The 2011 Encinitas Little League 10- and 11-year-old all-star team was recognized at the Sept. 14 Encinitas City Council meeting for its second straight Final Four finish out of approximately 350 leagues in Southern California that started all-star play.
Mayor James Bond invited the team to attend the meeting, where the boys were recognized at the beginning of the meeting. The players received City of Encinitas custom pins and a proclamation was read by Mayor Bond that highlighted their excellent representation of Encinitas, both on and off the field.
Players, coaches, parents and the Encinitas Little League organization all were grateful to the City Council for the recognition.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Red Bluff Little League All-Stars Honored
The Red Bluff Little League All-Stars took to the stage at the Tehama District Fairground Sunday night to accept trophies and proclamations in front of hundreds of family members, friends and fans. It was a fitting place for them, having taken center stage in Red Bluff's collective heart for the past month.
While it may have been one of their last public gatherings together, speakers at Sunday evening's Meet & Greet made note the team's run through the 2011 Little League tournament will have a lasting impact. Red Bluff Mayor Bob Carrel told the players their names will go down in city history and summed up his thoughts over the past few weeks with a simple - "wow!"
The Red Bluff Police Department was represented by Heather Souza, who helped pass out trophies to the players along with certificates of achievement from the offices of the Little League Western Region and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen.
A week after coming within three outs of advancing to the Little League World Series, it was a time to reflect on how they got there or almost how they didn't. Red Bluff manager Donnie Button told a story about the team's first game at the District Tournament in Redding and how their binder containing all of their official paperwork was missing one hour before the first pitch. If the binder couldn't be found, Red Bluff would have had to forfeit. "I thought I was going to have to move out of Red Bluff," Button said.
Of course the binder was found and Button will never have to worry about being the town's goat. His team's legacy will live on as has that of the 1974 All-Star team. Button, who was the same age as those All- Stars, thanked them for the impact they had on Red Bluff's future teams going forward. "They paved the way and made it so we can believe we have a chance - little old Red Bluff," he said.
Button thanked the entire community and said the team knew they had the town's backing while they competed in San Bernardino. He told every Little Leaguer in attendance, whether they were on the All-Stars team or not, to take pride in their accomplishments. Button said the competitiveness of Red Bluff 's Little League program made the eventual All-Stars better players.
The Meet & Greet was sponsored by the Tehama County Marine Corps League Detachment 1140 of Red Bluff, the American Veterans Post 2002 Corning, VFW Post 1932 Red Bluff and the American Legion Mt. Lassen Post 107 Red Bluff. Ashtin Lopeman and Jennifer Peyton sang the national anthem.
After the trophies and certificates were awarded and Button's comments heard, the All- Stars took their celebrity- like place at a long banquet table to sign autographs for all in attendance.
While Button was talking about the impact the All-Stars had on the coaching staff when he said: "They put a lot of joy in all of us." It's safe to say the community spent the last month feeling the same way.
While it may have been one of their last public gatherings together, speakers at Sunday evening's Meet & Greet made note the team's run through the 2011 Little League tournament will have a lasting impact. Red Bluff Mayor Bob Carrel told the players their names will go down in city history and summed up his thoughts over the past few weeks with a simple - "wow!"
The Red Bluff Police Department was represented by Heather Souza, who helped pass out trophies to the players along with certificates of achievement from the offices of the Little League Western Region and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen.
A week after coming within three outs of advancing to the Little League World Series, it was a time to reflect on how they got there or almost how they didn't. Red Bluff manager Donnie Button told a story about the team's first game at the District Tournament in Redding and how their binder containing all of their official paperwork was missing one hour before the first pitch. If the binder couldn't be found, Red Bluff would have had to forfeit. "I thought I was going to have to move out of Red Bluff," Button said.
Of course the binder was found and Button will never have to worry about being the town's goat. His team's legacy will live on as has that of the 1974 All-Star team. Button, who was the same age as those All- Stars, thanked them for the impact they had on Red Bluff's future teams going forward. "They paved the way and made it so we can believe we have a chance - little old Red Bluff," he said.
Button thanked the entire community and said the team knew they had the town's backing while they competed in San Bernardino. He told every Little Leaguer in attendance, whether they were on the All-Stars team or not, to take pride in their accomplishments. Button said the competitiveness of Red Bluff 's Little League program made the eventual All-Stars better players.
