Live Oak 2020 Baseball Media Guide

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ACORNS BA welcome to the 2020

ON BEHALF OF THE LIVE OAK HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, with their strong Acorn roots many of our I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO SARICH FIELD FOR ANOTHER former student-athletes have used these EXCITING YEAR OF ACORN BASEBALL. Thank you for supporting our “life lessons” to become outstanding and student-athletes by your attendance at the game today, they have distinguished community members in worked hard and have dedicated themselves to being the best our society. student-athletes possible and deserve and appreciate your support.

The top priority of our Athletic Department It is the philosophy of the Athletic Department that participation is to promote proper sportsmanship in athletics is an integral part of as it relates to studentthe educational process. Athletics Athletics teach us many athletes, coaches, parents/ teach us many “life lessons” such guardians, and spectators. “life lessons” such as Sportsmanship is an as dedication and commitment, selfdiscipline, competition, teamwork, DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT, honorable quality that we sportsmanship, and dealing with SELF-DISCIPLINE, COMPETITION, all must take part in. We success as well as overcoming TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, must show respect to the adversity. These “life lessons” are dealing with success as well opponent and umpires, the true value of high school know, understand, and as overcoming adversity. athletics. Our coaches believe in appreciate the rules of this philosophy and see themselves the game, maintain selfas instrumental in its implementation. The fields and courts are control, and recognize and appreciate used as classrooms where these “life lessons” can be taught in skill in performance regardless of an environment where student motivation is high. Live Oak High affiliation. We must refrain from any School has a rich and deep tradition of quality programs on the behavior that is demeaning to the athletic fields and in the classrooms. We are proud of the fact that opponent, umpires, and other spectators.

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Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.

Head Varsity Coach Matt Brotherton and our entire coaching staff have worked hard to prepare our student-athletes to perform to their greatest potential. They have put in countless hours of hard work and dedication to our student-athletes and deserve your support. The Athletic Department also appreciates the hard work of the many people involved who help support our athletic programs: groundskeepers, custodial staff, clerical staff, administrative staff, and the Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education. Without their efforts the Athletic Department would not be able to operate.

Finally, a big thank you to the Live Oak Athletic Booster Club, an organization that we simply could not do without. This great organization has helped all of our

student-athletes over the years with thousands of dollars of financial support to continue the strong programs and facilities we enjoy at Live Oak. But more than the thousands of dollars the Boosters have raised, it is their commitment, dedication and tireless devotion to our student-athletes that make it a first class organization. The Athletic Department and the Acorn student-athletes appreciate the Boosters support immensely. I strongly encourage you to not only join, but to be an active member of this worthwhile organization.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the school library.

Thanks for coming and enjoy the game!

GO ACORNS!

Mark Cummins

LIVE OAK HIGH SCHOOL DEPT. CHAIR, PHYSICAL EDUCATION LIVE OAK BASEBALL HEAD COACH, 1987-2011 CALIFORNIA BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

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ACORNS BASEBALL

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

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DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

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Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb 29 Mar 3 Mar 5 Mar 7 Mar 10 Mar 12 Mar 14 Mar 18 Mar 24 Mar 27 Mar 31 Apr 2 Apr 4 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 28 Apr 30 May 5 May 7 May 12 May 14

The Kings Academy Christopher Homestead Lynbrook Piedmont Hills Menlo Athertron St. Francis North Salinas Aragon San Lorenzo Valley Leland Leland Branham Branham Ann Sobrato Gilroy Golf Tournament Alumni game Leigh Leigh Pioneer Pioneer Willow Glen Willow Glen Westmont Westmont Santa Teresa Santa Teresa

Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS St. Francis HS (Watsonville) Live Oak HS Aragon HS San Lorenzo Valley HS (Felton) Live Oak HS Leland HS Branham HS Live Oak HS PAL Stadium Gilroy HS Gilroy Golf Course Live Oak HS Gilroy Golf Course Live Oak HS Pioneer HS Live Oak HS Willow Glen HS Live Oak HS Westmont HS Live Oak HS Santa Teresa HS Live Oak HS

3:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM

HOME GAME

AWAY GAME

SPECIAL GAME

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: LIVEOAK.MHUSD.ORG

HEAD COACH a message from the

I would like to start off first by saying thank you to all the supporters of Acorns baseball.

LIVE OAK ACORNS BASEBALL HAS A LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE FIELD. One aspect (if not the greatest) of the Acorns Baseball tradition is the loyal fan base and support of friends, families, alumni and the Morgan Hill community.

We proudly look forward to carrying on the Acorn tradition in 2020.

THE 2020 SEASON IS POISED TO BE ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR LIVE OAK BASEBALL. We have nine returning Varsity players. We also have a great group of young freshmen and sophomores whose talents will continue to develop over the next 3 and 4 years.

We are very excited to work with these young players and watch them grow. We are also excited for the opportunity to coach our juniors and seniors in what will be some of their final games in an Acorns uniform. The 2020 Acorns will look to continue our storied tradition of winning championships looking once again at competing in the CCS playoffs.

