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Oakton Baseball Receives 2012 Commitments “These players are a great addition to our program and will be vital to our offense in 2012,” said head coach Bill Fratto. Raiders Land Talented Baseball Prospects Fisher is a 6-2 third baseman who batted .506 with 11 home runs and 50 RBI last season for the Ducks. The left-handed hitter led the 17-9 Ducks with 13 stolen bases. Lowden is a 6-5 right-handed pitcher who possesses an 88 mph fastball. He also helped the 13-12 Storm reach the postseason for the first time in school history. “This is great news for our program,” said Oakton head coach Bill Fratto. “Both players were highly recruited.” Uhle, Oakton aiming for national recognition Oakton Baseball Wins Sectional On Friday, May 14, the Raiders opened their sectional with an 11-3 victory over McHenry County College and posted a 10-5 win over Highland Community College in the nightcap. The Raiders clinched the sectional championship behind the pitching of sophomore Chris Michals (Rolling Meadows). The right hander tossed seven innings of three-hit ball and fanned three batters to earn the decisive 4-1 victory over McHenry County College on Saturday, May 15. Sophomore Shane Uhle (Prospect) provided the offense with his 4-for-4 performance in the clincher. In the opening game of the Region IV Championships, the Raiders will face Madison Area Tech at 3 p.m. The winner of the Region IV Championships advances to the NJCAA Division II World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. Oakton is the No. 2 seed in the double elimination tournament that also includes Kankakee Community College and Elgin Community College. “We’re one win away from breaking the school record for wins in a season and three wins away from advancing to our first nationals,” said head coach Bill Fratto. “Our team is playing phenomenally right now. Everyone has picked it up a notch.” Playoff Baseball Baseball Players Receive All-Conference Honors When the Illinois Skyway announced its All-Conference selections on Sunday, May 2, four Oakton players landed on the All-Conference First Team. An additional four athletes earned spots on the All-Conference Second Team. First Team selections included sophomore infielders Alex De La Rosa (Loyola Academy) and Tim Scanlan (Prospect), as well as freshman catcher Shane Uhle (Prospect), and freshman infielder Ryan Tuntland (Maine West). Second Team nods went to sophomore outfielder Ryan Cowhey (Carl Sandburg), sophomore pitcher Kevin La Porta (Romeoville), sophomore catcher Nikko Tountas (Niles West), and freshman infielder Joe Frahm (Whitney Young). “It says a great deal about our program to have eight players receive recognition from the conference and I am so proud of all our guys,” said head coach Bill Fratto. “Opposing coaches recognize the high caliber of athletes we have on our team.” Player of the Week Tuntland, Oakton a big hit so far Pitcher of the Week 2010 Season Outlook “Our fall season was very promising,” said Bill Fratto, who begins his fifth year as Oakton’s head coach. “We also have been picked by coaches as one of the top four teams to compete for our region’s championship.” Experience will be a key factor for the Raiders as the squad returns more than a dozen players from the 2009 team that posted 29 wins. The Raiders will again rely on the offense of Ryan Cowhey (Carl Sandburg), an all-conference outfielder who led Oakton with a .388 batting average in 2009. Returning all-conference players include pitcher Mike Alongi (Ridgewood), who posted five wins, and the speedy outfielder Patrick Hunter (Appleton West, WI), who swiped 29 stolen bases. “We’ll score a lot of runs in 2010,” Fratto said. “I’m projecting this to be one of Oakton’s best offensive teams we’ve ever assembled. Also, our pitching staff is solid as our roster boasts 14 quality arms.” Key newcomers include transfers Tim Scanlan (Prospect) and Ryan Holda (Alan B. Shepard). Scanlan, a steady infielder from Bradley University, batted .441 with 50 RBI his senior season at Prospect High School. Holda comes to Oakton from Blue Ridge Community College in North Carolina. The pro prospect sports a fastball that tops 90 miles per hour. An annual tradition, the Raiders adopt a theme for the upcoming year. This season’s motto is “From Good to Great.” “Oakton has always been good and played well in region play,” Fratto explained. “However, to be great we will have to advance to the next level – win a regional championship and move on the NJCAA World Series.” The Raiders open the 2010 season against Iowa Central on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Fratto and company begin Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference play on Tuesday, March 30, at Prairie State. Raiders Add Talented Pitcher to 2011 Staff A right-handed pitcher from Geneva High School, Perry owns a fastball that averages 88 miles per hour, according to Prep Baseball Report. He also possesses a curve and a change-up. During his 2009 season at Geneva, Perry baffled hitters with his 8-2 record, and 82 strikeouts in 68 innings pitched. As a