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RANCHO CUCAMONGA ALUM SEAGER IS CLUTCH AGAIN IN WORLD SERIES GAME 1

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Corey Seager evened up game one of the 2023 World Series with a ninth-inning home run as the Texas Rangers staved off defeat on Friday night. The Rangers went on to win in extra innings and take a 1-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks with game two on Saturday night.

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Seager, a 2013 and 2014 member of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, has been a post-season hero before, winning the World Series MVP trophy in 2020 with the Dodgers.

In 18 post-season games that year, Seager batted .328/.425/.746 with eight home runs. His MVP-winning line for the World Series was .400/.556/.700.

As a 19-year old, Seager played in 27 games with the then-high A Quakes at the end of 2013 and then started 2014 in Rancho Cucamonga. Over 80 games, Seager slashed .352/.411/.633 and got promoted to AA.

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SEAGER STARTS FAST ON AFL OPENING NIGHT

Posted on October 8, 2014 by | Comments Off on SEAGER STARTS FAST ON AFL OPENING NIGHT

glendaleDodgers prospect Corey Seager (RC ’14) took the field tonight for his second go-round in the Arizona Fall League, and saw a better result than last year, more similar to what he has done in his stellar minor league career. The shortstop prospect went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored as the Glendale Desert Dogs topped the Mesa Solar Sox by a score of 9-3.

It was a game filled with elite prospects, as per usual in the AFL. Here are some of the notable stat lines from other recent Cal Leaguers in the three openers tonight:

Addison Russell (MES) (STK ’13, ’14) – 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Cal Towey (MES) (IE ’14) – 1-for-1
Darnell Sweeney (GLN) (RC ’13) – 2-for-4, RBI, 2 R
Mallex Smith (SUR) (LE ’14) – 1-for-4
Patrick Kivlehan (SUR) (HD ’14) – 1-for-4, HR
Hunter Renfroe (SUR) (LE ’14) – 2-for-4, 2 Doubles, RBI, 2 R
Trevor Story (SRR) (MOD ’13, ’14) – 2-for-4, 2B
Steven Okert (SCT) (SJ ’14) – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Archie Bradley (SRR) (VIS ’13) – 2 IP, 4 H, 3 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K

 

 

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POSTSEASON ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED

Posted on August 23, 2014 by | Comments Off on POSTSEASON ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED
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The California League recognized an impressive list of players and field staff with today’s announcement of the 2014 Postseason All-Star Team and Field Awards. Not only does the league acknowledge the outstanding players from the season, but they also tip the cap to a manager, coach, turf manager and a clubbie.

The MVP is SS Corey Seager, who excelled at Rancho Cucamonga before being promoted to AA Chatanooga in July. LHP Josh Hader was tabbed as Pitcher of the Year for what he did with Lancaster prior to his promotion to AA Corpus Christi. SS Jose Rondon earned Rookie of the Year honors while playing for Inland Empire, then joining Lake Elsinore after the Huston Street trade July 19th.

Stockton had its manager, Ryan Christenson, recognized as well as coach John Wasdin. Christenson picks up the honor in his first year as manager for the Ports.

Rancho Cucamonga’s Rex Whitney was named the circuit’s best Turf Manager while Lake Elsinore’s clubbie, Terrance Tucker, was also singled out for excellence.

Here’s the full list, as posted on MiLB.com:

2014 CALIFORNIA LEAGUE POSTSEASON ALL-STAR TEAM
NAME POS TEAM MLB ORG
Roberto Pena C Lancaster HOU
Matt Olson 1B Stockton OAK
Tony Kemp 2B Lancaster HOU
Renato Nunez 3B Stockton OAK
Corey Seager* SS Rancho Cucamonga LAD
Marquez Smith UT Bakersfield CIN
Jordy Lara DH High Desert SEA
Alex Glenn OF Visalia ARI
Teoscar Hernandez OF Lancaster HOU
Jabari Henry OF High Desert SEA
Josh Hader† LHP Lancaster HOU
Enrique Burgos RHP Visalia ARI
Seth Streich RHP Stockton OAK
Tyler DeLoach LHP Inland Empire ANA
Jose Rondon Rookie Lake Elsinore SD
Ryan Christenson Manager Stockton OAK
John Wasdin Coach Stockton OAK
Rex Whitney Turf Manager Rancho Cucamonga LAD
Terrance Tucker Clubbie Lake Elsinore SD