The Meet & Greet was sponsored by the Tehama County Marine Corps League Detachment 1140 of Red Bluff, the American Veterans Post 2002 Corning, VFW Post 1932 Red Bluff and the American Legion Mt. Lassen Post 107 Red Bluff. Ashtin Lopeman and Jennifer Peyton sang the national anthem.
After the trophies and certificates were awarded and Button's comments heard, the All- Stars took their celebrity- like place at a long banquet table to sign autographs for all in attendance.
While Button was talking about the impact the All-Stars had on the coaching staff when he said: "They put a lot of joy in all of us." It's safe to say the community spent the last month feeling the same way.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Strikes Name of Game for Hellickson
In the basement of Grandma Rennie's house in Des Moines, Iowa, sit the spoils of Jeremy Hellickson's baseball career. "I keep all my trophies in my grandma's basement," Hellickson said.
Lately, a lot of hardware has been carried down the basement stairs, what with all the minor-league player of the year awards the Rays' rookie right-hander garnered last season. Add to the haul the American League rookie and American League pitcher of the month awards Hellickson received Tuesday and the baseball trophies are beginning to make a formidable presence with some other reminders of Hellickson's athletic success.
"I think I have more bowling trophies down there," he said. Oh yeah, Hellickson is quite the kegler. Or was. "I haven't bowled since I was 12," Hellickson said. But back then, Hellickson said, he could break 200. He remembers once rolling a 230.
Rays manager Joe Maddon laughed Thursday when he learned Hellickson was as good on the lanes as he is on the mound. "He bowls the way he pitches," Maddon said. "He probably was good. He saw that little dot down there. He threw it over the dot all the time and threw strikes." The key to both sports, obviously, is the ability to throw strikes, and Hellickson can certainly do that. That he's throwing them more with his fastball is the reason for his success, Maddon said. "He had that one bad moment in Baltimore recently (five walks in five innings). We talked to him about it. Since then he tries to utilize more fastball, working his other stuff in with the fastball, and he's done that," Maddon said.
Hellickson, the only player in team history to win a pair of monthly awards in the same month, makes his 11th start of the season this afternoon against the Mariners. He is 6-3 with a 2.80 ERA for the season. In May, he was 4-1 with a 1.36 ERA and held opposing batters to a major league-low .168 average. "It was a good month," said Hellickson, who is even more economical with his words than he is with his pitches.
"I'll tell you this, he doesn't walk all over the conversation," Maddon said. And, Maddon added, Hellickson is a good listener, which is a good trait for Hellickson to have as he negotiates his way through his first full season in the big leagues.
Lately, a lot of hardware has been carried down the basement stairs, what with all the minor-league player of the year awards the Rays' rookie right-hander garnered last season. Add to the haul the American League rookie and American League pitcher of the month awards Hellickson received Tuesday and the baseball trophies are beginning to make a formidable presence with some other reminders of Hellickson's athletic success.
"I think I have more bowling trophies down there," he said. Oh yeah, Hellickson is quite the kegler. Or was. "I haven't bowled since I was 12," Hellickson said. But back then, Hellickson said, he could break 200. He remembers once rolling a 230.
Rays manager Joe Maddon laughed Thursday when he learned Hellickson was as good on the lanes as he is on the mound. "He bowls the way he pitches," Maddon said. "He probably was good. He saw that little dot down there. He threw it over the dot all the time and threw strikes." The key to both sports, obviously, is the ability to throw strikes, and Hellickson can certainly do that. That he's throwing them more with his fastball is the reason for his success, Maddon said. "He had that one bad moment in Baltimore recently (five walks in five innings). We talked to him about it. Since then he tries to utilize more fastball, working his other stuff in with the fastball, and he's done that," Maddon said.
Hellickson, the only player in team history to win a pair of monthly awards in the same month, makes his 11th start of the season this afternoon against the Mariners. He is 6-3 with a 2.80 ERA for the season. In May, he was 4-1 with a 1.36 ERA and held opposing batters to a major league-low .168 average. "It was a good month," said Hellickson, who is even more economical with his words than he is with his pitches.