junior, he also boasted a 1.75 ERA and compiled 10 complete games. “Riley is the third top prospect in the state that has chosen to commit early to our program,” said Oakton head coach Bill Fratto. “I feel like Christmas came early this year. Raiders Land Talented Prospect Prep Baseball Report touts DeYoung as a top high school prospect in Illinois who sports a fastball that averages 86 miles per hour. He also owns a curve and a change-up. As a junior last season at Plainfield, DeYoung was named team MVP and was named to the Illinois High School Baseball Association’s all-region team. On the mound during the 2009 season, he compiled a 5-3 record and tossed a no-hitter against Morris Community High School. Offensively, he belted 11 home runs, knocked in 47 RBI, and compiled a .474 batting average. DeYoung also scored 37 runs and composed a .928 slugging percentage. “This is great news for our program,” said Oakton head coach Bill Fratto. “Derek was recruited by several Division I schools and he chose to come play at Oakton. That says a lot.” Oakton Baseball Lands Top Pitching Prospect “He's a bona fide No. 1 starter,” said Oakton head coach Bill Fratto. “Every time he takes the mound he will be a difference maker for us. Kyle definitely has Division I and pro potential and it's a big feather in our cap that he decided to play for Oakton.” Oakton Baseball Receives National Recognition Sophomore catcher Lyle Seaman also was named a Division II Preseason All-American. Seaman, who batted .382 with 16 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 2008, was a third-team selection. This marks the third consecutive year under head coach Bill Fratto that the Raiders open the season as a nationally-ranked squad. “Our 2009 team will once again be solid offensively and is much improved defensively from last year, said Fratto. “We look forward to moving up in the polls. The Raiders open the 2009 season February 27, when they take on Fergus Falls Community College, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nall, Gord staying in game they love at Oakton Prospect
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Pair with Kirkwood to Open 2008 Season Denard Wade II (Proviso East) and Andrew Hagins (Oak Park-River Forest) each had two hits and an RBI for the Raiders in the victory. Pitcher Vince Saisi (Prospect) earned the loss in the 8-1 opener. The doubleheader was played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "It was a great experience for our team to play in a professional stadium," said Oakton head coach Bill Fratto. "Kirkwood is an elite team from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and we played them tough. That’s only going to give us confidence as the season progresses." Oakton Players
Chosen in MLB Draft In addition, the Houston Astros selected two Oakton pitchers in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Friday, June 8. Brian Wabick (Stagg) was drafted in the 34th round and Kyle Erdmann (Rolling Meadows) was chosen in the 40th round. Wabick, a right-handed pitcher, posted a 7-5 record for the Raiders and accumulated 78 strikeouts in 72 innings of work. He also sported a 2.25 ERA and was named to the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference All-Conference First Team. Erdmann, a southpaw, compiled a 2-1 record and a 3.54 ERA for Oakton. The 6-4 freshman fanned 17 batters in 20 1/3 innings. Under head coach Bill Fratto, the Raiders finished the 2007 campaign with a 41-15-1 record. Raiders Host Region
IV Baseball Championship In the double-elimination tournament hosted by Oakton, sophomore right-hand pitcher Brian Wabick (Stagg) struck out 11 batters and allowed just six hits in his complete-game appearance. The Raiders threatened in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases, but failed to score. The Raiders (40-14-1) attempt to avoid elimination when they take on Moraine Valley at 11 a.m., Friday, May 18. The championship concludes on Saturday, May 19 with the winner earning a berth in the NJCAA Division II College World Series. Oakton advanced to the NJCAA Region IV Division II Baseball Championship when they won a double-elimination sectional tournament they hosted May 12-13. On May 12, the Raiders posted a 9-1 win over Black Hawk and a 7-3 victory over Illinois Valley. The next day, Black Hawk narrowly defeated Oakton 5-4. This loss forced a winner take all game against Black Hawk, as both teams sported one loss in the tournament. Facing elimination, the Raiders flexed their muscles, winning 19-3. "With our backs to the wall, we pounded out 19 runs – that really says a lot about our team," says Raiders head coach Bill Fratto. Raiders Ranked