Most importantly, the coaching staff looks to carry on the great tradition of developing Acorns players off the field. Many Acorns baseball players have gone on to play collegiate and professional baseball. Many more Acorns baseball players have gone on to great careers, established families, and have been contributing members of the respective communities they have settled in.

WE HOPE THAT THE 2020 ACORNS WILL ENJOY THEIR TIME SPENT TOGETHER, WILL COMMIT TO WORKING HARD EVERYDAY ON AND OFF THE FIELD, WILL STAND TALL IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY, AND WILL TAKE GREAT PRIDE BEING A PART OF THE LIVE OAK BASEBALL TRADITION. We believe that commitment, honesty, accountability, mastery, and pride will lead to a successful 2020 season.

But more importantly will help lay a foundation of habits that will lead to success for many years after baseball. Thanks again to all of the Acorns baseball supporters and we look forward to seeing you in attendance throughout the 2020 season.

GO ACORNS!

Matt Brotherton

Varsity Head Coach

“The 2020 Acorns will look to CONTINUE OUR STORIED TRADITION OF WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS looking once again at competing in the CCS playoffs.”

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

VA R S I T Y R O S T E R

ACORNS

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NAME

YR

POS

2

Richie Maes

SR

OF

3

Kyle Hawkins

JR

C

4

Josh Elam

JR

2B

5

Riley Hieser

SR

INF/P

7

Mitchell Nagel

SR

P

8

Cole Wilson

SO

INF

10

Will Waxman

SR

P/UTIL

11

Justin Kester-Johnson

SO

OF

15

Riley Coleman

JR

UTIL

20

Irineo Ocampo

JR

INF/OF

21

Trevor Kester-Johnson

SO

P/OF/1B

22

Tyler Klopp

SO

C/RHP

24

Colton Rizzi

JR

2B

25

Patrick Kissee

JR

OF/DH

27

Drew Becks

JR

P/1B/3B

30

Tyler Madden

JR

C/1B/P

32

Connor Hennings

SR

OF/P

33

Landon Stump

FR

RHP/INF

TOP ROW: Tyler Madden, Patrick Kissee, Connor Hennings, Riley Heiser, Mitch Nagel, Will Waxman Drew Becks,Tyler Klopp, Landon Stump

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

BOTTOM ROW: Trevor Kester-Johnson, Riley Coleman, Kyle Hawkins, Cole Wilson, Richie Maes, Josh Elam, Colton Rizzi, Ireneo Ocampo, Not shown Justin Kester Johnson

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

2

Richie Maes

10

Will Waxman

5

SR OF

Riley Hieser

SR INF/P

32

7

Mitchell Nagel

SR P

LIVE OAK SR P/UTIL

Connor Hennings SR OF/P

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

3

KYLE HAWKINS

15 RILEY COLEMAN JR UTIL

24 COLTON RIZZI JR 2B

33 LANDON STUMP FR RHP/INF

4

JR C

JOSH ELAM

JR 2B

20 IRINEO OCAMPO JR INF/OF

25 PATRICK KISSEE JR OF/DH

8

COLE WILSON

SO INF

11 JUSTIN KESTER-JOHNSON

21 TREVOR KESTER-JOHNSON 22 TYLER KLOPP

S O P/OF/1B

27 DREW BECKS JR P/1B/3B

SO C/RHP

SO OF

30 TYLER MADDEN JR C/1B/P

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2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

C O A C H I N G S TA F F

2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

MATT BROTHERTON >> VARSITY HEAD COACH

Matt Brotherton is entering his fourth year as the Acorn Varsity Head Coach. Coach Brotherton is looking forward to another exciting season of Acorn Baseball. Prior to being the head coach Matt was the JV head coach and a Varsity assistant coach.

When not coaching the Acorns Matt enjoys hiking with his family, Matt also has a small landscaping business. He and his wife Renee live in Morgan Hill with two daughters Zoie and Maya, one is at Live Oak and one is at Arizona State.

GO NUTS!!!!!!!

JD Madden

CJ Aichele

Ralph Villafuerte

Phil Castellanos

ASSISTANT COACH

PITCHING COACH

JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH

JUNIOR VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH

J U N I O R VA R S I T Y

2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

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NAME

YR

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11

Aiden Keenan Boden Rizzi Caleb Elam Colin Fisher Adam Saenz Jeremy Rodriguez Diego Castellanos Mateo Torres Alexis Perez

FR FR FR FR FR SO FR FR SO

DATE

Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb 29 Mar 3 Mar 5 Mar 7 Mar 10 Mar 12 Mar 14 Mar 18 Mar 20 Mar 24 Mar 26 Mar 31 Apr 2 Apr 4 Apr 9 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 28 Apr 30 May 5 May 7 May 12 May 14

