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Lafayette Generals2004 Connie Mack Baseball Club
RECRUITING LETTER: This will be my 22nd year of managing the Lafayette Generals Baseball Club. We have five teams under our organization. 14 and Under AABC, Sandy Koufax; 3-Legion teams; and our Connie Mack team. We are, once again, looking for a “Few Good Men” who would like to spend this summer as a Lafayette General. Over the past few years, we have been the most recognized 18 and under team in Northern California. Hopefully, this year, we will be able to keep up our annual tradition. Player Recruitment This year, we will focus on the top players in the immediate Bay Area, with a focus on Contra Costa County. If need be, however, we will go outside the area, or state, to get the one player who will keep us competitive. Our Roster will be at 20 players. I realize that many of you have already committed to four-year schools. Our program is simple: We assure everyone that their game improves, and that we WIN !! I am looking for player commitments by the end of January, so we know in which direction we must go to fill position needs. We run our programs no differently than those in which you will become involved with at the DI level. This year, the coaching staff will be outstanding…..that’s a promise! Coaches G.M.—Don Miller—22 years with the Lafayette Generals. Current, an Associate Scout with the Philadelphia Phillies under the direction of Joey Davis, West Coast Supervisor. Also, just recently appointed to the W.C..C. Evaluation Committee for the 2004 season. Tom Wheeler- (Part Time). Former St Mary’s College Head Coach and twenty years of Pro Scouting (Houston/Colorado) Bob Ralston—(Part Time). Former All American at the University of Arizona (1984); seven years of professional baseball (Twins); two years professional manager (Williamport Cubs); and current Head Coach at Clayton Valley High School. Casey Coakley—Former St. Mary’s College player and former Head Coach at Freedom High School. He is now back at Clayton Valley High School. Chris Lancerini—Former St. Mary’s College player who has spent two years as the Generals’ Pitching Coach. Note: It has always been our objective to make each player better. If you’re looking just to play some games this summer prior to your college season, this is probably NOT where you will want to play! Season at a Glance 2004 Host Team for the Connie Mack Regionals: Dates: July 29th – August 1st at St. Mary’s College and Diablo Valley College Number of Games: 40 est. Start Date: Sunday, June 6—All-day Mini Clinic Games: June 8, 9, and 10 at U.C. Berkeley Senior Vacation: One week off from June 11 through June 17. Please schedule your senior trips at that time. June 18 through to the Western Regionals, we will have a busy five-week schedule. Tournaments: Reno, NV, High Sierra Classic at U.N.R., one of the best summer tournaments on the West Coast: Dates: June 25-27. 13th Annual Western States Classic, hosted by the Generals at St. Mary’s and Diablo Valley College. Dates: June 30-July 4. Cal Poly San Louis Obispo: Four game series vs. S.L.O. Rangers July 10-11? Hawaii: We will travel to Hawaii to play both the Japan national team and Korea’s national team, along with the Hawaiian Islanders. (Note: All college(teams) players—All games will be held at the University of Hawaii.) Pending Dates:July July 22-25. I will advise in the next newsletter.
MISSION FOR 2004Our Mission is to WIN this years Western Regional Tournament and advance to Farmington, New Mexico, for the Connie Mack World Series, won last year East Cobb Yankees out of Atlanta, Georgia. I was told at this year’s national convention that last year’s series drew over 80,000 people for the week-long tournament! The 2002 Connie Mack National Champion was the Long Beach Cardinals, which beat us in extra innings 3-2 in the 2002 Regionals. References: The following coaches support the Lafayette Generals. If you have committed to one of these programs, call them for their recommendations: Jed Soto - St. Mary’s College Dave Esquer - California Nino Giarratano - U.S.F. Mark O’Brien - Santa Clara Andy Lopez - Arizona Rich Hill - San Diego Dave Gillespie - U.S.C. Jerry Weinstein and Larry Lee - Cal Poly Troy Buckley - Long Beach Rex Peters - U.C. Davis Lastly, I realize you have various options on where you could play this year. We believe this is the best program available, and hopefully you will consider the Generals as your team this summer. I will be in contact by phone to further discuss. Thanks for your interest. Sincerely, Don Miller, General Manager (415) 971-9002 |
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