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MLB


Chris Stewart
C, San Diego Padres
2001 Knights and League MVP
Riverside Community College

"I don't believe I would have gotten offered this much money (from the White Sox) if it weren't for the coaching staff of the Knights. Thank you for the summer of a lifetime."


Bud Norris
RHP, Houston Astros
2005 First-Team All-WCCBL
Cal Poly

"The summer I spent with the Knights is one I'll never forget. The coaches and players all worked hard and it paid off. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't learn as much as I did with the Knights."


Marc Rzepczynski
LHP, Toronto Blue Jays
Led Knights in wins (6-0), ERA (2.25) and Ks (58) in 2006
University of California, Riverside


Tommy Hanson
RHP, Atlanta Braves
2005 WCCBL Pitcher of the Year
2005 First-Team College Summer All-America
Riverside Community College

"I had a great time playing with the Knights. My game improved by learning the importance of pitching inside."


Bobby Scales
2B, Chicago Cubs
Led 1997 Knights in Hitting with .379 Average
University of Michigan

"I still maintain close friendships from the Knights. Everybody on the team was dedicated to playing hard and winning. I used my coaches and teammates knowledge to enhance my game."


Brent Morel
3B, Chicago White Sox
2006 Team MVP
Cal Poly

AAA


Ben Johnson
C, Nashville Sounds (Brewers)
University of Washington

Rich Dorman
RHP, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
Western Baptist College


Robby Hudson
INF, Charlotte Knights (White Sox)
University of Texas

"Playing with the Knights was a priceless experience, and the coaches and staff were very knowledgeable and passionate about the game."

AA


John Otness
C, Jacksonville Suns (Marlins)
2001-2002 First-Team All-League
University of Washington

"Playing for the Knights helped me grow to love and understand the game in a way I never imagined. It was not so much the physical side, but more the mental understanding of the way this game is truly meant to be played. To me that is the most important aspect."


Darin Holcomb
3B, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
Gonzaga

"Playing for the Knights prepared me for the long and strenuous lifestyle of the minor leagues. The every day schedule and experienced coaching staff made the transition from college to pro ball much easier. I would not be where I am or the player I am today had it not been for the Knights."


Daniel Turpen
RHP, Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Oregon State


Matt Hague
OF, Altoona Curve (Pirates)
University of Washington


Kyle Parker
RHP, West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Mariners)
2004 Second-Team College Summer All-America
University of Washington

"What I love about the Knights is the way they take care of their players. My summer with the Knights gave me an opportunity to work out a few kinks in my delivery and I also made some great friends."


Andy Jenkins
1B, Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers)
Oregon State

"The Knights make you feel like you're part of a really special organization. The reason that's important is summer ball tends to be relaxed sometimes, but the Knights definitely get after it."


Garrett Parcell
RHP, Jacksonville Suns (Marlins)
Led Knights in saves in 2005 with 7
San Diego State

"The talent that comes out of there and who you play against is the absolute best, and the way the Knights take care of you is first-class. You won't find a minor league team that takes care of you like that."

A

Matt Parker
C, GCL Twins (Twins)
San Diego State


Eric Massingham
RHP, Lakewood BlueClaws (Phillies)
Cal Poly

"Playing two summers with the Knights was a great experience for me. Knights baseball is a combination of great coaching, high-level competition, and an organization that generates respect and enjoyment for the game."


Matt Way
LHP, Lakewood BlueClaws (Phillies)
2007 First-Team All-WCCBL
Washington State

Nick Akins
INF/OF, Ogden Raptors (Dodgers)
Vanguard


Harrison Bishop
RHP, Bradenton Marauders (Pirates)
University of Washington

Blake Keitzman
LHP, Casper Ghosts (Rockies)
Western Oregon

Jared Eskew
LHP, GCL Marlins (Marlins)
2008 West Coast League Pitcher of the Year
Cal Poly

"The Knights provided a summer I will never forget. The level of competition of the league gave me confidence for my senior season and gave me the opportunity to build a routine that I still use in pro ball."


Jon Berger
RHP, Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres)
2008 Team Top Pitcher
San Diego State

"Pitching for the Knights was the best summer I can remember and I believe it helped me gain confidence/momentum going into my senior year at San Diego State."

Kevin Castner
RHP, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
Cal Poly

"Playing for the Knights was by far the best summer baseball experience I have ever had. The progress I made as a player and as a person with the help and support from a first-class coaching staff is something I will never forget. Corvallis is a baseball town with great fans and knowledge of the game. I appreciate every day I spent playing for the Knights and will always remember the dedication the staff made to player development and having fun."


Jim Murphy
1B, Clearwater Threshers (Phillies)
2007 Team MVP
Washington State

John Eshleman
INF, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Giants)
Mt. San Jacinto College

Jared Prince
OF, Hickory Crawdads (Rangers)
Washington State


Drew Garcia
INF, Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox)
University of California, Riverside


Adam Melker
OF, Batavia Muckdogs (Cardinals)
Cal Poly


Rocky Gale
C, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
University of Portland


Eric Stolp
RHP, San Jose Giants (Giants)
University of the Pacific

DJ Johnson
RHP, GCL Rays (Rays)
Western Oregon

Daniel Bibona
LHP, Quad Cities River Bandits (Cardinals)
University of California, Irvine

Alex Burg
C, Augusta GreenJackets (Giants)
2008 Team MVP
Washington State