Category Archives: Out-of-State Play

College Baseball, Out-of-State Play, Summer Ball

Good-bye Summer…

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Brad and Nolan at LBCC.
Nolan prepares for the pitch.
Brad heads for home.

These days, it’s rare to see both Brad and Nolan playing baseball in the same town, so local family and friends took advantage of the opportunity to cheer them on in person. The twins brought their usual championship-level style of play to their Southern California 2018 collegiate summer baseball teams.

Brad, playing for the California Collegiate League’s Orange County Riptide, finished the summer with 1 HR, 1-3B, 4-2B and 15-1B and a .296 avg. Playing for the Sunset Baseball League’s Long Beach Legends, Nolan led his team with 5-HR, and posted 5-3B, 3-3B, 5-2B and 17-1B, and a .330 avg. He was also named to 2nd Team All Summer. Both teams advanced to their league championship finals, with the Legends earning the top prize.

The duo also demonstrated their speed around the bases and in the outfield, including some defensive plays worthy of a web gem highlight reel.  To view some highlights:

  • check out Brad’s reel, including a 2-run HR (June 16) and key defensive plays (July 9) in right field.
  • watch how Nolan ramps up the noise level with some clutch hits during a regular season  game and a solo bomb in the playoffs.
DI DII Play, Game Updates, Out-of-State Play, Player Profiles

Ready for the Golden State

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Fall pre-season workouts are underway for Brad and Nolan, as their collegiate baseball journey has moved to Northern California, at the University of the Pacific (Stockton) and California State East Bay (Hayward), respectively.  Playing together since their t-ball days, the twins will be on different baseball teams for the first time in their careers. They bring offensive, defensive and leadership skills to California and are expected to enhance the pool of talented players on their teams…

The 2018 season is just around the corner, and can be viewed in person or follow the team online:

Pacific Tigers – Home games held at: Klein Family field
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East Bay Pioneers –  Home games held at: Pioneer Field
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Boise Capitals, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Summer Baseball

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On the heels of their freshman season with the TVCC Chukars, Brad and Nolan continue their play during this summer with the Boise Capitals AA American Legion baseball team. Their team recently traveled to Pullman, WA to compete in the 2016 Palouse Summer Series 19u in Pullman, WA. Both Brad and Nolan had a productive tournament, both at the plate and in the outfield.

Brad kept runners in check…
Nolan prepares to connect…
Brad awaits the pitch…
HR #2 for Nolan @ the tourney…

 

Boise Capitals, Game Updates, Out-of-State Play

Summer Action Sizzles

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The weather isn’t the only thing that is hot this summer, as Brad and Nolan continue to deliver on offense and defense during American Legion play. As players for the Boise Capitals American Legion team, the boys have had hot bats and once on base, they are dangerous base-stealing threats. This weekend’s July 4th tournament in Reno saw several rbi’s and hits, including triples by both and a home run off the scoreboard by Nolan. Their defense remains strong, with web gems in the outfield and outstanding pitching performances by Brad.

Look for more baseball action from the boys this coming week, as they join their teammates and compete against teams from across the Northwest at the annual Summer Classic Wood bat tournament in Boise.

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Brad looks to seize a chance to head home.
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Nolan drives the ball off the right center wall.
Camps, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Ready for Spring Season…and beyond

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With the start of the 2015 Spring Season just weeks away, Brad and Nolan have been busy with workouts at the hitting facility, regular visits to the gym, and recently, they also participated in a wood bat tourney in Arizona and attended a Boise-based hitting & defense camp. They are also looking ahead to college and playing at the next level, so expect to see action both on and off the field!

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Nolan (43) plans the next play with Brad (42) at the MLK Southwest Wood Bat Classic in Arizona.
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Brad looks to score during the MLK Southwest Wood Bat Classic.
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Nolan drives the ball at the Idaho Cubs 2015 Hitting & Defense camp.
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Brad prepares to catch a fly ball at the Idaho Cubs 2015 Hitting & Defense camp.

 

 

Idaho Cubs Scout Team, Out-of-State Play

Strong Finish to Scout Team Season

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The Idaho Cubs Scout team traveled to Washington to play their final weekend against Walla Walla Community College. Brad and Nolan finished strong, combining for 12 hits, 8 RBI’s & 2 stolen bases for the weekend (see video clips).

Special thanks to Idaho Cubs Coaches Gary Van Tol,  Jason Krohn and Hilton Richardson, along with the college coaches who provided the players with a great experience, both on the field and on the campus tours.

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Nolan gets set in left field.
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Brad advances to third base.
Game Updates, Idaho Cubs Scout Team, Out-of-State Play

ID Cubs Scout Team Games Continue

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It’s been a busy time for the Idaho Cubs Scout team during September and October. After playing competitive games at Salt Lake Community College, College of Idaho in Caldwell, NNU in Nampa and Spokane Falls Community College in Washington, Brad, Nolan and the rest of the team will head to Ontario, Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington to play the final games of the season. The coaches and colleges have also done a great job of giving the players (and their parents!) a glimpse of a college athlete’s life with tours of their facilities, too.

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Brad and Nolan take a break at Salt Lake Community College.
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Idaho Cubs Scout team get a pep talk from the coaches.
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Coach Gary Van Tol shares his post-game views with the players.
Out-of-State Play

2014 Idaho Scout Team Games Underway

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Brad and Nolan joined other high school ball players from across Idaho to play their first weekend series of games as the Idaho Cubs Scout team. The players will compete against junior colleges baseball teams from Idaho, Washington and Utah during the months of September and October.

For  the complete Idaho Scout team schedule, click here.

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Brad takes a swing during the Idaho Cubs game held at the College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls).
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Brad gets ready to steal a base during the game.
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Nolan sizes up a pitch during the CSI game.
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Nolan keeps an eye on the ball as he prepares to score a run against CSI.
Boise Capitals, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Summer baseball continues in Spokane

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Following the 7-games played at the USA Baseball 17U West tournament in Arizona, Brad and Nolan are on the road again, this time to the north to take part in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene American Legion Wood Bat. Their Boise Capitals team will play at the Al K Jackson field in Spokane; for a complete schedule and game updates, visit: http://www.spokanealb.com/index.asp.