P                R/R         6’2”     190

John is back with Luke Gadow and Steve Crew as 3rd year members of the squad. John is one of the pillars of the team. His work ethic is outstanding and he has become a very solid pitcher for the Beavers. He was the opening day starter last year versus Solano. John played his high school ball at Bella Vista where he was a big part of the two-time Capital Athletic League champion and 2006 section runner-up Broncos. He was named All-League in 2006. He should see action as a starter this season. John got the loss on opening day despite allowing just one earned run over 7 innings pitched versus Solano College on Feb. 1. He allowed just 5 hits and struck out 5. He picked up his first collegiate victory versus San Jose City College on Feb. 16th, scattering 7 hits over 5 1/3 innings as the Beavers won 11-8. He also earned a win versus Santa Rosa J.C. by throwing 7 1/3 innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out four in the Beavers 7-2 victory. John is a Criminal Justice major who had a 3.0 GPA this fall. His parents are John and Jane Constance.

Coach Jumelet says, “John’s workouts are really something to see. He has turned himself into a very good pitcher and is a great competitor. He will definitely be one of the guys that I will miss being around when he moves on. He deserves everything good that has happened to him and I will always feel that he is one of the reasons that I got into coaching at this level. He has developed through his own will and hard work and he is just a fantastic person.”

G         GS       IP        H         R         ER      K         BB       HBP    W        L         S          ERA

13        5          42.1     57        45        29        15        13        10        2          4          0          6.17

LHP/1B        L/L      5’9”     165

Another of the three players that Coach Zepeda recruited out of the Stockton area, Jess may be the most polished of the bunch. He led the whole Sac-Joaquin section in RBI last year with 45 in 27 games played. He was also 4th in slugging % (.938), 13th in batting average (.513) and was 10th in the section in strikeouts as a pitcher with 96 in 64 innings pitched at Lincoln H.S. in Stockton. All of this led to him being named to Stockton Player of the Year and playing in the Stockton Senior All-Star game. He should see time at 1B, DH and on the mound for the Beavers this year. His parents are Jess and Regina Covarruvias.

Coach Jumelet says, “Jess is an extremely talented and gifted player who may be the best pure hitter on the team. If we can keep him healthy he may turn into a top of the rotation pitcher for us as well. I would love to have his bat in the lineup on a regular basis. I think he will get a lot of big hits for us this season.”

LHP           L/L      5’10”   170

Steve is back for his 3rd year with the Beavers after red-shirting in ’07 and seeing some time out of the bullpen last year. He also had a start versus Modesto JC in a non-league contest. He also threw two scoreless innings versus Chabot College in a non-league contest. He struck out league MVP and 9th round draft choice Michael Gonzalez from Diablo Valley College in a relief appearance. Steve played at Roseville High School where he was a teammate of current Beavers Taylor Hoffman and Chris Garcia. Steve is a History major. His parents are Doug and Mary Ann Crew.

Coach Jumelet says, “We recruited Steve as much for his toughness and demeanor on the mound as for his pitching ability. He is a fine pitcher and is not afraid of anybody when he is on the hill. He is a great teammate and one of the most respected members of the pitching staff. He maintains a great attitude and is almost like having another coach on the field. He should help us out of the bullpen again this season.”

G         GS       IP        R         ER      H         K         BB       HBP    W        L         S          ERA

10        1          12        11        11        21        3          5          0          0          1          1          8.25

INF              L/R        5’10”      170

Kody joins the Beavers as another in a long line of quality players to come out of Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights. Kody should provide the Beavers with some versatility in the right side of the infield, as he can play 2B and may be the starter at 1B. At Mesa Verde he was 7th in the Sac-Joaquin section in RBI with 40 and 7th in batting average with a .533 average in 2008. He hit over .500 for three years for the Mavericks. He also earned All-Pioneer Valley League in football and was the team MVP. His parents are Robert Cherry and Katie Scarlata-Cherry.

Coach Jumelet says, “A definite D-1 prospect, Kody has proven to be a solid run producer, and that is exactly what we need in the lineup, guys who can come through in the clutch. It is very easy to notice his production with the bat but he is very solid defensively and quietly works at his defense as hard as anybody. He should be a very good player for us.”

