A Great Tradition of Baseball Welcome to Chico American Legion Baseball! Chico is located 90 miles north of Sacramento and has a rich history in baseball.In addition to Chico American Legion Baseball, one of the best programs in California, Chico is also home to the Chico State Wildcats, the two time Division II National Champions, and the Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League. Chico American Legion Baseball is celebrating its 69th anniversary this season. Chico American Legion Baseball is made up of four teams. The Chico Nuts are the premier team, comprised of the best 16-19 year old baseball players in Chico and the surrounding communities of Paradise, Durham, and Colusa. They have won the District Title seven out of the last ten years and play 65 games during he summer season, competing with teams on a national scale. The Chico Suns Blue and Red are the junior teams in the program, comprised of the best 15-17 year old baseball players in Chico and the surrounding communities. They play 50 games during the summer season, and the Chico Suns Blue have won the District Title eight out of the last ten years and have made three trips to the state championships in that time. The Chico Rice are the freshman team in the program, comprised of the best 13-14 year old talent in Chico and the surrounding communities. They play 40 games between March and June, and compete in several tournaments during the spring/summer season.

WILL CLARK TO SPEAK AT SPRING FEVER 2009 San Francisco Giants legend Will Clark will be in Chico to support Chico American Legion Baseball as the featured speaker for the 12th Annual Spring Fever dinner and fund raiser. Come join us and meet one of the games great players. In addition to listening to Clark speak of his baseball life, guests will also be able to meet Clark and obtain autographs, and enjoy a fantastic dinner from Outback Steakhouse and Frank Kennemer. The event will once again feature an incredible live and silent auction, with many Giants and A's games, trips to Seattle and SafeCo Field, river rafting, Mexico, Napa, and many others. There will be many memorabilia items from such legends as Ted Williams, Cal Ripken Jr., Ozzie Smith, Nolan Ryan, Brooks Robinson, Albert Pujols, and Willie Mays (to name only a few). Doors will open at Manzanita Place in Chico at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for children under the age of 18. Table sponsorships with reserved seating near Will Clark are also available, but with a limited number of spots available. There will also be a luncheon on Friday, March 6 with Will Clark at La Hacienda in Chico. A select 40 people will be able to sit down with Clark for lunch and listen to his life as a Giant. $100 per person gets you lunch with Clark and an autographed baseball. For tickets or any information, please contact Tom Stevens at 530-342-0717 or 530-518-4437.

The Chico Nuts won the 10th Annual Labor Day Invitational at Doryland Field. The Nuts defeated the Red Bluff Rebels by the score of 8-0. led by Steven Johnson's complete game two hit shut out performance. Johnson struck out seven batters in five innings. The Nuts went 4-0 in the tournament, including wins over the Chico Suns, Red Bluff, and Foothill. Nolan Atkins led the offense over the four games, going 8 for 9 with 6 runs batted in and three stolen bases.

Day 1
Chico Suns 6     Foothill 5
Red Bluff 8     Foothill 4
Chico Nuts 10     Red Bluff 2
Chico Nuts 10     Chico Suns 9

Shawn Lee collected the win against Red Bluff, pitching five strong innings, and Nolan Atkins tripled and drove in three runners. Kurt Lave and Riley Cox added two hits each. Against the Chico Suns, Teddy Finney pitched 4 1/3 innings of relief, and Atkins was 4 for 4, and Steven Johnson homered.

Day 2
Chico Nuts 10     Foothill 6
Red Bluff 12   Chico Suns 9
Foothill 7     Chico Suns 6
Chico Nuts 8     Red Bluff 0

Before advacing to the championship, the Nuts defeated Foothill by the score of 10-6. Luke Barker pitched five innings for the win, and Quinn Sullivan doubled and drove in two runners.

CHICO SUNS BLUE RUNNER UP IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to the Chico Suns Blue team for their incredible 2008 season, finishing runner up in the California State Junior Legion Championship. After winning the Area 1 title, the Suns Blue team moved on to the state tournament where they went 3-2, losing in the championship game t Oxnard by the score of 5-1.

The Chico Suns Red American Legion Jr. Baseball team won the 2008 Shasta Lake Bass Baseball Tournament held July 3-5 at the Big League Dreams Sports Complex in Redding.
 
