Crawford AuSable School District
 GHS Baseball
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 John Schneider - Head Varsity Coach
Phone: (989)348-4366, Cell (989)390-1599
Email: jjlk@i2k.net
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Assistant Coaches: Rob Aubry, Dan Desenfants
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Outlook for 2008
The 2008 baseball campaign looks very bright for the Viking varsity baseball team. It will return 8 or 9 starters from last year's 12-18 team. The veteran squad will have 4 seniors, 3 juniors and 1 sophomore as projected starters. This year's team will be led by Rocky McNamara, Richard Schreiber and Josh Stapleton.

Rocky McNamara was the 2007 team MVP, led the Vikings in 3 categories, RBIs (31), HRs (4) and Fielding % (.975). The 1st baseman was All-LMC, All-District and is working hard in the off season to become more successful this spring.

Richard Schreiber finished the 2007 season with a 7-7 record, striking out 86 batters in 84 innings pitched. Schreiber, who was All-District and Honorable Mention All-LMC, will be a strong presence on the mound. He should be one of the top pitchers in Northern Michigan in 2008.

Josh Stapleton, the 2007 team's leading hitter (.464), All-LMC and All-District selection, will return to centerfield. Stapleton has outstanding speed, and his glove will make it very difficult for hitters seeking hits in centerfield.

Ethan Neuberger, the steady rightfielder, will secure that position in 2008. Neuberger, who worked extremely hard on his game in 2007, is continuing the effort this off season. He also was an Academic All-State Athlete in baseball in '07.

The junior class has two starters returning from last year's varsity. Jake Aubry, who started at 3rd and 2nd last season, may see extended action in the outfield this season. Aubry stepped up his game last season but was hampered by an ankle injury for most of the year. Eric Ferrigan showed his toughness behind the plate for the Vikes last spring. Ferrigan has a great arm and an improving bat and will be a very important part of the team's success. He will also see time at 3rd base. Jimmy Osga, who was brought at the end of the season and played well, will see action up the middle on the infield. Osga, who has great hands and an improving swing, should crack the starting lineup this season. Geo Bindchatel will share the catching duties this season behind the plate. Bindchatel has a great arm and bat coming from the JV team and will also see action at 1st and outfield. Three pitchers moving up from JV are Mike Davis, Dillon Nye and Shane Grove. They all show promising ability. Davis, who just got back into baseball last year, has worked consistently hard to improve on the mound. His confidence improved over the summer, and he is excited about working hard this winter. Nye, who showed improvement last year, will get some starts this year at the varsity level. Grove is a crafty lefthander who will be used as a relief pitcher with a few starts mixed in. Coming off a very successful 2007 on JV, Grove will see a lot of action in '08.

Lucas Pippin,  Andy Hulbert and Tyler Harris all saw limited action last season on the varsity but look to break into the lineup this season. Hulbert has great speed and has worked to improve his game. Pippin showed great promise this past summer both in the field and with the bat; he will challenge for a starting spot. Harris showed he could hit last spring and could have a role as a DH.  Matt Haight, Alex Gabriel and Peter Alexander will make their debut on the big team. Haight made great progress after missing his freshman season due to a broken wrist. Gabriel is a 1st baseman who hit well in '07 and could be a impact player this year. Alexander shows improvement over his freshman year with the bat and fielding. Alexander this season will be looked at on the mound. Last year's "Rookie of the Year" Taylor Desenfants will return to the varsity bigger and stronger. "Peanut," as he is known by his teammates, had a outstanding freshman year at the varsity level both on the mound in the field and with the bat. Starting at second exclusively last season, he will see some action at shortstop in 2008 when not on the mound.

The 2008 Vikings will have varsity experience at every position, which was not the case last season. The players are excited about their chances this spring and are working extremely hard to achieve success. They have all the ingredients to reach new heights for Grayling Baseball.
 
                                                                                                              -Coach John Schneider

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6th Annual Alumni Game

The GHS baseball team will hold its 6th annual baseball alumni game on Saturday, May 17, 2008, on the GHS baseball field.

The home run derby starts at 12 noon.
The alumni game begins at 1 p.m.