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Trip During their nine-day visit to the Sunshine State, the Raiders (12-2) flexed their muscle pitching five shutouts while outscoring their opponents 124-39. In addition to playing top teams from around the country and Canada, the nationally-ranked Raiders enjoyed the unique experience of scrimmaging against the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, two major league teams with nearby spring training facilities. "Overall our trip to Florida went better than I could have imagined," said second-year head coach Bill Fratto. "Having our players go up against professionals gives them valuable experience that will only make them better. We also posted a victory against Alfred College, considered one of the best teams in the nation, which gives us tremendous confidence." The Raiders left Florida leading NJCAA Division II in winning percentage (.857) and a .353 team batting average, which ranks eighth in the nation. On the mound, John Rivera leads Oakton in wins with three, and Kyle Erdmann’s miniscule 1.08 ERA is a team best. Offensive leaders include Ryan Holley with a .447 batting average and Andrew Hagins with 25 RBI. In their home opener, the Raiders play a doubleheader against Purdue University-Calumet on March 21, starting at 2 p.m. Oakton’s Baseball
Team Is Nationally Ranked "Being nationally recognized is exciting," said Oakton head baseball coach Bill Fratto of the poll released on Feb. 16. "We were ranked No. 14 in the preseason and this is just the beginning for us. My goal is for us to be ranked even higher and with the team we have, I expect we’ll soon crack the top five." In other team news, two standout high school players, Tim Storrs of Shepard and Lou Vicelli of Glenbard East, already have committed to Oakton for the 2008 season. The defending Skyway Conference champions begin the 2007 campaign on March 2 when they play Ellsworth Community College at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Preseason Honors
Coming Oakton’s Way Collegiate Baseball, a newspaper considered to be an authority on amateur baseball since 1958, ranks four Oakton players on its list of "Junior College Players to Watch for the 2007 Season." Freshman Cedric Remond (Joliet Township), a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the Major League Baseball 2006 First-Year Player Draft, was named as one of the nation’s top junior college pitchers. Sophomore Ryan Holley (Lincoln-Way East), Oakton’s leading hitter with a .368 batting average in 2006, was named as one of the country’s top first basemen. Freshman Andrew Hagins (Oak Park and River Forest), who was chosen by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the Major League Baseball 2006 First-Year Player Draft, was selected as one of the top junior college outfielders in the nation. Oakton’s baseball team also received additional preseason accolades as the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association ranked the Raiders No. 14 in its Division II Preseason Poll. "This says a lot about the success of our program," says Bill Fratto, Oakton’s head baseball coach. "It’s quite an honor to be so respected nationally." Oakton finished the 2006 season with a 40-17-1 record to finish as Skyway Conference co-champions. Fratto also was named Skyway Conference Coach of the Year. Oakton Adds New
Players for 2007 Season Cedric Redmond, a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 27th round, and Andy Hagins, an outfielder selected by Tampa Bay in the 30th round, will play for the Raiders in the 2007 season. "Landing two talents who were both drafted by Major League Baseball teams is quite an accomplishment," said Fratto. "This puts us in a strong position to make another bid for the NJCAA Division II World Series." As a senior, Redmond sported a 7-3 record for Joliet Township High School. He boasts a fastball in the low 90s. Hagins batted .530 for Oak Park and River Forest High School in his senior year. Oakton’s pitching staff will be bolstered with the addition of Brian Wabick, a transfer from Kankakee Community College. The right-handed pitcher led Kankakee in saves last season but will play an important part in the Raiders rotation, according to Fratto. During the 2006 season, Oakton was ranked as high as fourth in the NJCAA Division II baseball poll. Oakton Baseball
Players Announce Future Intentions Pitcher Ryan Stobart (St. Viator) received a scholarship from Penn State and outfielder Jon Moore (Lincoln Way East) has verbally committed to Purdue University. Brian Schmelter (York) also will attend an NCAA Division I school as the pitcher received a scholarship to Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Pitcher Nick Testin (Joliet Catholic) has signed a letter of intent to attend Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina, pitcher Matt Michals (Rolling Meadows) earned a scholarship from Central Missouri State, and outfielder Chris Vidano (Joliet Catholic) will attend North Central College. Infielder Al Cesario (Hersey), outfielder James Kateeb (Walter Lutheran), pitcher Bubba Frank (Maine West), outfielder George Whitten (Prospect) and catcher Eric Scott (Willow Brook) all have orally committed to attend McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. "This speaks volume about our program here," said Fratto, Skyway Conference Coach of the Year. "It’s great to see so many players moving on, especially to NCAA Division I schools." The Raiders, Skyway Conference champions for the first time since 1995, finished the 2006 season with a 40-17-1 record. Oakton Adds New