"I'll tell you this, he doesn't walk all over the conversation," Maddon said. And, Maddon added, Hellickson is a good listener, which is a good trait for Hellickson to have as he negotiates his way through his first full season in the big leagues.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Trophies – Baseball Trophies
It is a nice time of year. The weather is finally getting warmer and it staying lighter out longer. For many young children this marks the beginning of their first season playing baseball. This is a time when it is important to nurture a child’s experience so baseball will be a pass time they will enjoy for years to come. The most important thing is that the child has fun. As a coach you have to incorporate fun into every practice while at the same time teaching the children the basics of the game.
Handing out a trophy to all of the kids on the team is a great way to celebrate the team’s accomplishments and keep the kids engaged in the game. Since the trophy is for little kids it is important that the trophy is fun as well. A pinwheel trophy is a fun trophy to hand out. The trophy actually spins. It is a colorful trophy that a child can actually play with. A squish ball trophy is another great idea for a kid’s trophy. There is actually a squish ball that the kids can remove from the trophy and they can play with. This particular trophy is a great kid’s trophy because most kids aren’t interested in something that is meant to just sit in their room. Kids can actually play with the trophy.
Enjoy the warm weather and get a local little league team started. Be part of child’s love of baseball. Remember to incorporate fun in your practice this even includes fun baseball trophies.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Baseball Program to Benefit Cancer
The McHenry Cobras Travel Baseball Association will host the 2011 Memorial Day Wood Bat Classic with some proceeds benefiting the Centegra Sage Cancer Center and its breast cancer programs in McHenry County.
The cost is $425 per team for ages 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U and 13U. The tournament will feature a three-game minimum. Two wood bats will be provided and first place individual baseball trophies will be awarded.
The tournament is scheduled for May 26-30, at the McHenry Baseball Association VFW Fields, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry.
To register, call John Kreul at 815-759-0905 or e-mail kreulj@comcast.net.
The McHenry Cobras Travel Baseball Association is working with the Centegra Health System Foundation to connect the community to Centegra’s vision for better health care in McHenry County, Centegra officials said in a news release.
The foundation helps build Centegra operations such as EKG transmitting devices, prenatal monitors, state-of-the-art TomoTherapy cancer treatment, charity care, wellness programs and patient transport.
For information, call the Centegra Health System Foundation at 815-788-5870
Local Baseball League Registration
Parents can save $10 if they register their future baseball all-stars for the Hudson Cliffs Baseball League 2011 season before March 10.
Parent volunteers run the community program through the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood from April until late June, where kids ages 5 to 12 play baseball in the T-Ball (ages 5 and 6), Coach Pitch (ages 7 and 8) and Kid Pitch (ages 9 to 12) divisions.
Hats, t-shirts and end of season baseball trophies are provided for all registered players.
Registration is due by March 24.
Fees are $80 for one child, $120 for two children and $160 for 3 children.
For more information, contact the physical education director at the YM&YWHA, at 212-569-6200, extension 255.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Fun Baseball Trophy Trivia
Do you know your game? See how you do in this Baseball Tropy Trivia Quiz...
1. Who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2001?
- Randy Johnson
- Matt Morris
- Curt Schilling
- Greg Maddux
2. Who was the American League MVP for the 1999 season?
- Manny Ramirez
- Alex Rodriguez
- Ivan Rodriguez
- Pedro Martinez
3. Who was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1993?
- Mo Vaughn
- Bernie Williams
- Tim Salmon
- Chuck Knoblauch
4. Who won the National League Cy Young Baseball Trophy in 1989?
- Rick Sutcliffe
- Mark Davis
- Don Robinson
- David Cone
So how do you think you did? Look below to find out the answers also check out the best seltion of baseball trophies!
1. Randy Johnson 2. Ivan Rodriguez 3. Chuck Knoblauch 4. Mark Davis
Monday, March 7, 2011
Baseball Trophies Awarded in October
October is to baseball trophies like November is to Turkey. This article lays out the various baseball trophies awarded each year and why baseball trophies are so meaningful to athletes.
October is a great time to be a sports fan. Football is in full swing, hockey preseason begins and baseball is finally down to the playoffs. Following a regular season that spans over a course of seven months the “hunt for October” becomes a drastic time in a professional baseball players life. Nobody can deny the importance of baseball during October. Even in a shaken economy there are sold-out games and concession stands. Most important, there are plenty of baseball trophies being awarded.
