Angels News & Highlights
2003
07/12/08
Two Angel Teams Leave Mark on 2008 Premier Freshman Championship
The Angels Blue Ryan take the Runner-up spot at the Premier Freshman Championship after a hard fought battle against the East Cobb Astros and a 1 run loss.
The second Angels team, Angels Blue Watkins, win the Consolation Championship of the Premier Freshman Championship with a walk off homerun by Philip Casey.
07/05/08
Angels Finish in the Top Four in 2008 Premier Incoming Freshman Championship
The Angels Gray, led by Coach Ronnie Thames, advance from Pool Play to the championship round.  After a dramatic comeback in the Quarterfinal game, the Angels hit their way to 16-15 defeat over the KC Express.  The Bayside Yankees put an end to the Angels' run in the Semifinal round.
06/04/08
Sean Hoelscher of TCU Named to Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team
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06/07/07
6 Angels Selected in the 2007 MLB Draft
The Angels had 6 former and currents players selected in the 2008 MLB Draft:  Nathan Eovaldi, 11th Round, LA Dodgers; Matt Langwell, 11th Round, Cleveland Indians; Brenton (Clay) Calfee, 14th Round, LA Dodgers; Ben Guez, 19th Round, Detroit Tigers; Christian Staehely, 39th Round, Seattle Mariners; Owen Brolsma, 48th Round, Pittsburgh Pirates
05/25/08
Angel Brandon Belt Awarded Most Outstanding Player in Big 12 Championship
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04/13/08
Former Angel Jeff Niemann Makes Major League Debut for Rays
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03/29/08
Former Angel Garrett Mock Gets Two Scoreless Innings in Nationals Stadium Debut
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2003
10/22/07
Former Angel Josh Beckett named 2007 ALCS MVP
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07/08/07
Former Angel Jeff Niemann Gets Start in 2007 Futures Game
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06/07/07
8 Angels Selected in the 2007 MLB Draft
The Angels had 8 former and currents players selected in the 2007 MLB Draft:  Andrew Walker, 5th round, Pittsburg Pirates; P. J. Dean, 7th round, Washington Nationals; Kristian Bueno, 9th round, Milwaukee Brewers; Brandon Belt, 11th round, Atlanta Braves; Stephen Porlier, 21st round, Oakland A's; Drake Britton, 23rd round, Boston Red Sox; Cat Everett, 44th round, Houston Astros; Clayton VanHook, 45th round, Seattle Mariners.
2003
07/10/06
Angels Blue Win Austin Slam Tournament
After pool play, the Angels record was 3 and 1, securing them a spot in the semi-final on Sunday.  The Angels topped the Houston Miracles 8-1 in the semi-final, sending us to the final.  Pitcher Garrett Harris and closer Jesse Andrade kept the Miracles to a single run in a pitcher's duel with a solid defense.  Harris posted 7 K's and 1 walk.  Scoreless until the 3rd, with two runners on base Kyle Von Tungeln hit a home run.

In the final, the Angels faced the same Slider's team they lost to in pool play.  The Angels shut out the #1 seed South Texas Sliders (A) with a score of 9-0.  Kyle Von Tungeln and closer Ryan Smith combined for the shut out.

06/21/06
Former Angel Kyle McCulloch Signs with the Chicago White Sox
The White Sox 2006 first-round draft pick, Kyle McCulloch, has already made his first pitching appearance at U.S. Cellular Field. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday night's game against the Cardinals in celebration of signing with the Sox....
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06/07/06
Angels Add Another 1st Round Draft Pick
12 Angels Selected in 2006 Draft
Former Angel Kyle McCulloch, 2006 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, was selected in the first round of the 2006 Draft by the Chicago White Sox.  The Angels had and additional 11 players selected in the draft: Casey Beck, 8th Round, Atlanta Braves; Shawn Ferguson, 9th Round, Milwaukee Brewers; Brandon Belt, 11th Round, Boston red Sox; Carson Kainer, 14th Round, Cincinnati Reds; Chad Beck, 14th Round, Arizona Diamondbacks; Stephen Puhl, 17th Round, New York Mets; Brett Logan, 26th Round, Washington Nationals; John Touchton, 35th Round, Cincinnati Reds; Jeremy Toole, 41st Round, Kansas City Royals; Douglas "Tanner" Hines, 44th Round, Pittsburgh Pirates; Taylor Hammack, 46th Round, San Francisco Giants.