* Most Valuable Player † Pitcher of the Year

 

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THE WEEK’S TRANSACTIONS

Posted on July 26, 2014 by | Comments Off on THE WEEK’S TRANSACTIONS

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Some of the notable transactions in the California League over the last 7 days:

PLAYER

DATE

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Blake Hassebrock 7/24 AA Midland Stockton
RHP Clint Sharp 7/24 loA Burlington Inland Empire
3B Patrick Brady 7/24 High Desert AA Jackson
RHP Tyler  Herb 7/24 High Desert loA Clinton
LHP Omar Duran 7/24 Stockton AA Midland
RHP Ben Klimesh 7/23 Bakersfield AA Pensacola
RHP Dylan Covey 7/22 loA Beloit Stockton
C Bruce Maxwell 7/22 Stockton AA Midland
1B Conrad Gregor 7/21 Lancaster AA Corpus Christi
SS Diego Goris 7/19 Lake Elsinore AA San Antonio
SS Corey Seager 7/18 Rancho Cucamonga AA Chattanooga

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U.S. WINS FUTURES GAME 3-2

Posted on July 15, 2014 by | Comments Off on U.S. WINS FUTURES GAME 3-2

Futures-Game-logo-300x225The MLB All-Star Game festivities kicked off on Sunday with the Futures Game, and this one was a low-scoring affair with the U.S. team winning by a score of 3-2. RHP Braden Shipley of the Visalia Rawhide was part of the strong U.S. pitching performance while LHP Julio Urias (Rancho Cucamonga) and RHP Tayron Guerrero (Lake Elsinore) chipped in for the World team’s pitching staff.

A game recap with the box score is up on Bleacher Report. Here’s a rundown of the Call League players who participated:

U.S. Team

RHP Braden Shipley, Visalia – 2/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R
SS Corey Seager, Rancho, Cucamonga – 0-for-1

WORLD Team

RHP Tayron Guerrero (Lake Elsinore) – 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
LHP Julio Urias (Rancho Cucamonga) – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
SS Rosell Herrera (Modesto) – 2-for-2
3B Renato Nunez (Stockton) – 1-for-2
OF Gaby Guerrero (High Desert) – 0-for-2

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THURSDAY NIGHT FINALS

Posted on July 4, 2014 by | Comments Off on THURSDAY NIGHT FINALS

Scores and notable performances from Thursday night’s action:

BAKERSFIELD – 5
VISALIA – 0

Daniel Wright (BAK) – W (5-1), 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 11 K’s
Sean Buckley (BAK) – 1-for-3, HR (3), 3 RBI
GAME STORY

HIGH DESERT – 7
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – 9

Gabby Guerrero (HD) – 3-for-5, HR (9) 5 RBI
Corey Seager (RC) – 1-for-3, HR (15), 3 Runs scored
GAME STORY

INLAND EMPIRE – 3
LAKE ELSINORE – 9

Chris Nunn (LE) – 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K’s
Mark Shannon (IE) – 3-for-5, 2B, HR (15), 2 Runs scored
Benji Gonzalez (LE) – 2-for-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 Runs scored
Diego Goris (LE), 2-for-5, HR (12), 2 RBI
GAME STORY

SAN JOSE – 10
MODESTO – 2

Shane Broyles (MOD) – 2 2/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K’s
Peter Tago (MOD) – 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Shawn Payne (SJ) – 3-for-4, 2 RBI
Elliot Blair (SJ) 4-for-5, 4 RBI, 2 Runs scored
Ben Turner (SJ) – 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 2 Runs scored
GAME STORY

STOCKTON – 5
LANCASTER – 1

Seth Streich (STK) – W (9-4), 5 2/3 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K’s
Daniel Robertson (STK) – 3-for-5, 3B, Run scored
GAME STORY

 

 

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EIGHT CAL LEAGUERS NAMED FOR FUTURES GAME

Posted on June 25, 2014 by | Comments Off on EIGHT CAL LEAGUERS NAMED FOR FUTURES GAME

Futures-Game-logo-300x225The California League will have eight representatives in this year’s Futures Game on July 13th in Minnesota. The US vs. the World contest is part of the MLB All-Star weekend and features standout players from across the minor leagues.

