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WOLVERINE BASEBALLTable of Contents 2.......................................Thank You Volunteers 3.........................Varsity Team Photo and Roster 4 - 5.........................................Varsity Write-Ups 6 - 16............................................Senior Players 17 - 19.............................Varsity Player Portraits 20 - 21...............................Varsity Coaching Staff 22 - 26.................Varsity Action & Group Photos 27 - 31.............................Varsity Dedication Ads 32 - 33......................Senior Little League Photos 34 - 35.....................................Senior Day Game 36 - 37............................All Teams Group Photo 38..............................JV Team Photo and Roster 39 - 40...................................JV Player Portraits 41............................................JV Coaching Staff 42 - 46.....................................JV Action Photos 47 - 48....................................JV Dedication Ads 49.........................Frosh Team Photo and Roster 50 - 51..............................Frosh Player Portraits 52.......................................Frosh Coaching Staff 53 - 57.................................Frosh Action Photos 57......................................Frosh Dedication Ads 58 - 61.....................................Halloween Game 62 - 63........................Christmas Tree Fundraiser 64 - 65.................................ANHS v South Korea 66 - 69..............................Florida IMG Academy 70 - 73..........................................Alumni Game 74.............................................Scholar Athletes 75...........................................Individual Honors 76...........................................Offensive Records 77.............................................Pitching Records 78........................................Recognition Awards 79 - 81...................................................Bloopers 82..........................Thank You to Our Advertisers Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 1
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Thank You Volunteers Thank You Volunteers! Your tireless efforts and dedication to our program have made the 2018 season the best run program to date! Thank you for all of the support you give to our players, their success and spirit is a direct result of hard work from our amazing volunteers. Holiday Tree Lot: Thank you to all of the baseball families who generously donated your time, supplies, and food for this event, including the Helmkamp, Fitzer, Baldwin, Balducci, Cullinane, Evans, Ezratty, Manley, Matthys, Moore, Reed, Sigler, Silk, Standen, Stewart, Sudyka, Vees, and Williams families. Program Communications: Luci Vees Team Parents: Teri Binaei, Trish Fitterer, Luci Vees, Janice Neeson Spirit Wear: Kim Matthys Snack Bar: Griselda Baldwin, Joanna Kokx, Lisa Tagupa, Janice Neeson, Luci Vees, Laura Standen, Dan Stewart, and everyone who volunteered at their games to feed our guests with a smile on their face! Parent Field Workday: Thank you to everyone who helped the boys and coaches ready our field for the season. Website: Donald Weber Varsity Game Announcer and Music: Cliff Wasserbach, Jeff Davinni Team Photographers: Trish Fitterer, Kerry Stewart, Dave Standen, Bob Tagupa, Mark Cullinane, Steve Prutsok, Jennica Wolf Team Videos: Sarah Fitterer, Dave Standen, Mike Balducci Photo Day: Nancy Spence, Jen Buccheri Taste of Aliso Niguel: Trish Fitterer, Edie Moore, Brigitte Sudyka, Jacqueline Lesneski, Kim Matthys, Laura & Dave Standen Senior Day: Trish Fitterer, Brigitte Sudyka, Lisa Fitzer Yearbook Production: Kerry Stewart Yearbook Ad Sales: Brigitte Sudyka, Joe Pawling and all players and families that sold banners and ads Banquet: Trish Fitterer, Brigitte Sudyka, Teri Binaei, Edie Moore4 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALL VarsityANHS BASEBALL - 2018 VARSITYNO. PLAYER POSITION B/T GRADUATION1 Donny Cara OF R/R 20182 R/R 20183 Nate Sorensen OF, RHP R/R 20184 R/R 20185 Tyler Williams C R/R 20186 R/R 20197 Luke Sigler RHP R/R 20189 R/R 202010 Brett Helmkamp INF, OF, C R/R 202012 R/R 202017 Braeden Tolman INF R/R 201918 L/L 201919 Max Binaei OF R/R 202020 R/R 201922 Noah Sudyka INF R/R 201823 R/R 201824 Michael Davinni INF, RHP L/R 201826 R/R 2018 Nick Hanson C, RHP Evan Fitterer RHP, 1B Quinn Mathews LHP, 1B, OF Carter Matthys OF, RHP Ethan Hoopingarner INF, RHP Connor Kokx INF, OF Dylan Moore OF, RHP Ethan Reed RHP, OF, DH Kaler Pawling C Craig Hanson Head Coach Scott Clark Assistant Coach Brett Krill Assistant Coach Brent Murphy Assistant Coach Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 5
