The Knights have gotten back in the top 25 coaches poll for the first time in 10 years. The Knights came in at number 25 when the poll was released on Tuesday. It was just three years ago that the Knights finished the year with a 16-32 record. The last two years have resulted in the Knights finishing 26-25 (RRAC Champions) and 36-19 (RRAC Champions). The Knights have high hopes for 2010 as they continue to strive towards the NAIA World Series in Lewiston.
Recognition in the pre-season poll is another step as the current Knights continue to strive towards bringing the program back to national prominence. Special thanks are in order to those who have impacted the program in the past two years, those who have accepted the challenge to bring the program back. The following are those who have helped in getting the program turned around, these individuals have stuck it out even when the going got tough.
Robert Garza-Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (07-present)
Raymond Bergara-Assistant Coach/ Pitching Coach (09-present)
Hagan Keele-2B (09)/student assistant coach (present)
Justin Balich- C/DH (06-08)
Chaney Stout- Utl. (07-present) 2B Gold Glove 07
Alberto Gutierrez- P (06-09) 1st Team RRAC 08&09
Chris McGuire- C (07-08) 2nd Team RRAC 07&08
RJ Harris- OF (08-09) RRAC MVP 09 Mets 14th round
Justin Parks- CF (04-08) 1st Team RRAC
Cody Via- (05-08) Huge walk off HR getting Knights into 08 RRAC Tourney
Alex Braly- P (08-09)
Tyler Marrujo- P (06-09)
Josh Matthews- P (08-present)
Garret Randle- P (08-present)
Randy Richter- Utl. (07-present)
Bryan Root- OF/1B (06-08) 2nd Team RRAC 08
Tyler Rucker- P (07-present)
Ron Santos- C (08-09) 2nd Team RRAC 09
Justin Coats- 2B (09-present) 2nd Team RRAC DH
Carey Crain- OF (09) 1st Team RRAC/Honorable Mention All American/NU RBI Record Holder
Thomas Huggins- 1B (09-present) 2nd Team RRAC
Roger Ibarra- C (09-present)
Humberto Miranda- 2B (09-present) 2nd Team RRAC 09
Jeff Sakowski- OF/P (09-present) 2nd Team RRAC 09
Kal Saldana- Utl. (09-present)
Anthony Washington- OF (09-present)
Thank you all for your contributions!
Check out the pre-season poll by clicking on the title of this article.
