As Sam Jones of Pleasant Hill Baseball’s prep gold team took a step and made the swing he heard the crack and saw the baseball fly off the bat. Sam rounded first and second as the blue team outfield chased the ball. Sam ran to third and off to home and almost collides with catcher Sam Thurman who moves aside as home plate is touched. The gold teams first home run of the season was greeted with high fives and lots of congratulations from his team and spectators. [Read more...]
Baseball what a great game. Tristin Yaroscak Pleasant Hill Prep gold team is caught in a pickle. As he runs back and forth between 3rd and home the crowd is on edge as the 3rd basement and catcher try to get him out. A bit of catch takes place as the distance closes and Tristin knows that unless he makes the right move and has a bit of luck he is running out of time. Did Tristin make it or was he out? [Read more...]
Pleasant Hill Billies Babe Ruth Baseball took the field with the Eugene Emeralds Baseball team when they attended a game at P.K. Park on June 20, 2011.
At the Emeralds game a group of players from Coach Kirk Miller’s Major Minor team and his 12U Bobby Doerr Classic team were in attendance. This Billies age 10 – 12 had a good time meeting the Eugene Emeralds players prior to the game with the Boise Hawks. After meeting the Emeralds the Billies players ran to the catcher, pitcher, infield and outfield position with the Emeralds players that play those positions. Between frequent trips to the snack bar the Billies rooted for the Emeralds during the 9-4 win over Boise. Click Here for More Game Photos
Prior to the Emeralds game players and families held a tail gate party in the P.K. Park parking area.
At the tailgate party Coach Miller recognized his Major Minor Team members as he congratulated each player for their fine job. Coach Miller presented certificates to Haydn Kuhnhausen, Tyler Cook, Kaleb Miller, Torrey Gage-Tomlinson, Tanner Maryanski, Brett Ollivant, Seth Weinheimer, Justin Oljace and Colton White. Team members Braden Pruitt, Collin Good and Dylan Miller were not in attendance and will receive their certificate later.
Terry W
Having served in the United States Marines I hold our military in high regard. It was a pleasure to have an Honor Guard from USMC at the annual Bobby Doerr Classic. For those that have never attended the Bobby Doerr Classic a youth baseball tournament in Junction City, Oregon, it is one you will not want to miss in the future. Hopefully at next years Classic we will again be treated to the presence of Baseball Hall of Fame player Bobby Doerr and the United States Marines or an Honor Guard from one of our other military services.
As many of you know, Bobby Doerr turned 93 this past April. While Bobby Doerr is not physically as strong as he was as a young man – any of us will do well to show the spirit that he shows at his age.
At this Junction City tournament it is hard to miss the smiles on our young baseball players as they receive the autograph of Bobby Doerr or have their picture taken with him. As you watch those kids you know that many of them also have a goal of someday playing in the Major League.
Each of us should make it our goal to follow the example of Bobby Doerr in service to youth and expect the same from each generation that follows us. Time passes fast and before we know it today’s kids are becoming adults with children of their own.
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth had a number of teams that participated in this years Bobby Doerr Classic. In addition to local teams some of our players participated as part of the Willamette Valley All Star teams. You will find a number of photos of the Classic at the Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth website and hopefully more photos will be received so that they can also be posted.
In Pleasant Hill and the surrounding areas of Creswell, Cottage Grove, Dexter, Lowell, Jasper, Oakridge, Drain and the rural areas of Springfield and Eugene that participate in Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth, we are fortunate to have many outstanding youth athletes. If you are reading this and are one of those youth or a parent of a youth thank you for your participation. If you are not presently participating in Babe Ruth Baseball we want you to know that you are encouraged to do so.
As a grandfather and father I am proud of Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth and encourage its continuing support in both time and donations. While spring baseball season may now be over there are continuing projects that need to be completed year around to keep the organization going. If you hear from a coach or other person asking for your assistance in a summer field day or other help please offer your support. By the way – on July 9th from 9AM until noon we will be reconditioning field #1 and families will be receiving an email on this and it will be posted on the Pleasant Hill website calendar.
Thank you all for another great year of youth baseball and let us work together now to make next years even better for the youth of our communities.
Terry Weinheimer, secretary/webmaster
Bobby Doerr, 93 year young Baseball Hall of Fame baseball player and renowned second baseman for the Red Sox. What a player – nine time All Star, batted 409 in the 1946 World Series and so many more accomplishments in baseball history. Junction City and the entire state of Oregon are honored with the opportunity to hosts the Bobby Doerr Classic now in its 4th year. Over 400 youth baseball players participated in this years Classic.
June 18, 2011 was the opener for the 2011 Bobby Doerr Classic and as Bobby Doerr pitched the first ball – boys and girls, men and women applauded with admiration for this is a man that shows each and every young ball player that today you may be a kid playing youth baseball but 20 years from now you too may be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Thank you Bobby Doerr for being such an inspiration to youth around the world and we look forward to you throwing the first ball at the 2012 Bobby Doerr Classic.
10U Gold
1st Place – Willamette Valley 10U All-Stars B
2nd Place – Sluggers Baseball, Wa
3rd Place – Willamette AAA
10U Silver
1st Place – Stiks
2nd Place – Pleasant Hillbillies
3rd Place – Willamette Rookie Majors
12U Gold
1st place – Lakeridge Pacers
2nd Place – DeMarini Bulldogs
3rd Place – Sheldon Irish Blue
12U Silver
1st place – Philomath
2nd Place – Sheldon M/M Green
3rd Place – WV All-Stars 11U A
14U
1st place – Dirtbags, Tacoma Wa
2nd Place – DeMarini Bulldogs 14U
3rd Place – Pleasant Hill