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Write-UpsDonny Cara Braeden TolmanDonny is a senior outfielder who is playing in his Braeden will be playing in his first varsity season atfirst varsity season. After a strong season last year, Aliso Niguel. He will compete for innings at secondDonny will add depth to the outfield. His speed will base and serve as an offensive pinch-hitter orbe an asset to our offense. pinch-runner. Braeden is a hard-working player and the coaching staff is looking forward to a great yearNate Sorensen from him.Nate is a returning varsity outfielder who can play Max Binaeiall outfield positions well. His outfield play andspeed will help the Wolverines this season both Max is playing in his first varsity season for the Wol-defensively and on the bases. Nate is senior. verines. He will compete for innings in the outfield and he will also add a solid bat to the line-up. MaxTyler Williams is a senior.Tyler is a varsity returner who was injured much Noah Sudykaof his junior year. He will contribute this year as acatcher, pinch-hitter and designated hitter. Tyler Noah will be playing in his first varsity season foris a senior. Aliso Niguel. He is a strong defender who has the ability to play all infield positions, but will serve asLuke Sigler our starting shortstop. Noah has swung the bat well through the fall and winter and the coachingLuke, a senior right-handed pitcher, is returning staff hopes for that to continue all season. Noah isfor his second varsity season. He will be used as a a sophomore and an ANHS Scholar Athlete.middle reliever and will bridge the gap between ourstarting pitcher and closer. Michael DavinniBrett Helmkamp Michael is a sophomore who contributed to the varsity team last year as an outfielder and designat-Brett, a senior, is returning for his second varsity ed hitter. The coaching staff is looking for Michaelseason. After catching most of his junior year, he to be one of our top offensive producers, hitting inwill now take over second base duties. Brett will the 3-hole this season, as he transitions from thealso hit in the middle of the line-up for the Wolver- outfield to play third base this season.ines. Brett has committed to play collegiate base-ball for New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).6 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Write-UpsNick Hanson Andrew StandenNick, a sophomore catcher, will compete for innings Andrew, a sophomore, is making his varsity debutbehind the plate this year. The coaching staff is this year. He has the ability to be a starting pitcherlooking for him to be a solid defensive catcher, where at the varsity level, but he will be primarily used as ahe will have the opportunity to catch one of the top reliever this season. Drew could also earn game repspitching staffs in Orange County. at first base too. Drew is an outstanding student and is an ANHS Scholar Athlete.Evan Fitterer Connor KokxEvan is returning to the Wolverines line-up for histhird varsity season. After successful varsity seasons Connor is a senior who is playing in his fourth varsityas a freshman and sophomore, Evan will now be our season. After being a unanimous First-Team All-starting first baseman, as well as one of our main League selection as a junior, the coaching staff iscontributors on the mound. Evan is a UCLA commit looking for Connor to continue to lead the teamwho possesses a plus fastball, curveball, slider and offensively, hit leadoff and patrol centerfield for Wol-change-up. verines. Connor will also serve as one of the team captains for a second straight year.Quinn Mathews Dylan MooreQuinn is a returning starter who will play left fieldor first base when he is not on the mound. Quinn Dylan is playing on the varsity team for his firstis the Wolverines lone left handed pitcher has been season after a solid year at the JV level. He will adda big contributor on the varsity team since he was depth to the outfield and can play either corner OFa freshman. Quinn has verbally committed to play position. Dylan could also see time on the mound asbaseball at Stanford after he graduates from Aliso a reliever for the Wolverines. Dylan is a senior.Niguel. Quinn, a junior, also plays varsity soccer forthe Wolverines. Ethan ReedCarter Matthys Ethan, a senior, is a returning starter for the Wol- verines. After an All-League season a year ago, heCarter is a returning varsity player who will play right will be counted on again to lead the pitching stafffield for the Wolverines. He will hit in the middle of for Aliso. When not pitching, Ethan will hit towardsthe lineup this year and could see some innings on the top of the line-up as the teams designated hitter.the mound too. Carter is a senior and will also be Ethan is a USC commit, one of the teams tri-captainsone of the teams tri-captains. and also plays on the varsity basketball team.Ethan Hoopingarner Kaler PawlingEthan is a returning starting pitcher who will be Kaler will be playing in his first varsity season for thecounted on to pitch a lot of innings this season. He Wolverines. He will compete for innings behind thehas a plus fastball to go along with very good off- plate this year and have the opportunity to catch aspeed pitches. When he is not on the mound, he very good pitching staff. Kaler is a senior.could see some innings at 3B. Ethan has committedto pitch at Cal State Fullerton. Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 7