The Suns Red opened play on Thursday morning with a 6-2 win over the Red Bluff Jr. Bulls.  Zach Korte pitched a complete game, striking out 11.  He allowed six hits and no earned runs during his seven innings of work.  Teddy Finney was 2-3 with a RBI.  Clay Eagleton drove in two runs and Brett Loughlin scored three times.
   
In the second game of the tournament, the Suns Red suffered their only loss in the tournament to the Westside Braves 9-2.  Trent Galbraith went 2-3 with a RBI.  Nelson Fishback pitched 2.6 innings of scoreless relief, striking out 3 of the 12 batters he faced.
   
On Friday, the Suns Red offense came to life against the Redding Diamondbacks.  The Suns Red came away with a 12-0 victory.   The victory earned the Suns Red the top seed in their pool.  The Suns Red jumped out to a 5-0 lead after two innings and added 2 more in the 6th and 5 in the 7th.   Teddy Finney pitched six shutout innings, allowing only 3 hits while striking out 5.  Kyle Santuccio pitched the 7th to seal the shutout.  Brett Loughlin was 2-3 with two RBI.  Cory Louber was 2-3 and scored three times.  Louber also threw out the only two Diamondbacks who attempted to steal during the game.  Kurt Laver drove in three with a bases loaded double.  He also stole two bases.  Garrett Thomas also provided strong defensive help at 3rd base.
   
The second game on Friday was against the North Humboldt Knights who also won their pool.  The winner would move onto the Championship game.  The Suns Red used a seven run 5th inning to beat the Knights 14-8.  Brett Loughlin led off the game with a home run.  He finished 2-3 with three walks.  Clay Eagleton was 2-3 with three RBI.  Dustin Porter homered in the 5th and finished 2-5 with three RBI.  Brandon Coborn finished 2-3 with a RBI and Austin Arbogast had three RBI.   Eli Stanley pitched 5.3 innings, allowing five earned runs and stiking out seven.  Trent Galbraith pitched 1.6 innings of shutout relief to seal the win.  Kurt Laver contributed defensively with several outstanding plays at shortstop.
   
The Championship game was played Saturday afternoon against the Colusa Channel Cats.  The Suns Red started fast and then had to come back to win 10-6.  The Suns Red scored two in the top of the first on a Zach Galbraith single and a triple by Kurt Laver.  Laver scored on a groundout by Kyle Santuccio.  The Suns Red added two more in the top of the second on singles by Teddy Finney, Jordan Barnes, Trent Galbraith and Brett Loughlin.  Colusa rebounded with two in the bottom of the 2nd on a home run by Hayden Myers.  Colusa took the lead in the 3rd by scoring four times on a double, single, hit batter, walk and two groundouts.  Dustin Porter took the mound in relief to start the 4th and shut Colusa down the rest of the way allowing no runs and limiting Colusa to two hits in four innings.  The Suns Red added four runs in the 5th inning on a Zach Galbraith walk, Laver single, sacrifice bunt by Santuccio followed by a Nelson Fishback double.  Finney singled followed by a two run single from Cory Louber.  The Suns Red added two more in the 6th on two walks, a Santuccio single and a Fishback sacrifice fly.  The Suns Red defense shut the Cats down in the 6th and 7th to earn the win.  Finney finished 3-4 and Laver went 2-4.  Loughlin, Santuccio, Fishback and Louber each had two RBI.  Laver and Barnes provided tough defense in the middle infield taking away several potential Colusa hits.
   
Laver was named the tournament’s MVP.

AUSTIN PROTT HEADLINES NUTS POST SEASON AWARDS The Chico Nuts have announced their 2008 season awards, highlighted by Austin Prott being awarded the Bob Busch Mr. American Legion Award, given to the player who best reresents his team, community, and program through his play, hard work, and character. Other award winner included: Ben Silva Award (Leadership): Ben Severe Clark McGarr Award (Inspiration): Todd Timmons Most Valuable Player: Andy Quiring Most Outstanding Offensive Player: Andy Quiring Most Outstanding Pitcher: James Sanderson Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Shane Galbraith Most Outstanding Base Runner: Shane Galbraith Rookie of the Year: Patrick Randolph Most Improved: Austin Prott