Players for 2007 Season Oakton has started retooling for the 2007 season with the addition of two players chosen in Major League Baseball’s 2006 First-Year Player Draft, according to head coach Bill Fratto. Cedric Raymond, a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 27th round, and Andy Hagins, an outfielder selected by Tampa Bay in the 30th round, will play for the Raiders in the 2007 season. "Landing two talents who were both drafted by major league teams is quite an accomplishment," said Fratto. "This puts us in a strong position to make another bid for the NJCAA Division II World Series." As a senior, Raymond sported a 7-3 record for Joliet Township High School. He boasts a fastball in the low 90s. Hagins batted .530 for Oak Park and River Forest High School in his senior year. During the 2006 season, Oakton was ranked as high as fourth in the NJCAA Division II baseball poll. Oakton Hosts Regional
Baseball Sectional The three-team field consists of Oakton (40-15-1), Kankakee Community College (34-20), and Highland College (11-38). Three games are slated on Saturday, May 13: Kankakee and Highland meet in the opener at 12 p.m.; Oakton takes on Highland at 3 p.m.; and Oakton plays Kankakee at 6 p.m. The tournament concludes on Sunday, May 14. Games are scheduled at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday’s outcomes will determine which teams will play each other on the final day. Oakton's
Fratto Named Skyway Coach of the Year Oakton Keeps Climbing Offensively, the Raiders are averaging more than seven runs per game while posting a .336 team batting average. Freshman Jon Moore (Lincoln Way East) leads the team with a .484 average and also has amassed 30 steals this season. "This national ranking is proof of the tremendous job head coach Bill Fratto is doing," said Oakton athletic director Dave Cole. "There is so much enthusiasm among the players and expectations remain high for the remainder of the season."
Oakton hopes fast start carries over to conference
Now the Raiders, who won 25 of their first 29 games, face their biggest obstacle at noon Saturday. They open Skyway Conference play with a double-header at Elgin Community College, which has reached the NJCAA World Series the last two years. "It’s a big game for us," said first-year Oakton coach Bill Fratto. "It will tell us early if we’re where we need to be at the end. "It’s not do-or-die but we want to get a good jump in the conference. They played some tough teams in Arizona (in 7-7 start)." Fratto will send two of his aces to the mound Saturday in St. Viator product Ryan Stobart (6-0, 1.26 ERA, 41 strikeouts in 35¿ innings) and York graduate Brian Schmelter (6-0, no earned runs in 31 innings). Fratto said Stobart continues to get interest for the major-league draft in June and by Division I colleges such as Iowa, Creighton and Binghamton (N.Y.). Matt Michals (Rolling Meadows) is 5-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 36 strikeouts and only 4 walks in 20 innings. Bubba Frank (Maine West) has an 0.90 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 20 innings. A big part of the offense has been Prospect graduate Chad Rebecca (.405, 13 RBI) in the No. 2 spot. "Rebecca’s having a great year," Fratto said. "He’s just doing a great job at third base for us." Fratto also likes the three-man rotation of Tom Hamann and Gary Malouf (Hersey) and Brian Magnuson (Fremd) at second base. George Whitten (Prospect) has rebounded from a slow start and has 15 RBI and Schaumburg’s Al Cesario (.412) and Hersey’s Jim Cappellania (.406, 13 RBI) are making an impact. Fratto said he also got some good news for the future with Ken Wieda, an all-area pitcher at Hersey last spring, planning to transfer in from Vernon Junior College in Texas. "Things are going real well for us," Fratto said. "We’ve got some good things happening for some of the guys in our program." He’s hoping there is even more to get excited about after Saturday. Oakton Receives
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Herald "This is our best start in years," said coach Bill Fratto. "The rankings come out March 28, and we’re hoping to make it into the top 10. We’re really excited about the way we’ve started the year." Oakton’s successes include wins over three nationally ranked teams. On Saturday, the Raiders dropped Albert State 5-0 in Florida. Oakton has also beaten North Area Iowa and swept a doubleheader from Iowa Central. The Oakton pitching staff has a 1.93 ERA. Matt Michaels (Rolling Meadows) is 3-0 with 33 strikeouts and 2 walks in 16 innings. Ryan Stobard (St. Viator) is 4-0, and Bubba Frank (Maine West) is 2-0. Chad Rebecca (Prospect) is leading the offense. Jim Cappellania, Gary Malof, Dan Nix and Tom Hamann (all from Hersey), Brian Magnuson (Fremd), George Whitten (Prospect) and Jim Bristol (St. Viator) have also contributed. "We know the schedule is going to get tougher when we get home," Fratto said. "We’re looking forward to our home schedule. We’d like to continue the momentum." Oakton News Releases
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