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors1Donny CaraPlayer Position: OFWho is your favorite MLB player?Mike Trout What is your favorite meal before a game?Steak and eggsDo you have any pregame rituals orsuperstitions? None What is your favorite song? Milk byBrockhampton What do you do in your spare time? Have agood time with friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team,who would they be and why? Max, Luke andEthan Which teammate is most likely to be Presidentof the United States? Why? Max Binaei,because he’s very confident in himself and can getpretty political at times. We have good debatesand I think he could do a good job. What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? 42 What are your personal and career goals? College, Grad School, FamilyWhat is your favorite baseball quote?“Baseball has been very, very good to me!”– Sammy Sosa What will you miss most about ANHS? Thefriendships and all the people that I met along theway. 8 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLSeniors 2 Nate Sorensen Player Position: OF/RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Bryce Harper What is your favorite meal before a game? Turkey sandwich Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Pray that I will make contact. What is your favorite song? Too Young by Post Malone What do you do in your spare time? Talk to Quinn If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Quinn, Connor, and Donny. They are very nice people that I get along with. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Quinn, he knows everything. What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? The Rookie What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Everyday with Quinn What are your personal and career goals? Graduate from College What is your favorite baseball quote? “Hot Ice…It’s the best of both worlds!” - Daniel Stern What will you miss most about ANHS? Quinn – 100% Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 9
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors3Tyler WilliamsPlayer Position: CatcherWho is your favorite MLB player?Jose AltuveWhat is your favorite meal before a game? Idon’t have a certain meal before gamesDo you have any pregame rituals orsuperstitions? No. What is your favorite song? Oh, Darling by TheBeatlesWhat do you do in your spare time?Work at the movie theater If you had to room with 3 guys on the team,who would they be and why? I would roomwith anyone on the team.Which teammate is most likely to be Presidentof the United States? Why? Donny Cara What is your favorite video game? RocketLeague and Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie?The SandlotWhat is your funniest ANHS Baseballmemory? The bus rides home freshman yearwere always fun. What are your personal and career goals? Own my own businessWhat is your favorite baseball quote?“Baseball is 90% mental and the other half isphysical” – Yogi Berra What will you miss most about ANHS?I will miss all my teammates and coaches.10 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLSeniors 4 Luke Sigler Player Position: RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Hans Crouse What is your favorite meal before a game? Cheeseburger Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? No. What is your favorite song? Moonlight by Grace Vanderwaal What do you do in your spare time? Play Fortnite If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Too hard to choose, I love them all. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Donny Cara because he is most inspired. What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? Rookie of the Year What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? When Coach Hanson and I made up a handshake. What are your personal and career goals? Live in New York What is your favorite baseball quote? “Don’t let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.” What will you miss most about ANHS? Big H Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 11
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors5Brett Helmkamp Player Position: 2B Who is your favorite MLB player? Mike Trout What is your favorite meal before a game? Chicken strips Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Hit off the tee. What is your favorite song? Down on Me by Jeremih What do you do in your spare time? Hang with friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Dylan, Connor, and Nate because we always have each other’s backs Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Donny Cara. Because he is a very political man. What is your favorite video game? Rocket League What is your favorite baseball movie? The Sandlot What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Ralph getting ejected at Laguna Hills What are your personal and career goals? Do well at NJIT and get my degree What is your favorite baseball quote? “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way!” - Babe Ruth What will you miss most about ANHS? My teammates12 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLSeniors 7 Max Binaei Player Position: OF/DH Who is your favorite MLB player? Mike Trout What is your favorite meal before a game? In-N-Out Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Play “Boss” by Lil Pump on the way to the game What is your favorite song? Gucci Gang What do you do in your spare time? Ding dong ditch Ralph If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Donny Cara, Luke, Sigler and Ralph so we can mess with Ralph in his sleep. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Dylan Moore because he talks so much. What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? Benchwarmers What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Coach Robert Anderle What are your personal and career goals? Be like Ralph What is your favorite baseball quote? “If it’s foul, it’s fair” - Nick Hardiman What will you miss most about ANHS? Quinn Mathews’ voice Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 13