Congratulations to all of the Angels and former Angels selected in the 2006 Draft.

02/10/06
The Woodlands Bulls Join the Angels Organization
Coach Eric Frey of the Woodlands Bulls started his organization in 1997 and has coached his team through a successful history in which they won or finished second in national events sanctioned by USSSA, Super Series, Triple Crown, USABF, AAU, Grand Forks Baseball (Western Canada) and others.  Coach Frey will now bring his winning tradition to the Angels as coach the Angels 15U team.
2003
07/20/05
Congratulations to Angel Taylor Hammack who was
Selected for Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic Team
LHP Taylor Hammack was honored by second baseman Alfonso Soriano during a Ranger's pre-game ceremony at Ameriquest Field as he was presented an official team jersey to participate in the third annual Aflac Classic.
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06/28/05
Congratulations to Angel Brandon Belt who was Selected for the Inaugural Cape Cod High School Classic
LHP Brandon Belt was selected by Factory Baseball and Team One as one of the thirty-six top prospects from eight different states to play in the inaugural Cape Cod High School Classic in Wareham, Massachusetts.  The Cape Cod High School Classic will precede the Cape Cod League’s annual All-Star Game.
06/25/05
Congratulations to Angel Drake Britton
Angel Drake Britton, LHP from Tomball High School, was 1 of 36 players selected from over 2000 at the Junior Olympic Baseball Championships in Florida and Arizona to attend the Youth National Team Trials in Peoria, Arizona.
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06/24/05
3 Angels Selected for 2005 Texas Rangers Area Code Team
LHP Taylor Hammack, LHP Brandon Belt and OF Eric Eiland were selected for the Texas Rangers 2005 Area Code team.
06/08/05
Former Angel J. Brent Cox Named NCBWA Stopper of the Year
The National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association named former Angel J. Brent Cox the first-ever Stopper of the Year.  The award honors the top relief pitcher in college baseball.
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06/07/05
5 Angels Selected in 2005 MLB Draft
Angels and former Angels selected in 2005 MLB Draft include:
J. Brent Cox, 2nd Round, New York Yankees; Daryl Jones, 3rd Round, St. Louis Cardinals; Justin Vaclavik, 7th Round, Pittsburgh Pirates; Stuart Musslewhite, 24th Round, Baltimore Orioles; Shawn Ferguson, 36th Round, Baltimore Orioles.
05/25/05
Angel Jeff Claydon
Selected as winner of the Houston Athletic Committee Award for:
Outstanding BASEBALL SCHOLAR ATHLETE in Greater Houston for 2005
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05/23/05
2 Former Angels Selected for C-USA All-Decade Team &
Former Angel Jake Gautreau Named C-USA Player of the Decade


Jake Gautreau, Tulane
(1999-2001) - PLAYER OF THE DECADE
Only two-time C-USA Player of the Year honoree (2000 & 2001)…2001 Golden Spikes Finalist, and three-time All C-USA member (All-Freshman in 1999, first team 2000-01)…Baseball America Freshman All-American in 1999, and earned All-America honors in 2000 (ABCA First Team, Collegiate Baseball Third Team) and 2001 (ABCA, Baseball America, Baseball Weekly, NCBWA First Team)…NCBWA District VII Player of the Year in 2001…helped lead Tulane to three straight NCAA Regionals, including a trip to the College World Series in 2001…ranks third in C-USA history in home runs (58), fourth in RBI (233), sixth in total bases (511), tied for 12th in runs scored (200), tied for 13th in doubles (54), 15th in hits (275)…drafted in the 1st round (14th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2001.