OF                   L/R      5’10”       165

Ryan is a very talented outfielder who may red-shirt this season. He possesses one of the strongest arms on the team and is one of the fastest players as well. If he plays this season he could wind up as the starting center fielder. Ryan played for former Beaver player and coach Jim Bennett at Del Campo H.S. where he hit .460 and was named to the All-Capital Athletic League where he finished with 20 stolen bases on the season. He also had three home runs for the Cougars.  He was named to the Optimist All-Star game as well. His parents are Randy and Bev Dettman.

Coach Jumelet says, “Ryan is going to be a fantastic player. When he gets a little stronger he is really going to be a threat. He can already drive the ball and his size works in his favor. He will see a lot of fastballs and with a little more power he can be dangerous. He is a good bunter and he can really run. He is going to be fun to watch. He has an outstanding work ethic too.”

P                      R/R      6’5”          225

Cachot comes to A.R.C. along with Joe Whitehead and Anthony Richmond as Woodland H.S. alums. Cachot may be one of the best pro prospects the Beavers have. He is a big kid with a fastball that can reach into the low 90’s. He is one of the few strikeout pitchers the Beavers have which puts him in a spot to be the Beavers closer this season. He has worked very hard in the weight room to regain the form that had him as one of the top prospects on the Colorado Rockies Scout team in 2008. He missed much of the 2008 high school season due to injury but still managed to record 17 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched. His parents are Dave and Gay Duncan.

Coach Jumelet says, “Cachot is a really funny kid with a very bright future in baseball. He has really good stuff, a great arm, a big body, and a work ethic and drive that not only makes him better but also those around him. It is nice to see a kid with that kind of determination do well and I think he will have a fine year for us.”

OF/P             R/R      6’1”     185

Nick joins the Beavers this year after having been at Sierra College last season. He is still awaiting word on whether he can receive a medical redshirt year from last year which would make him a freshman since he only had three at-bats at Sierra. Nick was a three-sport star at Oakmont High School where he played on the varsity football, basketball, and baseball teams for three years. He was named Oakmont’s Athlete of the Year after his senior year and played in the Optimist All-Star game. He was also drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 44th round in 2007. His parents are Charlie and Karen Ewing.

Coach Jumelet says, “Nick is one of the most talented players on the team. He may have the best arm on the team and is one of the fastest players, as well. He can hit for power and steal bases very well. If he can play this year he will be a huge asset to the team.”

OF                R/R      6’0”     180

Kevin comes to A.R.C. from Bear Creek High School where he was teammates with Mychal Harris. Kevin plays right field and possesses many of the qualities that have made so many former Beavers successful. He has a great work ethic and is committed to being the best he can be in the field, in the weight room and in the classroom. While at Bear Creek Kevin was the Defensive Player of the Year and the team MVP of the football team and batted .370 with 18 stolen bases for the baseball team. He played in Stockton’s Senior All-Star game. He is a Business Management major. His parents are Clarence and Teri Finklea.

Coach Jumelet says, “We are very lucky to have such a great group of freshmen this year and Kevin is leading the way. He has a great work ethic and has only begun to tap into his baseball potential. He really could be a very good player here for us and he will be an even better member of society when all is said and done. We are very fortunate to have him here.”

2B               R/R      6’0”     185

Luke started 28 games for the Beavers last season, including 11 in Big 8 Conference play.  He was the Beavers opening day leadoff hitter and was very versatile, playing 2B, 3B, and SS throughout the course of the season. Luke prepped at El Dorado High School where he was the team MVP both his junior and senior years. He was named All-Sierra Valley Conference in baseball and football while at El Dorado. Luke was 2x4 with a double and 5 RBI vs. College of the Sequoias on Feb. 15th. He had another 2x4 day with a double and two stolen bases versus Sierra College on March 25th.  He is a business major. Luke’s parents are William and Elena Gadow.

Coach Jumelet says, “We are a much better team when Luke is playing well. He is probably the most talented player that we have, he just needs to relax and let the game come to him and he could be an All-American. He has the talent to be a really special player. If he plays up to his potential he should be one of the best players in the league and make our team that much better.”

G         AB      R         H         2B       3B       HR      RBI     BB       HBP    K         SB       AVE.

