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Corvallis Knights Update

September 27, 2011 - West Coast League (WCL)
Corvallis Knights News Release


Corvallis Knights Launch Partnership with Texas

Three players from the University of Texas - a six-time College World Series champion - have signed with the Knights to help Corvallis defend its West Coast League title.

The newest additions are right-handed pitchers Justin Peters and Trevor Teykl and infielder Alex Silver. All three are sophomores who grew up in the Houston area.

"We are very excited about our new partnership with one of the most storied and successful programs in college baseball history," Knights` president Dan Segel said in announcing the signings. (read more)

Knights Re-Sign Trentacosta, Foulon, Nylen

First-team All-WCL closer Mark Trentacosta of UC Irvine, outfielder Matt Nylen of Western Oregonand Mt. Hood CC shortstop Alex Foulon will return to the Knights in 2012. (read more)

Corvallis Signs Cal Poly Frosh First Baseman Nick Torres and Future Stanford Cardinal Catcher Austin Barr Cal Poly first baseman/outfielder Nick Torres, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound graduate of Lakewood High in Lakewood, California, has signed with Corvallis for the 2012 season. He will join fellow Mustang freshman Alex Michaels on next summer`s team.

The Knights have had numerous Cal Poly standouts since moving to Corvallis, such as current Chicago White Sox third baseman Brent Morel (2007); pitchers Kevin Castner (2007), Eric Massingham (2007), Jared Eskew (2008) and Chase Johnson (2011); infielders Jimmy Allen (2011) and 2011 team MVP David Armendariz, and outfielders Adam Melker (2008-09) and Mitch Haniger (2010).

The Knights also inked senior catcher Austin Barr of Camas High School. Barr has committed to Stanford.

Ex-Knights Earn Honors in Professional Baseball

Four former Knights earned all-league honors for their respective minor-league teams this summer.

Matt Hague (2005) of University of Washington and Oklahoma State was All-International League as a first baseman after a standout season with the Indianapolis Indians, Pittsburgh`s triple-A franchise.

Hague (aka "Slider Guy"), the sliding Knight whose photo appears in a lot of our promotional material, hit .309 in 141 games, with 37 doubles, three triples, 12 homers and 75 RBIs.

Washington State alum Jared Prince (2006) was named All-Carolina League as a utility/outfield player. He hit .282 in 131 games at Myrtle Beach, the Texas Rangers` high-A franchise, with 30 doubles, eight homers and 72 RBIs.

Another ex-Cougar, first baseman Jim Murphy (2007), was All-South Atlantic (Sally) League as a DH after a big season with the Lakewood (N.J.) Blue Claws. Murph hit .268 in 129 games, with 35 doubles, 22 homers, 77 RBIs and a .490 slugging percentage. Lakewood is a Philadelphia single-A affiliate

Tulsa third baseman Darin Holcomb (2005) was All-Texas League. The Gonzaga alum hit .268 with four homers and 32 RBIs in 74 games. He was also All-Texas League last season, when he hit .271, with 13 homers and 52 RBIs. However, back injuries have forced his retirement.

We expect Dean Green (2008), who had a standout season with the Class A Connecticut Tigers, will be No. 5 when the All-New York-Penn League is finally released, as Dean had a great season (.341, 7-44).

WCL Championship T-Shirts on Sale

West Coast League commemorative Knights championship t-shirts are now on sale and in stock today!

The shirts are $22.50 apiece, and are available at the Knights world-wide headquarters in the Madison Plaza building on the corner of 4th Street and Madison Avenue in downtown Corvallis.

You can also order t-shirts to be shipped by calling 541-752-5656 or emailing jaimie.vanvleet@corvallisknights.com.

Checks should be made out to "Knights Baseball Club" and mailed to Corvallis Knights, PO Box 1356, Corvallis, OR 97339. Please add $7.50 to your order for shipping & handling.



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