Offensive awards include the Silver Slugger and the Hank Aaron Award, while defensively the Rawlings Gold Glove is given for fielding. The Cy Young Award and the Rolaids Relief Man are presented for pitching. The Most Valuable Player Award, more commonly referred to as the “MVP”, is the oldest individual award still given in its original form since 1931. MVP baseball trophies are also awarded for star performances in the MLB All-Star Game earlier in the season, each League Championship Series and the World Series.
Every baseball player enjoys receiving an award or trophy; and professionals are no exception. One of the most sought after baseball trophies is The Commissioner’s Trophy. Awarded to the World Series Champions this baseball trophy is 24 inches tall and has a diameter of 11 inches. It weighs approximately 30 pounds and is made of sterling silver. The World Series of baseball trophy features 30 gold-plated flags, one for each of the Major League teams, which rise above a silver baseball covered with latitude and longitude lines that symbolize the world. The baseball also contains 24-karat vermeil baseball stitches. The base contains an inscription of the signature of the commissioner, as well as the words "Presented by the Commissioner of Baseball." MLB first began giving out this trophy in 1967.
Sports trophies play an important role in all athlete lives. A baseball trophies can serve as powerful inspiration to keep an MLB player focused during the grueling 162 regular-game season. Everyone from Little League to the major leagues enjoys receiving sports trophies, they represent success. A baseball trophy can help inspire positive future behavior as a team by acting as a reminder that hard work and dedication can bring rewards. Whether one is receiving a participation baseball trophy or a World Series Commissioner’s trophy, one thing remains the same: the player can cherish the legacy that also comes along with a baseball trophy.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Baseball Trophy or Big House
I just saw on CBS... "Too busy building mansions?" That's what Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner told reporters on Monday when asked about his team's poor finish at the end of last season. Steinbrenner used the plural when discussing his players' homes, but it's hard not to think he was talking specifically about Derek Jeter's mansion, known to the locals as "St. Jetersburg."
Jeter is just now putting the finishing touches on a house he started building in 2008 in Tampa, Florida. Was the 30,000 square foot estate the reason Jeter wasn't "hungry" enough last year? Steinbrenner told reporters, "Sometimes teams get a little complacent, they celebrate for too long.
Wow crazy talk. Do you think Jeter gave up the world greatest baseball trophy for a mansion?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Baseball Trophies and Awards
Baseball prides itself on its tradition of giving trophies and plaques to its outstanding players. From Little League to the majors, all levels of play are celebrated with particular awards. Some nicely-identified professional baseball trophies embody:
- Gold Glove Award awarded to top fielders.
- Rookie of the Year, given to the best rookie player of the year.
- Cy Young Award awarded to distinctive pitchers.
But, not all awards are given on knowledgeable level. Many gamers, younger and old, get pleasure from this widespread sport as a interest and have joined baseball leagues in their very own towns.
Baseball trophies awarded in these smaller leagues might embody Best Outfielder, Finest Batting Average, Greatest House-Run Hitter, Most Improved you identify it! Awards are additionally given for fun and sportsmanship.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Giants Fans get a Close Look
Giants fans have been waiting for56 years for a World Series trophy. Generations of fans lined up as early as 7 a.m., trading stories of great memories, greater heartaches and their elation when the Giants beat the Texas Rangers in five games last fall to win the franchise's first World Series since 1954.
The San Francisco World Champions Trophy Tour started Jan. 4 at San Francisco City Hall. Stockton was the eighth stop. The trophy, first awarded to the 1967 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, features 30 flags, one for each Major League Baseball team, arranged in a rising, circular pattern.
Of the four major sports championship baseball trophies, it's the only one not named in someone's honor. Unlike hockey's Stanley Cup, it is not a perpetual award; a new one, valued at about $15,000, is made by Tiffany and Co. every year.
The Giants have tentatively planned 25 more stops for the tour, which will conclude at AT&T Park on opening day, April 8. Most of the stops are in Northern California, but the trophy will also visit New York this weekend; and Medford, Ore., and Scottsdale, Ariz., in March.
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