California League players that will be suiting up the USA team:

RHP Braden Shipley – Visalia
SS Corey Seager – Rancho Cucamonga

And also representing the Cal League on the World roster:

RHP Tayron Guerrero – Lake Elsinore
LHP Julio Urias – Rancho Cucamonga
SS Carlos Correa – Lancaster
SS Rosell Herrera – Modesto
3B Renato Nunuz – Stockton
OF Gaby Guerrero – High Desert

Correa won’t participate following a leg injury last Saturday night and is still being evaluated.

See the full rosters with commentary here: MiLB.com article by Sam Dykstra

 

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NEAL, SEAGER WIN WEEKLY HONORS

Posted on May 29, 2014 by | Comments Off on NEAL, SEAGER WIN WEEKLY HONORS
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PITCHER OF THE WEEK – RHP ZACH NEAL, STOCKTON
Zach Neal signed with the A’s as a minor league free agent in March and began the year at AA, then pitched in AAA, before being sent to Stockton after six starts. His first outing in the Cal League was a beauty, 8 2/3 innings of three-hit ball against  San Jose, with just one unearned run against him. The 6-3, 220-lb righty out of Oklahoma struck out 11 without giving up a walk.

 

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – SS COREY SEAGER, RANCHO CUCAMONGA
It was another big week for Seager, who at or near the top of many significant offensive categories in the California League. Hitting in every game over the week, Seager posted a line of .552/.567/.931 with five doubles, two homers and eight RBI while only striking out three times. Ranked by MLB.com as the #28 overall prospect, Seager played 27 games with Rancho last season with unspectacular results. This year he is showing his elite talent and getting better as the year goes on.

 

 

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ROAD TRIP: RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Posted on May 26, 2014 by | Comments Off on ROAD TRIP: RANCHO CUCAMONGA

IMG_4745Saturday night I found my way down to Rancho Cucamonga for a matchup between the Quakes and the first-place Lake Elsinore Storm. A night after a Yasiel Puig bobblehead giveaway packed LoanMart Field, it was Star Wars night with after-game fireworks and 4,463 fans had the place rocking again.

I wanted to get a good look at the Dodgers’ top organizational prospect SS Corey Seager as well as Padres’ #5 prospect Hunter Renfroe. Seager is all over the Cal League offensive leaderboards, as expected, and Renfroe is having a solid year at hiA after being taken 13th overall in last year’s First-Year Player Draft.

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FRIDAY NIGHT WRAP

Posted on May 24, 2014 by | Comments Off on FRIDAY NIGHT WRAP

CLIt’s been another great week of baseball in the California League, with the ball flying despite the fact that the extreme heat hasn’t hit us yet. Tonight’s action was typical of the circuit, with the winners scoring 12, 9, 8, 6 and 3 runs. Only one shootout, as High Desert scored 8 runs in a loss, but the weather is heating up and the offenses are getting in gear as well. Here are the final scores from tonight’s action:

IE 8 – Lancaster 3
San Jose 6 – Visalia 2
Lake Elsinore 9 – Rancho Cucamonga 1
Modesto 3 – Stockton 2
Bakersfield 12 – High Desert 8

Those results have impacted the standing as follows:

The Blaze have a 3-game lead on the Rawhide in the North, with the rest of the division back near the .500 mark or below. Meanwhile, Lake Elsinore has a little separation themselves in the South after tonight’s win and the losses of Lancaster and High Desert. The Storm now have a 2-game lead on the Jethawks.

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