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors19Carter Matthys Player Position: RF/RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Justin Turner What is your favorite meal before a game? Ham sandwich with fruit and a Kit Kat or Twix Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Have the same undershirt each game What is your favorite song? Rollin by Calvin Harris What do you do in your spare time? Hit with my dad, go fishing or be with my girl If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? All of them, WE ARE A TEAM Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Donny, he’s just a smart guy, good looking and independent What is your favorite video game? Don’t play What is your favorite baseball movie? Trouble with the Curve What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? When Ralph chased me and Luke on an ATV What are your personal and career goals? Become a marine biologist or go to MLB What is your favorite baseball quote? “Don’t let the fear of striking out prevent you from playing the game” What will you miss most about ANHS? The team bonding and winning games with the people I grew up with14 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLSeniors 22 Connor Kokx Player Position: CF Who is your favorite MLB player? Buster Posey What is your favorite meal before a game? Orange chicken Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Panda Express before every home game What is your favorite song? Through the Late Night What do you do in your spare time? Go to the beach If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Brett, Nate and Dylan Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Maxwell Armand Binaei What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? The Sandlot What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Losing kickball every year What are your personal and career goals? Play college baseball What is your favorite baseball quote? “It’s just a game” What will you miss most about ANHS? My friend, Tom, in centerfield Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 15
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors23Dylan Moore Player Position: OF/RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Kole Calhoun What is your favorite meal before a game? Bruegger’s bagel Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? No. What is your favorite song? American Pie by Don McLean What do you do in your spare time? Play video games, listen to music, hang with friends What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? Major League What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Watching Ralph fight off a swarm of bees with a bat What are your personal and career goals? Graduate college. Play at the highest level I can What is your favorite baseball quote? “Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.” – Yogi Berra What will you miss most about ANHS? Playing with my friends that I have grown up with16 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLSeniors 24 Ethan Reed Player Position: RHP/OF Who is your favorite MLB player? Marcus Stroman What is your favorite meal before a game? Peanut butter sandwich Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Before I pitch, I stretch, breathe, run and eat a good meal What is your favorite song? White Tiger What do you do in your spare time? Go to the beach and hang out with friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? I would be fine rooming with anyone Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Luke because he runs his bread What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? Rookie of the Year What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Team dinners and watching Luke touch Coach Clark What are your personal and career goals? I want to pitch in the Big Leagues and be one of the best. What is your favorite baseball quote? “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would play. That’s what makes it great.” What will you miss most about ANHS? The bond that our team has and competing in league games Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 17