35        105      16        22        6          0          0          12        2          4          14        5          .210

P                    R/R      6’2”     175

Chris hails from Roseville H.S. where he was teammates with fellow Beavers Steve Crew and Taylor Hoffman. He spent last year at Patten University in Oakland and was roommates with former Beaver Andy Harris. He made 2nd team All-Sierra Foothill League in baseball and basketball while at Roseville. This past summer he was named to the California Collegiate League All-Star Game at Tony Zupo Field in Lodi as a member of the Sacramento Cobras Baseball team. He should see time as one of the main set-up guys out of the bullpen and possibly earn time as one of the starting pitchers this season. His parents are Thomas and Joann Garcia.

Coach Jumelet says, “Chris has the potential to be really effective for us this year. I have seen him be really good in short stints which makes me think that he will be a really good set-up guy but I have also seen him be effective over 5 or 6 innings, so I think he could fit into a starters role as well.”

OF                   R/R      5’10”   165

Elias joins the team this year and has to rate as one of the best raw talents to come through “the ARC” in quite some time. He has very good power despite not having great size and may be the fastest base runner on the team. His natural abilities could see him hit anywhere in the lineup and he provides a lot of energy to the team. Elias went to Natomas High School and played for the Airport Little League team that was one game away from the Little League World Series in 1999.  His parents are Armando Garcia and Delores Reid. Elias and his wife, Ebony and their daughter, Jazmyn-Lynn live in Sacramento.

Coach Jumelet says, “You talk about a kid that you really want to root for. Elias has a world of talent and the energy and smile that really lights up the room. His energy is infectious and his love for the game makes him really fun to watch. He has the talent to be in the big leagues some day. He is going to make it very difficult for teams to pitch to other guys with him coming up or with him on base.”

LHP               L/L      6’0”     170

Josh returns for his sophomore year at A.R.C. as the only Casa Roble High School alumnus on the team. Josh saw all of his time out of the bullpen last season and he should be a big part of the staff in the same capacity this season. Josh is very reliable and has good stuff. Last year he ran into some bad luck as many of his outings saw some shaky defensive play which led to his stats not reflecting how well he pitched. He is a very good competitor and one of the most respected members of the staff. He is also one of the least vocal. Josh had a 3.25 g.p.a. in the fall bringing his cumulative g.p.a. over a 3.0. Josh threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit versus Shasta College on Feb. 8th. He threw two scoreless innings with a strikeout at Sac City on March 29th. His parents are Lee and Cyndi Glaser.

Coach Jumelet says, “Josh is a great young man. He is one of those guys who does not say very much, but when you get him going you find out how smart and motivated he really is. He had some tough breaks last year but we never hesitated to use him and we won’t again this year. He can pitch and compete with the best of them.”

G         GS       IP        H         R         ER      K         BB       HBP    W        L         S          ERA

7          0          12.2     25        16        15        9          3          2          0          0          0          10.66

P                  R/R            6’3”     215

Andrew joins the Beavers pitching staff after winning a section championship at Ponderosa H.S. along with Taylor Wilkinson. Andrew picked up the win in the final Game 3 of the section championships last season. He was an honorable mention All-Sierra Valley Conference pitcher last season. He should see action out of the bullpen this season. His brother Tyler is a pitcher at the University of Nevada and his father Randy still holds several pitching records at Santa Rosa J.C. His parents are Randy and Tami Graham.

Coach Jumelet says, “Andrew is one of the hardest workers on the staff and is always willing to learn new things in the bullpen. We are very lucky because he is one of the first true sidearm pitchers that we have had since Jack Johnson in 1993. His deception will make him a very valuable part of our staff. I think he can be very effective for us.”

OF                  R/R        5’10”       180

Mychal is a very talented freshman outfielder who has a very bright future ahead of him. He can track down fly balls in center as well as anybody and should really help bolster the team defense by covering ground in the spacious Beaver Field outfield. A teammate of Kevin Finklea’s at Bear Creek High School in Stockton, Mychal led the Sac-Joaquin section in stolen bases with 45 in 2008. Mychal is a history major who also made the 1st team All-San Joaquin Athletic Association three years in a row. He also played in the Stockton senior All-Star game last year. His parents are Michael and Cruzita Harris. His father Michael played football at Purdue University and in the NFL and USFL.

Coach Jumelet says, “Mychal has a lot speed and very good instincts. He is still learning to be a natural base stealer the way RJ Gundolff was, and once he turns that corner he will be a terror on the base paths. He should hit leadoff for us and provide a spark at the top of the order that we haven’t had since RJ. Mychal also has a great work ethic in the weight room which should really help him as he continues to move up the ladder.”

