2012 Perfect Game All-American Classic presented by Rawlings Date: Sunday, August 12Time: 6:00 pm PDT / 9:00 pm ESTLocation: PETCO Park, San Diego, California Television Broadcast: Live on CBS SportsRadio Broadcast: ESPN Radio 1700 AM San Diego Admission: $5 Format: East and West all-star squads compete in the 10th annual game showcasing the nation’s top high school seniors of 2013. Local players: Stephen Gonsalves (Cathedral Catholic), Ian Clarkin (Madison), Gosuke Katoh (Rancho Bernardo). Honorary chairman: Trevor Hoffman. On the…

Kid Gleason, Ty Cobb, Connie Mack, Eddie Collins Recently my son and I were watching a MLB game and at the start of the game they showed the managers meeting at home plate. My son asked, “Dad, why do MLB managers wear uniforms and in other sports they don’t?” I gave the answer I thought to be true which was because they used to play and manage. Turns out I was pretty close. I decided…

The Mission Viejo Pony 8 and under team won the Pony World Series in San Jose, California this weekend.  The All-star team beat Fountain Valley 1-0 to clinch the series. via Mission Viejo Pony team wins World Series. http://missionviejolife.org/

  Rancho Bernardo’s Gosuke Katoh qualified for the prestigious Area Code Games. JOHN KOSTER | NCT file photo Some of San Diego County’s top high school baseball players emerged from a tryout and will play for the Milwaukee Brewers in the prestigious Area Code Games in Long Beach. The eight-team Area Code Games will be played at Blair Field from August 5-10 and feature the top prep players from around the country. PREP BASEBALL: Several…

ENCINITAS LITTLE LEAGUE’S 9-10 AND 11-12 TEAMS EACH WIN DISTRICT 31 CHAMPIONSHIP FLAGS TO ADVANCE TO SECTION TOURNAMENTS; 11-12 GROUP WINS 3RD STRAIGHT D/31 TITLE Encinitas Little League used three big innings en route to a 23-3 victory over La Mesa National in the Section 6 Little League all-star tournament on Tuesday at the Vista Optimist Field. Encinitas advances to the Southern California South Sub-Divisional this weekend in Orange County. Tuesday’s win marks the third…

Congratulations to our Shetland, 9U, 10U and 12U All-Star teams.  All of these teams are still playing and have advanced to the third round of All-Stars (Super Regions) being hosted by SMYB from 7/19 thru 7/24.  Our Shetland team will be playing in West Covina. via San Marcos Youth Baseball.

  Speaking of the NAIA, unfortunately CSUSM will not be joining the NCAA next year.  It appears that Cal State San Marcos is on the path to joining the NCAA which will provide much needed benefits for the athletic programs.  Hopefully it is just a matter of time before the NCAA accepts the school .  It will be nice to have a Division II or III baseball program right in our backyard.  There is plenty…

Forty-four players from 28 NAIA programs (including Cal State San Marcos) drafted by 24 of MLB’s 30 clubs. 2012 MLB Draft – NAIA Players Selected Pick Round Team Player School Pos. 70 2 San Diego Padres Dane Phillips Oklahoma City C 157 4 New York Yankees Corey Black Faulkner (Ala.) RHP 227 7 Miami Marlins Ryan Newell Shorter (Ga.) RHP 245 7 Milwaukee Brewers David Otterman British Columbia LHP 254 8 Chicago Cubs Michael Heesch…

Bryce Harper and Everth Cabrera play heads-up ball! I was watching these highlights with my son and he said these plays look like something that would happen in one of his games.  I agree with him.  You don’t see plays like this too often in the major league.  It may have to do with fact that both Bryce Harper and Everth Cabrera are young players who play the game with a youthful enthusiasm.  They are bringing…

Minor League Baseball is an inexpensive way to treat the family to a ball game.  Tickets start at $9. August 4 vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Storm Hat Giveaway First 1,500 fans through the gate will receive a Storm Hat courtesy of Volvo Rents. 1,500 Presented by Volvo Rents Date/Time: Sat, Aug 4 2012 at 6:05 PM Home Team: 2012 Storm Baseball Opponent: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Venue: The Diamond at Lake Elsinore TICKETS AVAILABLE http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t103&m=08&y=2012