2010 Roster

Here are the 2010 BARONS..........

Schedule is up!!!

The Academy Barons will open the 2010 season at home. The summer season begins June 8, and the Barons will be in Compton, California where they will compete in a 3-game series vs. the Santa Barbara Foresters. The 39-game regular season, excluding tournament play, features 19 home games, 9 of which will be played at the Urban Youth Academy, 5 at JSerra High School and 4 at USC. The Barons will play in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 23-25, to play a 3-game series vs. Team Las Vegas, a new addition to the California Collegiate League.

Make sure to mark your calendars and check out the Barons this summer.

Hope to see you at the ballpark!

Jarred Frierson

Barons’ favorite, Jarred Frierson, is in his fourth and final season with the UNLV Rebels’ program. He made the move to the outfield after spending the majority of his time in the infield. A very dangerous switch hitter with great pop from both sides of the plate.

In the 2009 season, Jarred played in 51 games, making 49 starts. He was the starting 3^rd baseman for 34 of those games. He was 6^th on the team with a .340 batting average. Had career highs in multiple categories; 65 hits, four homeruns, four triples and seven doubles, he also drove in 35 runs and scored 35 times. He posted 20 multiple-hit games, including seven with three or more hits. Matched his career high with fours hits in 5 trips to the plate at New Mexico on May 3^rd.

Expectations were high his senior year and Jarred has not disappointed. He is currently 6^th in batting average with a .337 average in 45 game starts. Season highs in 6 categories, including runs scored (41), doubles (8), triples (6), HRs (6), RBIs (43) and OB % (.540). He ranks in the top 5 in every offensive category for the Rebels.

Highlights of this season include:

Jarred Frierson drilled three home runs, including an important two-run shot in the bottom of the eighth to outscored Sacramento State 18-13 in the early part of the season. The trio of home runs by Frierson marked the 16th time in school history that a player hit three home runs in a single game, and it was the first time that happened since Xavier Scruggs hit three against San Diego State on April 18, 2008. Frierson matched his career high with four RBI and also scored three times.

Another multi-homerun (2) performance by Jarred was in a recent showdown between the visiting Cougars from BYU, the Rebels couldn't complete the sweep, falling to the Cougars 16-7.

Final Numbers for Frierson in the NBC World Series

Barons' Jarred Frierson had a great showing in the NBC World Series tournament. He's started all 5 of the Oaks' contests in the tournament. Frierson hit .417 , accumulated 10 hits in 24 at bats. He's tallied 5 RBIs for the Oaks, scored three times, walked once and struck out twice. He tallied 3 stolen bases in 5 attempts.

Update from the NBC World Series in Wichita, KS

The Conejo Oaks were off to a great start until they suffered their first loss vs the Liberal Bee Jays from Kansas this morning...They are 3-1 in the tournament.

Good Luck Oaks!

Barons' Jarred Frierson is having a great tournament. He's started all 4 of the Oaks' contests in the tournament. Frierson is hitting .350 has 7 hits in 20 at bats. He's tallied 5 RBIs for the Oaks, scored twice, walked once and struck out twice. He has 2 stolen base in 3 attempts.

2009 All CCL Honors and Awards

Here are the 2009 ALL-CCL First Team and League Honorees.

There were 8 Barons mentioned including Manager Coach George Hinshaw, of those 8, 7 of them received multiple honors.

Barons' right-hand pitcher, Shuhei Fujiya was one of the Barons that was mentioned in 5 categories. Fujiya, from the University of Northern Iowa, drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 18th Round of the 2009 MLB Draft was selected 3rd in the category of All-League Relief Pitcher with 93 points. Placed 4th as 2009's Best Pitching Prospect with 20 points, 5th in the category of possessing the Best Fastball, with 22 points, 9th as having the Best Breaking Pitch with 4 points and placed 5th in Being Closest to the Majors with 3 points.

Barons' left fielder, Ryan Thornton also ranked among the best in 5 categories. Thornton, from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, placed 5th in the category of All League Outfielders with 62 points, 9th in the category of Best Batting Prospect with 10 points, 4th as possessing the Best Power with 25 points, 2nd as being the Best Defensive Outifielder with 31 points and ranked 4th Most Exciting Player with 29 points.

Barons' second baseman, Jarred Frierson received 4 honors. Frierson, from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, placed 2nd in the category of All League Second Baseman with 25 points, 12th in the category of Best Batting Prospect, 4th as the Best Defensive Second Baseman, and ranked 8th in the category of the Most Exciting Player with 5 points.

Barons' right-hand pitcher Geoff Broussard received 4honors as well, Broussard from Cal Poly Pomona, placed 11th in the category of Best Starting Pitcher with 19 points, 9th as being the Best Pitching Prospect with 6 points, 4th as possessing the Best Breaking Pitch with 19 points, and 7th in having the Best Control with 15 points.

Barons' third baseman, Dimitri De La Fuente received 3 honors. De La Fuente, from Cypress Junior College, placed 2nd in the category of All League Third Baseman with 28 points, 2nd in Best Defensive Third Baseman with 19 points and 3rd with Best Defensive Arm with 25 points.

Barons' shortstop, Alfredo Lopez received 3 honors. Lopez, from Compton Junior College, placed 4th in the category of All League Shortstop with 23 points, 6th in the category of Best Baserunner with 18 points, and 6th in the category of Best Defensive Shortstop with 20 points.

Barons' first baseman, George McDonald received 2 honors. McDonald, from Prarie View A&M, placed 5th in the category of ALL League First Baseman with 17 points and 4th as Best Defensive First Baseman with 36 points.

Lastly, Manager Geroge Hinshaw placed 5th among the coaches. He was selected 5th in the Coach of the Year category with 24 points.

Congratulations to all of the players! It was a GREAT season!

2009 Barons: TEAM AWARDS

The coaches decided to give out team awards, awards were the players themselves voted (annonymosly) for who they believed deserved and best represented each award.

The awards were:

1. The Silver Slugger Award: JARRED FRIERSON

This is awarded to the best offensive player. Considerations taken into account when voting for the recipient includes batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage and overall adjustments, in addition to coaches and manager's general impressions of a players overall offensive value.

2. Charlie Hustle Award: ALFREDO LOPEZ

This award is given to the player who left it all on the field everyday. Plays hard regardless of the score or the situation. Given to the player who exhibits a hard-nosed, tough-as-nails style of play, and is always hustling, going balls-out, taking extra bases, and getting dirty.

3. Cy Young Award: GEOFF BROUSSARD

This award is given to the best and most outstanding pitcher on the team.

4. Reliever of the Year Award: SHUHEI FUJIYA

This award is given to the pitcher that was able to come in and effectively and consistently shut down the opposing team in crucial situations.

5. Golden Glove Award: ALFREDO LOPEZ

This award is usually awarded to the player to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances.

6. Best Teammate Award: BRAULIO ARCHER AND FREDDY ANTUNA

This award is given to the person that is always upbeat, they never stop hustling, helps you when you need it and always has the proper tone at practice.