SS                   R/R      6’2”     175

Seth comes to A. R.C. after playing his freshman year at NorthEast Texas Junior College. He found his way to A.R.C. after playing summer ball for the Reno Astros Baseball Club last summer with former Beaver Chris Rinaudo. Seth is a smooth fielding shortstop who should have a big impact on the club this Spring. Seth prepped at Montgomery High School in Houston where he hit .330 with 15 doubles and 30 stolen bases his senior year. He was a 1st team All-District and All-County player both his junior and senior years. After his senior year he was picked to play in the Greater Houston Senior All-Star game. He is a big fan of the Texas Longhorns. His parents are Clay and Terrie Hill

Coach Jumelet says, “Seth may be the best and smoothest fielding shortstop we have had since Pete White back in 01 and 02. He is an excellent runner with great range defensively and good base running instincts. I expect Seth to compete for the starting job at shortstop and be rock solid defensively for us. It is nice to know that when a ground ball is hit his way that it is going to be an out. The pitchers appreciate it as well.”

Stats from NorthEast Texas Junior College unavailable.

P                      R/R         6’2”        180

Taylor has shown to be a very effective pitcher and may end up being the Beavers 3rd starter this season. He has good stuff on the mound but has really shown a knack for getting people out. Taylor was in the top 50 in the section in ERA with a 1.74 for the season in 2008. He also received the Tiger Award for 2008 at Roseville High School. His parents are Rick and Carolyn Hoffman.

Coach Jumelet says, “Taylor is a great kid and we are very happy to have him here. He has shown a very good capacity for learning and has worked hard in whatever we have had him do. Being coachable is a great asset to have and it has and will continue to pay off for him. It is nice that he has the ability to make the adjustments as well because he is such a good pitcher.”

1B/DH            R/R      5’11”      185

“Hutch” will be a major factor in the Beavers power game this season. He is one of the few hitters on the team who is a legitimate power threat each time he comes to bat. He should see some time at 1B and DH, but he has also played 3B and LF. Matt played at Ponderosa High School and was Teammates on the El Dorado American Legion team with current Beavers Kyle Sanders and Luke Gadow. He plans on majoring in Business Administration. His parents are Hank and Mary Kaye Hutchins.

Coach Jumelet says, “Hutch has a lot of power and is a pretty good hitter. He also has a cannon for an arm so he can pitch for us if we really needed him to. Finding him a spot will be a challenge but if he hits like we know that he can he will force his way into being an every day player and a very good one at that.”

C                     R/R        6’2”       205

Mike comes to A.R.C. after having been one of the better high school players that nobody knew about. Playing at Mira Loma High School, Mike was a three year Varsity starter and 1st team All-Capital Athletic League selection. He was also selected to play in the Optimist All-Star Game after his senior year. He was also named Honorable Mention All-City by the Sacramento Bee in 2008. An avid weight lifter, Mike will see time at first base and behind the plate this year while most likely hitting in the cleanup spot. His parents are Mike and Pam Keegan.

Coach Jumelet says, “Mike is a physical specimen much like Doug Thennis was for us in 2005. He is a definite D-1 prospect who seems to get better and better every day. He is a perfectionist who has great leadership qualities and seems to become more and more impressive all the time. He is continuing to become a better catcher with every practice and his hitting has really come a long way. He is a very gifted athlete in that he is a pretty decent runner as well.”

1B                  R/R      6’2”     205

Jordan returns to the Beavers this year after being a “traveling red-shirt” last year. He attended all of the games in uniform but did not play. He is a Business Marketing major from Center High School where he was an All-Capitol Valley Conference selection in football and baseball. He also made the Optimist All-Star game for baseball. His parents are Darren and Angela Kelly.

Coach Jumelet says, “Jordan is an outstanding young man who has made the team because he can really hit. Defensively he is solid and not afraid to throw his body in front of the ball. He should help us out quite a bit this year. He really is a great kid.”

C                   R/R      6’0”     185

Aaron is probably the best defender that the Beavers have behind the plate this season. He receives the ball well, has a very good arm, and is very accurate with his throws. Offensively he has shown a lot of improvement and worked very hard. He prepped at El Camino High School where he won team defensive honors. Aaron is a criminal justice major. His parents are Ron and Kathy Mascoe.

