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| Green And Strasburg Earn Weekly Conference Baseball Awards |
| Date: 3/31/2008 |
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - San Diego State senior Garett Green has been named Mountain West Conference Co-Player of the Week while Aztec right-hander Stephen Strasburg earned MWC Pitcher of the Week accolades. The Aztec second baseman shared the award with Brian Cavazos-Galvez of New Mexico.
Green, from Anaheim Hills, Calif., batted .500 (10-for-20) from the plate, with one home run, one double, five runs scored and four RBI, as the Aztecs went 5-0 in non-conference action last week, including a three-game sweep of Houston. In SDSU's 6-3 win over then-No. 23 UCLA, Green had an RBI single and hit his fourth homer of the season to give the Aztecs the lead for good in the seventh inning as part of a 2-for-4 outing at the plate. Against Harvard, he went 2-for-4 while also scoring a run in a 4-0 Aztec win.
In the series opener vs. the Cougars, Green went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. In game two, he singled in the tying run in the bottom of the ninth, then scored the winning run in the 7-6 SDSU win. In the series finale, he went 2-for-4, including an RBI single that capped a four-run fifth inning, giving SDSU the lead for good in a 9-6 victory. Defensively, Green had 11 putouts, 10 assists and one error.
Strasburg, a San Diego, Calif., native, allowed just two hits, walking one batter and striking out 12 in his 8.0 innings on the mound to record a shutout victory in the first game of a three-game series vs. Houston. The sophomore righty held the Cougars, who entered the week receiving votes in the national polls, to a .080 team batting average (2-for-25) for the game. The Cougars came into the contest with .318 team average.
Strasburg retired 12 of the first 14 batters that came to the plate, and faced the minimum nine batters over his final three innings of work. After allowing the leadoff batter to reach base in the fifth and sixth innings, he pitched out of both jams to maintain the shutout. In his final inning on the mound, he struck out the side.
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| No Disney |
| Date: 3/8/2008 |
Written by Twisters Staff - In a recent article written in the Register Citizen it was reported that the Walt Disney Co. would be sponsoring a Hannah Montana talent search. This is not true. Members of the NECBL have been working with Radio Disney about putting together some sort of talent show, that may include other clubs from the NECBL. There was talk of bringing the winners of these events to perform at the All- Star Game. There was also talk that the winner could possibly win a trip to Disney, paid for by a sponsor, not Disney. Walt Disney Co. is not involved at all. All of the events reported in the Register Citizen were discussed and not confirmed.
The register also stated “no word has been mentioned of Hannah Montana actress Miley Cyrus making an appearance in the city.” One thing should be clear. Hannah is not coming to Torrington.
The red carpet event at the Warner will feature the movie “Beautiful Son” produced by Don King the award winning cinematographer.
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| Former Twisters Strasburg, Green on Preseason Wallace Award Watch List |
| Date: 2/15/2008 |
LUBBOCK, Texas - San Diego State sophomore pitcher Stephen Strasburg and senior second baseman Garett Green have been named to the 2008 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award Watch list. The initial list contains a total of 224 nominees with the Aztec twosome among the five players representing the Mountain West Conference.
Strasburg returns to SDSU for his second season after being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American in 2007. He finished the season with a record of 1-3, seven saves and a 2.43 earned run average as the Aztecs' closer. He struck out 47 and walked only 15 over 37 innings and was named the MWC co-Freshman of the Year.
This past summer, Strasburg pitched for the Torrington Twisters in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, compiling a mark of 1-0 with eight saves and a 1.29 ERA. He was a first-team all-NECBL selection and was named the league's top reliever. He was invited to join Team USA for its five-game series against Chinese Taipei in late June, making two appearances resulting in one save and a 1.80 earned run average.
Green, who joined the Aztecs in 2007 from Cypress Junior College, is SDSU's top returning hitter after batting .324 with 12 doubles and 35 RBI last spring. He led the Aztecs with 14 multiple-hit games and finished the season with an eight-game hitting streak during which he batted .484. In league play, Green hit .384 with five doubles and 13 RBI.
The Wallace Award is presented to the nation's top collegiate baseball player in conjunction with the College Baseball Hall of Fame's annual induction festivities. The 2008 award banquet will be held Thursday, July 3, in the United Spirit Arena on the campus of Texas Tech University.
Dedicated to the memory of former Texas Tech shortstop and assistant coach, Wallace was a slick-fielding shortstop at Texas Tech from 1977 to 1980. A four-year starter, he was named All-Southwest Conference and All-District Six his senior year when he led the Red Raiders to their first-ever appearance in the Southwest Conference Tournament. After playing two years in the Texas Rangers organization, he returned to Texas Tech and served as a graduate assistant and later as an assistant coach. In the summer of 1984 he was diagnosed with cancer and fought the disease courageously until his death on March 24, 1985, at age 27.