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Seniors26Kaler Pawling Player Position: Catcher Who is your favorite MLB player? Buster Posey What is your favorite meal before a game? Nothing Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Listen to music and stretch a lot What is your favorite song? Body Like a Back Road What do you do in your spare time? Go to the gym If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Carter and Brett just because I am closer to them and they are nice. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Quinn, because he is the smartest on the team. What is your favorite video game? MLB The Show What is your favorite baseball movie? The Sandlot What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Definitely the Halloween game What are your personal and career goals? To be a firefighter What is your favorite baseball quote? “If you’re going to doubt something, doubt your limits.” What will you miss most about ANHS? Just all my friends18 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Players6 Braeden Tolman Player Position: 2B Who is your favorite MLB player? Bryce Harper What is your favorite meal before a game? Board n Brew Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Always lick my fingers and rub it off on the edge of my hat. What is your favorite song? Wonderwall by Oasis What do you do in your spare time? Ping Pong If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Evan Fitterer, Ethan Hoopingarner, Quinn Mathews, so I can beat them all in Smash Bros. What is your favorite video game? I am Bread What is your favorite baseball movie? Moneyball What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Ralph doing a Fortnite dance What are your personal and career goals? Get big and play baseball at the next level. What is your favorite baseball quote? ? “Work hard and have patience because no matter who you are, you’re going to get hurt in your career and you have to be patient to get through the injuries” - Randy Johnson9 Noah Sudyka Player Position: SS Who is your favorite MLB player? Andrelton Simmons What is your favorite meal before a game? Box combo from Cane’s, no slaw Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I sleep with my glove the night before a game What is your favorite song? Poker Face by Lady Gaga What do you do in your spare time? Hang with the boysss If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Nick, Michael and Drew. But sometimes not Michael because he takes our food. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Carter Matthys because he is a good leader. What is your favorite video game? I don’t play video games What is your favorite baseball movie? Benchwarmers What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Connor Stewart jumping in and stopping a possible brawl What are your personal and career goals? Pursue baseball as long as I can What is your favorite baseball quote? “There are three outs in baseball; out hustle, out think and out perform.”10 Michael Davinni Player Position: 3B/RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Matt Kemp What is your favorite meal before a game? Scrambled eggs Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Hit off a tee What is your favorite song? Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake What do you do in your spare time? Go to the beach and hang with friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Quinn, Noah, and Evan because they are super funny and mess with me Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Max because he is really smart and cool with people What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? The Sandlot What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Bus rides What are your personal and career goals? Play Major League Baseball What is your favorite baseball quote? “Talent may get you on the field, but it’s effort and attitude that will keep you there.” - Ken Griffey, Jr. Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 19
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Players12 Nick Hanson Player Position: Catcher Who is your favorite MLB player? Salvador Perez What is your favorite meal before a game? Chick-Fil-A Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I don’t really have one. What is your favorite song? 745 by Vince Staples What do you do in your spare time? I hang out with my friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Noah, Drew, and Michael because they are funny. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Carter Matthys because he is very vocal. What is your favorite video game? Madden 17 What is your favorite baseball movie? 42 What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? When Kyle tackled Kane Ross 2 times at practice What are your personal and career goals? My goal is to play college baseball What is your favorite baseball quote? “Baseball is more than a game, it’s life on a field!” - Juliana Hatfield17 Evan Fitterer Player Position: RHP/1B Who is your favorite MLB player? Mike Trout What is your favorite meal before a game? Waffles Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I’d rather not say What is your favorite song? Anything by Post Malone What do you do in your spare time? Play Fortnite If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Ethan H, Quinn, Michael because I love them.Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Quinn, because he’s a lefty What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? The Sandlot What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Ralph fighting a swarm of bees with a bat What are your personal and career goals? My goal is to play baseball for as long as I can What is your favorite baseball quote? “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” - Ricky Bobby18 Quinn Mathews Player Position: LHP/OF Who is your favorite MLB player? Orlando Cabrera What is your favorite meal before a game? Turkey sandwich Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Crawling…too many to write down What do you do in your spare time? Play soccer If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? ? Evan F., Ethan H., Nate S., and Connor K. because I’ve grown up with them. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Myself…is that a rhetorical question? What is your favorite video game? Super Smash Bros. What is your favorite baseball movie? Moneyball What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Michael Davinni showing up to school in his full uniform. What are your personal and career goals? Be successful! What is your favorite baseball quote? ? “The problem we’re trying to solve is that there are rich teams and there are poor teams, then there’s 50 feet of crap, and then there’s us.” – Billy Beane, Moneyball20 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Players20 Ethan Hoopingarner Player Position: RHP Who is your favorite MLB player? Brad Ziegler What is your favorite meal before a game? A sandwich Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Eating a sandwich What is your favorite song? Sad by XXXTENTACION What do you do in your spare time? Hangout with friends If you had to room with 3 guys on the team, who would they be and why? Quinn, Evan, and Ethan because they are homies. Which teammate is most likely to be President of the United States? Why? Quinn Jack Mathews because he is responsible and fair. What is your favorite video game? Fortnite What is your favorite baseball movie? Major League What is your funniest ANHS Baseball memory? Big H flapping his wings at Hooter’s What are your personal and career goals? To pitch in college and go pro What is your favorite baseball quote? “Just get better.” Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 21
WOLVERINE BASEBALL Varsity Coaching Staff Craig Hanson VARSITY HEAD COACH This is Coach Hanson’s 13th season as the Wolverines Varsity Head Coach and 16th year in the program. Prior to becoming the Head Coach he had served as a Varsity Assistant Coach under Sommer McCartney for four years. Coach Hanson, originally from Minnesota, played collegiate baseball at Triton Junior College in Chicago, Illinois. After the 1991 collegiate baseball season, he was the San Diego Padre’s 9th round selection in the Professional Baseball Draft. He pitched professionally for six seasons (1991-1997), for both the Padres and Mariners organizations. Coach Hanson played at the AA level in both organizations. One of his professional highlights includes winning the California League Championship while a member of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 1994. During his tenure at Aliso Niguel, Coach Hanson has been a part of a program that has won four league championships (2004, 2005, 2010, and 2013). Coach Hanson’s Wolverine teams have earned 8 playoff appearances and have made it to the Division 2, CIF Finals in two of the last three years. Coach Hanson holds an AA Degree from Triton Junior College, a BA from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s Degree from National University. He has been teaching for sixteen years and is currently a Resource Specialist at Aliso Niguel High School. He currently resides in Ladera Ranch with is wife, Renee, son Nicholas (15), daughter, Ellie (12), and daughter, Sydney (9). Scott Clark VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Scott Clark is in his third year of coaching here at Aliso Niguel. Coach Clark has been teaching at Portola Middle School in Orange for over 20 years, where he also coaches the boy’s soccer and girl’s volleyball teams.He resides in Ladera Ranch with his wife Cassandra and daughter Natalie.22 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLVarsity Coaching Staff Brett Krill VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Coach Krill graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in 2007, where he played for Coach Hanson and lead the South Coast League with a .439 batting average during his senior season. He was named a 2006 AFLAC All-American, 2007 PlayStation All-American, Rawlings All-American and Louisville Slugger All American. He earned second-team All-CIF Southern Section Division 1 honors in 2007, first-team All-South Coast League honors in 2007, was selected to the 2007 All Orange County first-team and played in the 2007 Orange County All-Star Game. Coach Krill finished his senior campaign with an impressive .519 on-base percentage and .742 slugging percentage, hitting successfully in 18 of 21 games and striking out only twice in 77 