CHICO NUTS WIN 10TH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY CLASSIC The Chico Nuts won the 10th Annual Father's Day Classic for the first time ever, beating the Reno Knights in the championship by the score of 14-3. All tourney team will be posted within the week. The Chico Nuts 10th Annual Father's day Classic begins Wednesday June 11 at Doryland Field. The Vacaville Thunderbirds, Red Bluff Bulls, San Mateo Bulldogs, Yolo Post 77, Napa Riverdogs, Reno Kinghts, Petaluma Leghorns, Lodi, Reno Rebels, and the Chico Nuts will begin the five day day quest for the tourney championship. Scores will be posted daily. Wednesday June 11 Scoreboard Yolo Post 77 7   Red Bluff Bulls 1 Chico Nuts 10   Lodi 2 The Chico Nuts started the tournament with a 10-2 victory over Lodi. Patrick Randolph was 3x3 with a triple and 3 runs batted in, and Shane Galbraith each added two hits for the Nuts. Autin Prott pitched a solid four innings, striking out four alllowing five hits. Thursday June 12 Scoreboard Petaluma Leghorns 9   San Mateo Bulldogs 1 Vacaville Thunderbirds 12   Red Bluff Bulls 0 Reno Knights 4   Vacaville Thunderbirds 2 Reno Rebels 7   Lodi 6 Reno Rebels 13   Chico Nuts 5 Yolo Post 77 6   Napa Riverdogs 5 The Chico Nuts gave up six runs in the first inning to the Reno Rebels and fell by the final score of 13-5. the Nuts had plenty of opportunities leaving 13 runners on base. Friday June 13 Scoreboard Reno Knights 3   Red Bluff Bulls 2 Lodi 9  San Mateo Bulldogs 7 Reno Knights 4  Napa Riverdogs 2 Petaluma Leghorns 11  Reno Rebels 4 Chico Nuts 5  Petaluma Leghorns 4 Vacaville Thunderbirds 11 Yolo Post 77 4 The Chico Nuts defetaed the Petaluma Leghorns by the score of 5-4. James Sanderson pitched a complete game for the Nuts, striking out six. Cody Brown and Shane Galbraith had two hits each. Saturday June 14 Scoreboard Napa Riverdogs 17   Red Bluff Bulls 5 Petaluma Leghorns 12   Lodi 1 Napa Riverdogs 12   Vacaville Thunderbirds 1 Reno Knights 7   Yolo Post 77 2 Chico Nuts 10   San Mateo Bulldogs 2 San Mateo Bulldogs 8   Reno Rebels 5 Sunday June 15 Scoreboard Yolo Post 77 5   San Mateo Bulldogs 1 Vacaville Thunderbirds 10   Reno Rebels 0 Petaluma Leghorns 10   Napa Riverdogs 6 Chico Nuts 14   Reno Knights 3 The Nuts won the tourney title with a 14 run attack in five innings. Shane Galbraith and Patrick Randolph led off thegame with back to back home runs, and Ady Quiring added a home run and two other hits. Randolph pitched a complete game to earn the victory, and was also named the tournament Most Valuable Player.

NUTS GO UNDEFEATED IN RED BLUFF TOURNEY The Chico Nuts won the Red Bluff Memorial tournament by going 5-0 over the four day span. Day 1 The Chico Nuts opened up the Red Bluff Memorial Day Tournament with a 7-5 win over Oroville Post 95. Taylor Johnson (1-0) pitched six strong innings to earn the victory, scatering seven hits and striking out 5. The Nuts were led offensively by Jesse Morris, who was 2 for 3 with 3 runs batted in. Patrick randolph and Andy Quiring each had two hits. The Nuts are scheduled to play Vacaville on day two of the tourney at 9:30 am. SCORES DAY 1 Chico 7    Oroville 5 Redding   2   Red Bluff 0 Day 2 After a rain delay put the start time behind by one hour, the Nuts erupted for 17 runs against Vacaville. Gene Griffin was 2 for 5 with 2 runs batted in, Cody Brown was 2 for 4 with 2 runs batted in,  Joe Borrayo was 3 for 5 with 3 runs batted in. Andy Quiring also slugged his first home run of the season with a leadoff home run in the third inning. Patrick Randolph (1-0) pitched four innings of three hit bsaeball to earn the win. The Nuts are scheduled to play Santa Rosa on day three at 9:30 and the Redding Rattlers @ 12:00 pm. SCORES DAY 2 Chico 17     Vacaville 3 Redding Rattlers  0   Vacaville  3 Redding Rattlers 8  Santa Rosa 4 Santa Rosa (8) Oroville (4) Oroville (6) Red Bluff (1) DAY 3 The Nuts began day 3 with a 10-0 victory in five innings over the Santa Rosa Seals. Drew Sullivan Hames pitched a complete game 2 hit shutout for the win. The Nuts scored 3 runs in the fourth and 7 runs in the fifth to end teh contest. James Sanderson was 2 for2 with a home run and a double and 3 runs batted in, Taylor Johnson was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 runs batted in, and Austin Prott was 2 for 3 with a double. In game two, the Nuts came from behind to defeat the Redding Rattlers by the score of 9-2. Patrick Randolph put the Nuts ahead for good in the fifth with a 2 run 2out single that scored Shane Galbriath and Derrick Biley. The Nuts then added five in the sixth and one in the seventh. Galbraith ws 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, Taylor Johnson was 2 for 4 with a double, and Joe Borrayo was 3 for 4 with a double and three rusn batted in. SCORES DAY 3 Chico 10  Santa Rosa 0 Chico 9  Redding Rattlers 2 DAY 4 The Nuts finished the tournament with a 9-5 win over the Red Bluff Bulls. Cody Brown was 3x4 with a double to lead the Nuts, and Nick Flory pitched 3 1/3 innings of solid releaf for the win. SCORES DAY 4 Redding 2  Oroville 5 Chico 9   Red Bluff 5