Coach Jumelet says, “Aaron has been a very big surprise for us. He is one of the best defensive catchers that we have had in several years and really gives us plenty of options and depth at a position that that can be hard to come by. His leadership has also been a plus, especially for a freshman.”

SS                  L/R        5’8”     160

Greg has been a very pleasant surprise for Coach Jumelet and the staff this year. Greg is a true walk-on, he was un-recruited out of Christian Brothers High School but has performed well enough to be the opening day starting shortstop for the Beavers. He was the defensive player of the year at CBS. He is a very good bunter and has decent speed which should see him hit near the top of the order, most likely in the # 2 spot. He is a fire technology major and his parents are Steve and Barbara Meyer.

Coach Jumelet says, “Greg has been a very nice surprise. He came out swinging right from the start and has made a big impression on the coaching staff with his aggressive approach to the game. He can bunt, run, and do a lot of the little things, especially from the left side of the plate. He will be a great asset to the team for the next two years.”

LHP             L/L      5’10”   195

Travis comes to play for the Beavers after his brother Trevor played CF for the Beavers last season. Trevor was a standout pitcher and hitter for former Beaver player and coach Mike Torres at Foothill H.S. the past four years. Travis was a State Meet Wrestler while at Foothill. In 2008 he had a 2.19 ERA which was 3rd best in the Capital Valley Conference. He should see some quality innings out of the bullpen for the Beavers this year. He played in the Optimist All-Star game last summer. His parents are Leo and Andrea Meza.

Coach Jumelet says, “Travis is really a tough kid with a very good understanding of how to pitch. He knows how to change speeds and when he hits his spots he can be a very effective lefty at the college level. The toughness he learned from Coach Torres and from wrestling will really pay off for him and he has some leadership qualities that will make him a very competitive pitcher here for the next two years.”

INF              R/R      5’10”   190

Jeff is another of last year’s travel red-shirts, just like Jordan Kelly. “Murph” can play all four infield positions and will likely do so this season. While at Roseville High School he played basketball and baseball and was named All-Sierra Foothill League his senior year as a shortstop for the Tigers baseball team. While at Roseville he was teammates with current Beavers Steve Crew, Chris Garcia, and Taylor Hoffman. His parents are Dan and Janet Murphy.

Coach Jumelet says, “Murph reminds me a lot of myself as a player. He is not the flashiest guy but anywhere you put him he gets the job done and does it well. I trust him anywhere on the field. His hitting has come around and he has a chance to be our starting first baseman. He is a very good teammate as well. He gets along with everybody and is always ready to go.”

P                R/R            6’0”     185

Pete will be one of the top starters for the Beavers pitching staff this season. He was recruited by several D-1 schools out of River City High School where he was 1st team All-Capital Valley Conference and All-City in 2008. Pete was 4th in the section in strikeouts with 116 in 76 innings pitched and had a 1.65 ERA for the Raiders. He also pitched in the Optimist All-Star game. He has one of the best fastballs on the team and a very good breaking ball which should see him get plenty of strikeouts for the staff this season. His parents are Pete and Renee Perez.

Coach Jumelet says, “Another probable D-1 recruit, Pete has the potential to pitch professionally. The best thing is he has a ton of confidence which is something that is hard to teach young guys coming in. He should be our #1 or 2 starter and there is no reason why he can’t become an All-Big-8 Conference pitcher.”

2B              R/R             5’9”          165

Anthony is another very talented athlete who has a ton of speed and strength and should make an immediate impact for the Beavers this season. He is also one of the strongest players on the team despite his size. He was a teammate of current Beavers Joe Whitehead and Cachot Duncan at Woodland H.S. where he played for Javy Valdivia and former Beaver Shant Hagopian. Anthony hit cleanup for the Wolves last season despite being their fastest player. He was the MVP of the football team as a running back and was All-Tri-County League in baseball. He will most likely start the season as the Beavers starting second baseman. His parents are Darnell and Christina Sandoval.

Coach Jumelet says, “Anthony does so many things well that it is going to be impossible to get him off the field. He can hit, bunt, really run, steal bases and he is a tough, tough defensive player. He has a lot of confidence and he should team with Joe Whitehead to keep that Woodland flair to our infield. He should easily be a Division 1 prospect next year.”

