Marcos Cougars March 4 and 5, winning three games in the four game series. The first game of the series took place on March 4 in the late morning and was the Coyotes only loss. Tyler Wells, the game one starting pitcher, threw six strong innings; only allowing one run on five hits. The one run would be his undoing, however, as the Coyotes were not able to back him up with any runs. "I thought [my] overall performance was good was good to keep us in the game. We got a lot of great hitters on the team, they just didn't show up today," said Wells. The second game of the series was later that … [Read more...] about Baseball wins series against CS San Marcos
Baseball falls to East Bay
By Suriel Chavez |Staff Writer| The Coyote baseball team had an exciting weekend against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers, playing in a three game series with one win and two losses. However, the Coyotes are still confident in doing better in their next game. Coyotes started off strong with a 2-1 win on April 16. Game one starter and right-hand pitcher Tyler Wells went eight and one-third innings while only giving up three hits. He walked the lead-off hitter on five pitches, but had a total of eight strikeouts. The Pioneers struck first, scoring their first and only run in the fifth inning. Center fielder Damion Edmonds hit the ball to center field, scoring Brian Lockey and … [Read more...] about Baseball falls to East Bay
Baseball falls to Tritons
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| The Coyote baseball team fell completely short from Feb. 26 to 28 as they took on UC San Diego’s Tritons in a four game series. The first night’s game was hosted in La Jolla where right-handed pitcher (RHP) Tyler Wells threw 104 pitches over five innings. Wells racked up eight strikeouts and only allowed one run. Catcher and first baseman Brian Lockey started the game off with a two-run single, giving the Coyotes a 2-0 lead in the first. Infielder Dylan Lohman scored off of a one-out double by catcher Andrew Lopez, giving the Coyotes a 3-0 advantage. In the sixth, in-fielder Jake Caron scored an unearned run leading the Tritons 4-1. Wells … [Read more...] about Baseball falls to Tritons
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