OPPONENT

The Kings Academy Christopher Homestead Lynbrook Piedmont Hills Menlo Atherton St. Francis (Watsonville) North Salinas Aragon San Lorenzo Valley Ann Sobrato Leland Leland Branham Branham Ann Sobrato Gilroy Leigh Leigh Pioneer Pioneer Willow Glen Willow Glen Westmont Westmont Santa Teresa Santa Teresa

VA ITY SCHEDULE # RS NAME 15 20 21 22 24 25 30 32 44

2020 LIVE OAK BASEBALL

Zachary Schlaefli Jonathan Davies Colby Allen Dominic Periera Andrew Giordenango Anden Ajlouni Ethan Lopez Sullivan Elliott Javier Alvarado

LOCATION

The Kings Academy Christopher HS Live Oak HS Lynbrook HS Piedmont Hills HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS (JV Field) Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Ann Sobrato HS Leland HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Branham HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Live Oak HS Leigh HS Live Oak HS Pioneer HS Live Oak HS Willow Glen HS Live Oak HS Westmont HS Live Oak HS Sant Teresa HS HOME GAME

YR

SO SO FR FR SO SO FR FR FR

TIME

3:30 PM 3:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM AWAY GAME

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SCORING ABBREVIATIONS

ACORNS 2020 SCORECARD

WAYS TO GET ON BASE

SINGLE

DOUBLE

TRIPLE

HOME RUN

BASE ON BALLS

HIT BY PITCH

FIELDER’S CHOICE

ERROR

WILD PITCH (3RD STRIKE)

PASSED BALL (3RD STRIKE)

CATCHER’S INTERFERENCE

GROUND RULE DOUBLE

BATTER MAKES AN OUT

RUNNER MAKES AN OUT

STRIKEOUT (SWINGING)

STRIKEOUT (CALLED)

STRIKEOUT (SWINGING)

STRIKEOUT (CALLED)

FLY OUT (TO LEFT FIELD)

LINE OUT (TO 3RD BASE)

UNASSISTED PUT OUT

GROUND OUT

FORCED OUT OR TAG (3RD THROWS TO 1ST)

INFIELD FLY RULE

FLY OUT (TO RIGHT FIELD)

CAUGHT STEALING (PITCHER 3RD)

RUN DOWN (CATCHER TO 2ND TO 1ST TO 2ND)

FORCE OUT OR TAG (3RD TO 2ND)

FIGHT SONG live oak high school

Were gunna fight fight fight fight fiiiiiiiiight we've got the will we've got the might were gunna fight to win the foe So come on guys lets go go go Live Oak were gunna fight fight fight fight fiiiiiiight were gunna back 'em up and do whats right we've got the team.....HEY we've got the steam...HEY L-I-V-E-O-A-K Were gunna fight fight fiiiiiight HEY!

@Acornsbaseball

NEXT LEVEL

alumni at the

MITCH HICKEY // CLASS OF 2014 PLAYED AT UCSD. DRAFED BY THE NEW YORK METS IN THE 2018 MLB DRAFT.

GAVIN VALLEZ // CLASS OF 2019 PLAYING AT MENLO COLLEGE.

JUSTIN SANDERS // CLASS OF 2016

PLAYING AT WESTMONT.

SPONSORS a special thank you to all our

ID3 training Dub Baseball One Day Painting Pinnacle Bank Blach Construction A1 Brake and Muffler Signtech I would also like to thank the numerous families that have dedicated their time and efforts to the upkeep and maintenance of our facilities.

LIVE OAK

GOLF TOURNAMENT 17th annual

Friday, April 10th • Gilroy Golf Course Registration 11:30am -- Shot Gun Start 1:00pm **Best ball scramble format** **Great raffle prizes**

$125 includes: Green fees, gift bag, cart, beverages, hot dogs, tee prizes, contest prizes, dinner and lots of fun! $25 for dinner only

REGISTRATION

Help support the Acorns Baseball Program by playing, sponsoring a tee or hole, donating a raffle prize, or donating directly to the program. Your support is needed and greatly appreciated!

NAME: ________________________________________

OTHERS IN MY FOURSOME:

ADDRESS: ______________________________________

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CITY/STATE/ZIP: __________________________________

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PHONE: (____)___________________________________

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Singles welcome, foursome will be arranged NUMBER OF GOLFERS: _________ @ $125

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TEE SPONSOR:

_________ @ $100

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GREEN SPONSOR:

_________ @ $50

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DINNER ONLY:

_________ @ $25

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DONATION ONLY: _________ ____________________ RAFFLE PRIZE DONATION: _______________________________________________________ TOTAL: ___________________

Tee & Green sponsors: Please include what you would like on sign, and your hole preference (if any).

Please submit information by April 1 st . Raffle prizes can be sent to LOHS or brought to course on day of.

Please make checks payable to Live Oak High School Baseball (tax deductible!)

Live Oak High School Baseball Attn: Matt Brotherton 1505 East Main St. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 For more information contact: Matt Brotherton at teambrotherton@yahoo.com