P                   R/R      6’2”        180

Kevin is the first player the Beavers have had from Winters in a long, long time. At Winters High School he earned the Senior Scholar Award and was the Butte View League MVP. He also participated in the Optimist All-Star game. The Sacramento Bee named him honorable mention All-Metro. He should be a key component to the Beavers bullpen this season. He has good control and his delivery is deceptive. Kevin had a 3.6 GPA in the Fall at A.R.C. He also likes to hunt and fish. His parents are Ken and Jolie Rowell.

Coach Jumelet says, “Kevin is a really big surprise for us. We didn’t know if he would show up here or stay closer to home but fortunately for us he is here. He is going to be really effective for us and he is an outstanding teammate. He is really mature and another one of those guys who is an eager learner who has a bright future and could very easily be a D-1 guy.”

C                 R/R      6’1”     190

Kyle returns for his second season with the Beavers in a battle for the starting catchers spot. He does an outstanding job defensively and knows his role offensively, which is to hit & run and execute in moving runners around the basepaths. Kyle played his high school ball at Ponderosa High School with current Beavers Taylor Wilkinson, Andrew Graham, and Matt Hutchins. He also played for the El Dorado American Legion team with Luke Gadow. Kyle was 2 x4 versus Shasta College on Feb. 8th last season. He went 1x3 with an RBI versus the College of Sequoias on Feb. 15th. Kyle was 2x2 on the year in stolen base attempts. Kyle had over a 3.2 g.p.a. this past fall and has a cumulative g.p.a. over a 3.0. His parents are Mark and Denise Sanders.

Coach Jumelet says, “Kyle is a great kid who is really beginning to develop into a frontline catcher. Defensively he has a very strong arm and he handles the pitching staff very well. He did not get a lot of playing time in high school so he is finally starting to come into his own. I think that he has a good chance of being a Division 1 catcher.”

G         AB      R         H         2B       3B       HR      RBI     BB       HBP    K         SB       AVE

13        32        2          7          0          0          0          3          1          2          3          2          .219

P                 R/R      6’4”     210

Luke returns for his sophomore year after being the Beavers most consistent starter on the mound last season. That should land him a spot back in the rotation this season. He has a good fastball and a very good curve ball, which is his strikeout pitch. Luke was an All-Sierra Foothill League performer while playing for his father Sam at Del Oro High School. Luke and his twin brother Ben were also both 1st team All-league in basketball as well. He attended Sac State after graduating from Del Oro but did not play for the Hornets. Luke had a 7 inning, one hit, 7 strikeout performance vs. Yuba College on Feb. 26th which earned him his first collegiate victory. He threw 6 innings allowing just one run vs. Diablo Valley College on April 3rd. He followed that start with his best outing of the year, throwing a complete game shutout, allowing just 6 hits and striking out a season high 8 batters versus Modesto J.C. on April 10th. Luke is a communications major. His parents are Sam and Shelley Vaughn.

Coach Jumelet says, “Luke is definitely an entertainer. When he is not pitching he is one of the funniest guys on the team, always trying to keep things loose and get a laugh. When he is on the mound he is all business and one of the best competitors on the team. He has a Division 1 curveball and a good fastball. I have a lot of faith in knowing that we are going to get a good performance from him every time out. We love having his energy and enthusiasm on the field every day.”

G         GS       IP        H         R         ER      K         BB       HBP    W        L         S          ERA

14        10        59.2     69        41        27        35        20        9          4          4          0          4.07

3B                   R/R         6’1”     190

Joe continues the strong tradition of Woodland High School players coming to A.R.C. to play for the Beavers. Joe should be the starting 3B this season as well as hit in the middle of the lineup. Joe was a 1st team All-Tri-County League player as both a third baseman and a pitcher for the Wolves. He will be one of the players that the team is counting on to provide some power and run support to the lineup. His parents are Eric Whitehead and Lisa Borchard.

Coach Jumelet says, “Joe is a pretty good pro prospect. He has the tools in that he has power and a very nice, compact swing. He is not intimidated by anyone or any situation and he brings a lot of energy to the defense over at third base. We will really need him to have a big season for us and he should become a really good player.”