CHICO SUNS BLUE WIN MEMORIAL DAY TOURNEY the Chico Suns Blue team won the 6th annual Jr. American Legion Baseball tournament held at Doryland Field and Chico High School. After going 4-0 in pool play, the Suns Blue faced Napa in the championship game. With the game tied 6-6 after seven innings of regulation, the Blue team won in the bottom of the eighth when Sean Ryan scored on a pass ball. The Suns Red team had a solid weekend going 2-3 and finishing sixth in the ten team tourney. FINAL STANDINGS 1. Chico Suns Blue 2. Napa 3. Colusa Channel cats 4. Oroville 5. Red Bluff Jr. Bulls 6. Chico Suns Red 7. Redding Sidewinders 8. Redding Diamondbacks 9. Red Bluff Toros 10. Sacramento Riversox

NUTS SELECTED TO LIONS ALL STAR ROSTER Congratulations to Chico Nuts players selected to play in the 2008 Bob Busch lions All star game. Nuts players on the south squad include Taylor Johnson (3B/P) from Pleasant Valley High School, Shane Galbraith (P/OF) from Pleasant Valley High School, Jesse Morris (SS/2B) from Paradise High School, and Austin Prott (OF/1B) from Chico High School. Chico Nuts head coach Tom Stevens was selected as the head coach and Nuts assistant coach Fred Ludwig will be an assistant. The lions All Star game is scheduled for June 1 at Doryland Field in Chico.

SPRING FEVER A HUGE SUCCESS Sping Fever 2008 is now complete and the 11th annual dinner and fund raiser was another enormous success. Keynote speaker Dave Stewart spoke to nearly 600 guest on his experiences in major league baseball, including his three World Championships with the Oakland A's, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Stewart was also an American League All Star, ALCS and World Series Most Valuable Player, and a four time 20 game winner. Since his playing career ended, he has been a MLB pitching coach, Assistant General Manager, and professional player agent. A special thank you to Frank Kennemer and Outback Steakhouse for their incredibile meals and support of our program for the past eight years.

LOGAN LOTTI COMMITS TO OREGON STATE Chico Nuts alumni Logan Lotti recently committed to the two time defending national champion Oregon State Beavers. Lotti played three seasons in Chico American Legion Baseball, two with the Chico Nuts. In that time he became the all time leader in home runs and runs batted in. The right fielder then moved on to Sierra College where he is in the middle of his final season with the Wolverines. Lotti will begin attending OSU in the fall of 2008, and will be on the field of play in the Spring of 2009.

KYLE LOHSE SIGNS WITH CARDINALS Chico American Legion Baseball alumni has signed with the St Louis Cardinals for the 2008 season, signing a one year contract to be part of their pitching rotation. Good luck Kyle!

DERRICK MIRAMONTES NAMED TOP NEWCOMER AT UCI Chico Nuts alumni Derrick Miramontes is establishing a succesful career in his first season at the University of Chicago Illinois. Miramontes has had starts against teams such as Tulane, Vanderbilt, and Northwestern, and recently earned his first complete game of his career with 3-2 victory over Wright State. Five of Miramontes six starts this season have been decided by one run. This week Miramontes was named the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year and earned spots on the All-Horizon League Second team and the All-Horizon Newcomer team.