The selection committee for the Wallace Award is comprised of a national panel of preeminent coaches, sports information directors, former winners and beat media who most closely follow the sport. The list of players will expand and contract during the regular season and additional Wallace Watch candidates may be added as the season progresses.
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| SDSU sending four in 2008 |
| Date: 2/13/2008 |
BY TIMOTHY W. GAFFNEY
The same school that gave the Twisters two of their best players in team history last season is sending four to be part of the 2008 squad.
San Diego State, managed by Hall of Fame player, Tony Gwynn, gave Torrington closer Steve Strasburg and second baseman Garret Green in '07 with both ended up having memorable one year stints here.
Strasburg was the dominant closer in the NECBL while Green led his team in batting with a .335 mark, good for eleventh in the league.
This year, the Aztecs are sending two high powered arms, an outfielder who can play all three spots and a catcher who was a High School All American.
The quality time spent in Torrington by the duo helped secure the four that will be here this summer.
1. Josh Chasse- soph. outfielder, 6-0, 190
Hometown- Las Vegas, Nevada
High School- Las Vegas High School
Highlights- A fast outfielder who can play any of the three positions. Has speed to spare with a great arm. Has been compared to former Twisters center fielder, Aaron Newman, with a stronger arm. Appeared in 25 games with SDSU in '07 as a freshman. Has the ability to lead off, hit second or move around the order.
2. Michael Dixon- fr., RHP, 6-2, 215
Hometown- Austin, Texas
High School- Westlake High School
Highlights- Hard throwing righty may take over closer role for SDSU, as Strasburg moves into starting role. Could start or take over the closer role in Torrington. Will be counted on for big things come June.
3. Kevin Silvett- fr, C, 5-10, 190
Hometown- San Diego, California
High School- Torrey Pines High School
Highlights- Named one of five top newcomers for Gwynn and company on Aztec's web-site. Was a high school All-American at Torrey Pines. Good bat, handles pitching staff's well. Batted an astounding .442 in 34 games senior year. Added seven home runs and 36 RBI's. Durable, logged 232 innings last season.
4. Brett Miller fr., RHP, 6-2, 175
Hometown- San Diego, California
High School- Montgomery High School
Highlights- Drafted by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 45th round of 2007 Major League draft. Knows how to pitch, with command of three or four different pitches. Should be in running to be in starting rotation come June. Made 2007, San Diego Union Tribune All- Academic team with a 3.5 grade point average. |
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| TWISTERS SIGN THREE FROM USC |
| Date: 2/6/2008 |
BY TIMOTHY W. GAFFNEY
A trio of dynamic pitchers will make their way to Torrington this June from the University of Southern California, Twisters general manager Kurt Fredriksson announced recently.
"These are three impact players who will are all highly touted." Fredriksson said.
Andrew Triggs, Daniel Beck and Jordan Hershiser, all freshman at USC, bring with them impressive resume's from their respective high schools.
1. Andrew Triggs- RHP, 6-3, 210
Hometown- Nashville, Tennessee
High School- Montgomery Bell Academy
Born- March 16, 1989
Highlights- High school team reached Division III State Tournament in both his sophomore and junior seasons. Posted a 3-3 mark as junior with a 1.80 ERA. Hard throwing right handed pitcher. Is in mix to see action for Trojans this spring.
2. Jordan Hershiser- RHP, 6-8, 230
Hometown- Dallas, Texas
High School- St. Marks School
Born- September 15, 1988
Highlights- Can pitch and hit. In senior year went 6-2 in 50 innings with a 2.24 ERA and 70 k's. Also batted .387 at first base with five home runs and 30 RBI's. All Conference honors both junior and senior years. Father is Orel, three time major league All-Star and Cy Young winner for 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers. Is expected to see considerable action for USC this spring.
3. Daniel Beck-LHP, 6-2, 195
Hometown- Highlands Ranch, Colorado
High School- Mountain Vista
Born- February 11, 1989
Highlights- Three sport athlete at Mountain Vista. Point guard on hardwood, quarterback on the turf when not on mound.
All State and All Conference in senior year. .433 average with four home runs and 23 RBI's. Threw 24 innings, 3.50 ERA with 39 k's. Figures to see time in the bullpen for the Trojans.
All three have chance to work with former big leaguer Tom House, who returned to USC in 2007, taking over as pitching coach. House appeared in 289 games in his major league career, posting a 29-23 mark with 33 saves.
Caught Hank Aaron's 715th home run ball in the Atlanta Braves bullpen Has worked as pitching coach for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers.
What they will learn form House will be invaluable as they work their way towards Torrington and Twisters baseball in June.
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