plate appearances. After graduating from Aliso Niguel, he helped lead UCLA to two NCAA Regionals in 2008 and 2010 and the program’s third-ever appearance at the College World Series in 2010. He was selected in the 25th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants after his Junior year and played in the Giant’s organization for 4 years. During that time, he was also a 2011 MLB All Star for the Salem- Keizer Volcanoes. Coach Krill loves to surf and play ping pong in Dana Point where he lives with his roommate, JP Goodman, who is also an alumnus of Aliso Niguel High School. Brent Murphy VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Coach Murphy graduated from North Garland High School in Texas where he played both baseball and basketball, was Senior Athlete of the Year in 1994, and inducted into the Garland Sports Hall of Fame. After high school, he played right field at Hill Jr. College in Texas and was Pre-season All American in 1996 prior to going to University of Alabama- Birmingham where he was Centerfielder and Closer for two years before suffering torn triceps. Coach Murphy’s coaching career began as a hitting coach and recruiter for Richland College where he won the 2003 NJCAA Junior College World Series. He then served as hitting coach and recruiter for Grayson College for three years, winning the 2008 NJCAA Junior College World Series and where he coached three future Big League players, Jordan Walden, Mike Bolsinger, and Carson Smith. Just prior to joining us here at ANHS, Coach Murphy served as hitting/outfield coach for Agoura High School 2015-2016, helping them to reach the ranking of #4 in the country in 2015. Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 23
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Go Wolverines! Max, we know you will carry forth the hard work,dedication, a positive attitude you have on the field to #7your life’s endeavors. We love you and are so proud of your accomplishments – on and off the field! Love, Mom, Dad, Alex & AndrewMax Binaei Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 29
Michael DAVINNI #10 Michael – We are very proud of the continued accomplishments and success you have achieved over the years on the baseball field and in the classroom. Your Sophomore year could not have begun better as you and your teammates came out of the gates full speed. You all have a special bond that will last a lifetime. Continue working hard and being humble. In life, hard work, integrity, a strong dedication and a constant desire to be the best player, person and teammate possible will enable you to reach all your goals! You can do anything you want... just go for it and never give up following your dream to one day play in the Major Leagues. Always have fun playing this great game. Love, Dad, Mom, and Adriana30 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
Brett Helmkamp #5 We are so proud of your hard work and dedication on the field and in the classroom. Your success in both have opened doors for you. We know you will be geat. Thank you for all the memories! Love, Mom and Dad Evan Fitterer #17 Evan, We have been so proud to watch you play this season. You have played with determination. You have played with passion. You have played with joy. Determination to work harder, passion for the game, and pure joy for your team and their success. We love you and look forward to many more games in your future! Love, Mom, Dad, Sar, & Dust Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 31
Noah Sudyka #9 It was so fun to watch you play with such a talented group of kids and coaches this season. High school is a once in a lifetime experience, and we are so happy that you have been able to play on such a great team with great friends. Keep working hard and enjoy every minute of the experience. We are very proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, and Bella NateSorensen #2 We have enjoyed watching you grow up playing baseball. We thank you for the magnificent memories you have given us. We are proud of you, we’re your biggest supporters and we are blessed and grateful to have you as our son!! Love, Mom & Dan, and Dad & Kathy32 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
TylerWilliams #3 We are so very proud of you! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories as we shared your baseball journey. Your hard work and dedication through the years has been inspiring.You have achieved great things in the sport you love and have gained tremendous respect as a player and teammate. We cannot wait to see and experience all of the amazing things you will continue to achieve. Love, Dad, Mom and Kelli#17 Best BudsEvan My Three Sons, You guys are adorkable. Keep pushing one another to beFitterer better. Keep having fun. Keep trying to look tough. I will be Ev, I am so proud of you! I hope you know how much I here to cheer you on. enjoy watching you play. Keep working hard and you will always find success. Love, Love you, Mommy Trish Papa Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 33
WOLVERINE BASEBALLLittle LeagueDylan Moore Ethan Reed Luke SiglerBrett Helmkamp Carter Matthys Connor Kokx34 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