James Jurries, Tulane (1999-2002)
Only player in C-USA history to earn first-team all-league honors all four years…second player in C-USA history to earn Freshman (1999) and Player of the Year (2002) honors…BA, CB and CBI.com National Freshman of the Year in 1999…Freshman All-American in 1999 (CB) and All-American in 1999 (BA & BW 1st Team, CB & NCBWA 2nd Team) and 2002 (BA & NCBWA 2nd Team, BA 3rd Team)…NCBWA District VII POY in 2002…ranks first in C-USA history in hits (352), total bases (618) and runs scored (284), second in home runs (62) and RBI (257), fifth in doubles (66), seventh in batting average (.369), and ninth in stolen bases (80).
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01/20/05
Former Angel Jeff Niemann agrees to five-year deal with Devil Rays
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2003
07/31/04
Former Angel J. Brent Cox Selected As a Closer For Team USA

Worked as the USA Baseball National Team's closer during the summer of 2004 under the direction of head coach Frank Cruz and helped the Americans amass and 18-7 overall record, including a perfect 8-0 mark during the FISU World University Baseball Championships in Taiwan to capture the Gold Medal.

Went 2-1 with a team-best four saves during his 12 relief appearances for Team USA as he registered the third-best ERA on the staff (2.08), fanned 25 over 17.1 innings of work and held opposing hitters to a .131 batting average against.

Posted one win and all four of his saves, including one in each of the final three games of the tournament, during the FISU World University Championships as he did not allow a hit and issued only four walks while fanning nine over five relief outings, which spanned 5.1 innings.
07/31/04
Angels 18U Red place 2nd at Connie Mack South Plains Regional Tournament
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07/25/04
Angels 18U Red win AABC Connie Mack State Tournament North Houston
Angels 18 Red win the Connie Mack State Tournament for North Houston and advance to the Connie Mack South Plains Regional Tournament in Broken Arrow, OK.
07/25/04
Angels 16U White place 3rd at Perfect Game 16U National Championship
Angels 16 White attended the Perfect Game 16U National Championship in Bourbonnais, IL.  Angels took 3rd after a heart- breaking loss in their semi-final game.  Angel Brandon Belt named the Most Valuable Pitcher.
07/25/04
Angel Named Most Valuable Hitter at CABA 16U World Series
Angel Beau Warren named Most Valuable Hitter by the CABA 16U World Series in Marietta, GA.
07/01/04
Former Angel Clint Everts selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game
Clint Everts of the Savannah Sand Gnats has been selected as as a member of the U.S. National Team in the 2004 MLB All-star Future Stars game on July 11 at Minute Maid Park.
06/14/04
Angels 16 Red Co-champions in 16U Houston Heat Invitational
Angels 16 Red were undefeated going into the championship game and up 2-0 when the rain started in the championship game the Outlaws.
06/13/04
Angels 18 Red Still Undefeated in Tournament Play
Angels 9,0,1 in tournament play for the Summer 2004 season.  Angels won all 5 games in last weekend's Arlington A's tournament and won 4 and tied 1 in this weekend's Austin Wings Invitational.
06/11/04
Former Angels Kyle McCulloch and Carson Kainer chosen by Collegiate Baseball for the Louisville Slugger's Freshman All-American Team
RHP Kyle McCulloch was perfect with a 7-0 record as he posted a 3.31 ERA.  OF Carson Kainer was a first team Big 12 pick hitting .354 with a .463 slugging percentage on the season.
06/08/04
Angels Add Another 1st Round Draft Pick to the Angels' Legacy
RHP Jeff Niemann drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.  Other Angels drafted in the 2004 MLB Draft:  Garret Mock, Brandon Allen, Matt Varner, Brian Bormaster and Jon Lindenberger.
06/06/04
Angels 18 Red Win all 5 games Arlington A's Tournament
Angels 18 Red defeated all 5 opponents in their first tournament to open the Summer season. 
 
 
 
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