2B/OF            R/R      5’8”     170

Another one of the Beavers talented speed players, Taylor helped lead the Ponderosa Bruins to their first section title ever last May. Taylor is the first Beaver to play both football and baseball at A.R.C. in the same year since Eric Mauldin in 1991 and the first two sport baseball player since Eric Mattison played soccer and baseball for the Beavers in 2004. He was a 1st team All-Sierra Valley Conference performer in football and baseball and was named 1st team All-City by the Sacramento Bee in baseball in 2008. He led Ponderosa with 25 stolen bases which was good for 13th in the section. For A.R.C. Taylor caught a touchdown pass on the last play of the first half versus Monterey Peninsula College on October 4th. He is a Business major. Taylor’s father Pete played baseball at the University of Oregon. His parents are Pete and Cindy Wilkinson.

Coach Jumelet says, “Athletes like Taylor do not come along very often. He was one of most highly recruited athletes in the area last year and he has proven to be every bit as talented as we thought he would be. He can really fly on the bases and his high school coach David White did a great job of teaching him how to be a base stealer. I think that he will have a fine career both here and after he leaves A.R.C.”

P                      R/R      6’6”     230

Nick returns to Northern California this year after spending his freshman year at U.C. San Diego last year. Nick played his high school ball at Granite Bay High School and pitched for current Beavers pitching coach Tony Vargas. He also was a teammate of current Beaver Jameel Ziadeh. Nick was a 1st team All-Metro League selection at Granite Bay and was a Puma Pre-Season All-American heading into his senior year. He was also an honorable mention selection as a basketball player at Granite Bay. He should see time on the mound for the Beavers this year once he is healthy. He is a Business major. His parents are Nick and Claire Young.

Coach Jumelet says, “Nick may be the X-factor for us this year. He has had some arm trouble, but when he gets healthy he may step into the rotation and be a dominant guy for us. The hardest part for him will be overcoming the mental hurdles of throwing after an injury, but he has worked really hard on and off the field, and once his arm is healthy he will be ready to go. I am excited to see him at full strength.”

Statistics from U.C. San Diego

G         GS       IP        H         R         ER      K         BB       HBP    W        L         S          ERA

7          2          8.2       11        8          6          7          7          2          0          0          0          6.23

P                      R/R            6’1”           190

Zander is the first player to don the Beaver uniform from Nevada Union H.S. in at least 10 years. He hit .415 in his junior year for the Miners and was an honorable mention All-Sierra Foothill League choice his junior year. He should see a lot of time on the mound for the Beavers this Spring and is a leading candidate for the closer role. He may also see some starts this year on the mound. He also played in the Optimist All-Star game. Zander’s parents are Dan and Nancy Zeisler.

Coach Jumelet says “Zander has kind of flown under the radar because he is a pretty quiet kid. He really showed people what he is capable of in the Beaver World Series where he was flat out dominant on the mound. He can fill any role for us, starter, set-up guy or closer and he is one of the pitchers who I think will be a huge key to our success this season.”

OF                  R/R      6’3”     210

Jameel returns as the Beavers top returning hitter from a year ago. He is also an outstanding defensive outfielder, as he possesses a cannon in right field and handles the sun and the wind in Beaver Field’s notoriously tough sun field. Jameel attended Granite Bay High School where he was teammates with current Beaver Nick Young. At Granite Bay Jameel was a two-time All-Metro League selection and set the Grizzlies stolen base record. Jameel attended Biola University in Southern California for his first three semesters of college, then joined the Beavers last January. Jameel finished the fall semester with a 3.68 g.p.a.. to give him a cumulative g.p.a. of over a 3.7. Jameel had a 3 x4 game with an RBI versus Modesto on Feb. 28th. He had a season high 3 hits plus a double and an RBI versus Chabot College on March 19th. He had another good day versus Modesto J.C. on April 11th where he was 2 x4 with 2 RBI. He is a huge Chicago Cubs fan. His parents are Khalil and Melodie Ziadeh.

Coach Jumelet says, “Jameel is another one of the outstanding right fielders that we have been lucky to have over the years. It is so tough out there with the sun and when the wind blows and he really covers a lot of ground. He makes right field seem small some times with how much ground he covers. He is also a very mature guy and a lot of fun to be around. He hit over .300 last year and I know he can do better and hit for more power this year.”

G         AB      R         H         2B       3B       HR      RBI     BB       HBP    K         SB       AVE

34        107      21        33        3          0          0          10        11        3          8          3          .308