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WOLVERINE BASEBALL Junior VarsityANHS BASEBALL - 2018 JUNIOR VARSITYNO. PLAYER POSITION B/T GRADUATION1 Alex Pimentel 1B/LHP L/L 20202 CJ Ezratty 2B R/R 20193 Kayne Ross OF R/R 20204 Galen Tagupa OF/3B R/R 20206 Kyle Christner OF/LHP L/L 20207 Max Weber OF L/R 20198 Nolan Upchurch SS/3B/2B R/R 201911 Jaden Clark OF R/R 201914 Jack Miner OF/RHP R/R 201916 Kyle Grier 1B/3B/P L/R 201918 Laith Almashat LHP/1B L/L 201920 Anthony Evans OF R/R 202021 Andrew Standen 1B/RHP R/R 202022 Josh Silk OF R/R 202023 Michael Vees C / 3B R/R 202024 Logan Butka RHP R/R 201926 Connor Stewart RHP R/R 202027 Kevin Fitzer SS/2B R/R 2020 Ernie Meier JV Head Coach Robert Anderle JV Assistant Coach Cody Matthys JV Manager40 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLJunior Varsity PlayersAlex Pimentel CJ Ezratty Kayne Ross Galen Tagupa 1 2 3 4Kyle Christner Max Weber Nolan Upchurch Jaden Clark 6 7 8 11Jack Miner Kyle Grier Laith Almashat Anthony Evans 14 16 18 20 Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 41
WOLVERINE BASEBALLJunior Varsity PlayersAndrew Standen Josh Silk Michael Vees Logan Butka 22 23 24 21Connor Stewart Kevin Fitzer Cody Matthys 26 27 Manager42 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018
WOLVERINE BASEBALLJunior Varsity Coaching Staff Ernie Meier JV HEAD COACH Coach Meier joins us this year as the 2018 Wolverine JV Head Coach. He is from Washington State where he coached the Bothell High School Freshman team from 2013-2016 and the Juanita High School JV team in 2017. Coach Meier has been coaching baseball since 1991 and his teams have won numerous tournament championships and the 14U Koufax Washington State Championship in 2011. Coach Meier is retired after owning an insurance brokerage for 24 years and selling the business to a national brokerage firm in 2009. Currently, Coach Meier resides in Laguna Niguel with his beautiful wife of 33 years, Carmen, and has two adult sons, Brett and Ryan. Robert Anderle JV ASSISTANT COACH Coach Anderle attended Aliso Niguel High School where he played baseball under Coach Hanson. This is Robert’s third year as a high school baseball coach. Robert has coached little league for the previous six years. Coaching is a passion of Robert’s and he has enjoyed coaching his younger brother Jake. Robert is currently playing in the Pacific Coast Baseball League and looks forward to continuing his coaching career. John Miner JV ASSISTANT COACH Coach Miner returned to the program for his third year. He coached at the Varsity High School level from 1997-2004 before starting a career with the Fire Department. In 2015, he resumed coaching Football and Baseball at the High School level. He has been fortunate to be a part of a handful of C.I.F. Championships and 1 State Championship as a player and a coach. Coach Miner is married to his lovely wife, Stephanie, and has had the chance to coach his two sons, Jack and Nolan, here at Aliso Niguel. Coach Miner is looking forward to watching the games from the outfield next year and would like to thank all the coaches he has coached with, the parents for accepting him, and especially the players for making this such a great experience. He says, “It was a FUN ride and GOOD LUCK FELLAS in whatever you do!!!!!” Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 43
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#26 #20Connor AnthonyStewart Evans Connor, Anthony! We are so proud of the young man you have become. We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the person you are today, and we’re watching Your drive and passion to succeed will get you far. Remember: with great anticipation to see what you become. With your talent and determination, “Bases Loaded...Full Count... You Got This!!!” the sky’s the limit! Love, Mom, Dad, Shaelyn, & Steven #12 #4Galen DrewTagupa Standen Hey G, Congratulations on another great season! Thanks for the memories...another year and a very success- We are so proud of you every time we see you step on the mound. ful on at that. Your passion, hard work, and dedication has Keep working hard on and off the field. made it an enjoyable experience. Work hard, strive forward, Love, Mom and Dad have fun and follow your dreams. With all our love, Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 | 49 Mom, Dad, and Vincent
Josh Silk #27 #22 Kevin Josh, FitzerWe are very proud of you We love watching you play the sport you love. Congratulations on a great season. Looking and we love you! forward to many more games to come. Mom and Dad Love you....Mom, Dad, & JoshMaxWeber #23 #7 Michael Max, Vees Congratulations on a great season! Work hard and take your dreams and achievements as Congratulations on another great season. Your hard work on and off the field shows. We love watching you play and are far as they can go. Love, Mom and Dad so proud of you. Keep it up! Love,50 | Aliso Niguel High School Baseball 2018 Dad, Mom & Emily “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” Yogi Berra
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