As the NCAA baseball season continues, one player is standing out in the pitching world. With a .167 average, Justin Montgomery, junior criminal justice major and pitcher, brought in more than 60 scouts to watch him pitch his first game at California Baptist University. Montgomery said he is determined to be the best pitcher he […]
Category: Baseball
Recruiting with talent or statistics?
In the world of sports and athletics, the influences of talented players and the work of sports analytics have become a game-changer for recruiters of various sports in the decision-making process of their recruitment practices. When making a team, scouts are responsible for recruiting players who they feel are a perfect for their team. They […]
CBU hosts scout day for baseball; Lancers excel
Lancers show their talents for pro scouts and coaches. The baseball team at California Baptist University currently leads the 2016 Major League Draft with the most NCAA Division II athletes selected. CBU has gotten interest and could have more Lancers in the major leagues. It is the 15th consecutive Major League Baseball scout day under Gary Adcock, head […]
World Series players hail from Riverside Polytechnic High School
It’s not every day two athletes who went to high school together in Riverside end up being on Major League baseball teams, let alone the two teams competing against each other in the World Series. This year, Austin Barnes, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Jake Marisnick, center fielder on the Houston Astros, both […]
Current Lancers, alumni make strides in summer baseball league
Despite the fact that the baseball team’s season came to a close in May, both current and former Lancers excelled on the diamond over the summer. As a handful of California Baptist University alumni made their way through the pipeline of Major League Baseball clubs, numerous returning players competed in collegiate summer leagues. Lancer right-hander […]
Baseball sets goals for outcome of season
As baseball playoffs approach, there is some uncertainty over whether or not the Lancers will be attending and competing. The team currently holds a one-game winning streak after games against Azusa Pacific University April 13-15. The Lancers’ current record for 2017 is 27-15 overall, holding an 18-10 record in the PacWest Conference. Gary Adcock, head […]
City of Riverside honors Adcock, Rowland
California Baptist University’s Gary Adcock, head baseball coach, and Rick Rowland, men and women’s swim coach, were recognized Jan. 21 for their immense work and effort as both were inducted into the Riverside Hall of Fame. Rowland’s career started as a teenager working alongside his father, who was a coach at Pepperdine University. “I worked with […]
Baseball alumni return to kick off season
The California Baptist University men’s baseball team will kick-off its season Jan. 28 with the annual alumni game at the James W. Totman stadium, featuring CBU baseball alumni and the current CBU baseball team. Gary Adcock, head coach, said the advice of the alumni and game preparation is a good kick-start to the season. “It’s […]
MLB post season sparks anticipation from students, staff
The Major League Baseball has begun its Championship Series for both the American and National Leagues in the postseason. In the American League, the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays are competing with each other for the AL Championship with the Indians leading the series 3-1. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]
Fresh faces impact future of baseball program, seasons
The baseball team at California Baptist University has been steadily moving through the ranks with an overall record of 27-7. Many returning players continue to be staples on the team, but some fresh faces from the deep roster of freshmen and sophomores have contributed to the success of the team as well. With eight seniors […]