The cost for alumni game is $20 per player.
$5 of the $20 goes for homerun contest where the winner splits half the pot.

Each alumni player will receive a game jersey.

~ All proceeds go to GHS baseball program. ~

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John Schneider
Head Coach
Head Coach John Schneider graduated from Flushing High School -- where he was a three-sport athlete -- in 1979. He attended Ferris State University on a baseball scholarship. While there, he was an All-GLIAC catcher in 1983 and captain of 1984 Bulldog team. He played semi-professional baseball in Illinois and Grand Rapids. He has been involved with GHS baseball for the past five years, becoming head coach in 2006. His current record is 30-48. Coach Schneider and his wife Kelly have two sons, J.C. and Luke.

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                   Dr. Robert Aubry

                            JUNIOR VARSITY COACH

 

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2007 Grayling Baseball Awards

Team MVP - Rocky McNamara
Rookie of the Year - Taylor Desenfants
Team MIP - Ethan Neuberger
1st Team All-LMC - Rocky McNamara, Josh Stapleton
Honorable Mention All-LMC - Richie Schreiber
1st Team All-District - Rocky McNamara, Josh Stapleton, Richie Schreiber, Derek Etzler
Academic All-State - Ethan Neuberger, Doug Slater
Academic All-District - Ethan Neuberger, Doug Slater, Rocky McNamara, Richie Schreiber
Member of Northern Michigan All-Star Game - Derek Etzler
 

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~ They Will Always Be Remembered ~
A Tribute to Ryan Davis & Josh Mastej
 

In the fall of 2006, the Grayling baseball program lost two of its past outstanding players in a tragic car accident. Ryan Davis ('05) and Josh Mastej ('06) were not just good athletes but quality young men. They were always willing to go out of their way to help teammates, coaches and anyone else for that matter. They truly were liked by all who met them. As players, they were fierce competitors on the field; they would do whatever was asked of them for the team. They were the ultimate team players. I think I can speak for all the coaches who had the opportunity to instruct these two when I say that every coach wishes he had a  team full of players like them and that we will always be thinking of them. So that future baseball players and coaches remember these players, their names and numbers will appear in the home dugout at the Grayling High School baseball field.
                                         ~ Coach Schneider

The home dugout  on the GHS baseball field has been painted with John Mastej's and Ryan Davis' jersey numbers and names.

 

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2008 Grayling Baseball
Open Gym Schedule

January 8

    3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
January 10 3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room/Mezzanine

January 13

    12:00-2:15 p.m. Gym
January 15    3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
January 17 3:00-4:15 p.m. Weight Room/ Mezz.

January 20

 12:00-2:00 p.m. Gym

January 22

   3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
January 24 3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room/Mezz.

January 27

   12:00-2:15 p.m. Gym

January 29

   3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
January 31 3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room/Mezz.

February 3

   12:00-2:15 p.m. Gym

February 8

   3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
February 10 3:15-4:00 p.m. Weight Room/Mezz

February 13

   12:00-2:15 p.m. Gym
February 22   3:15-4:15 p.m. Weight Room / Mezzanine
On Sundays only, players must make appointment times.

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 2008 GHS
Varsity Baseball Schedule
Day Date Opponent Time Scores Record
           
Monday March 24 Big Rapids 4:00 canceled  
Friday April 11 Kalkaska 4:30 rescheduled  
Saturday April 12 Cadillac Tournament TBA

canceled

  
Tuesday April 15 Boyne City * 4:30 2-1,13-6 2-0
Friday April 18 East Jordan 4:30 0-1,10-1 3-1
Saturday April 19 Kingsley 11am 0-10, 9-1 4-2
Tuesday April 22 Harbor Springs * 4:30    
Thursday April 24 Gaylord 4:00 0-7,21-2  
Saturday April 26 Standish Tournament TBA    
Tuesday April 29  Traverse S.F. 4:30    
Tuesday May 6 Charleviox 4:30 1-2,10-1  
Thursday May 8 Alcona 4:30 16-6  
Saturday May 10 Grayling Invitational* 4:00    
Monday May12 JoBerg/Lewiston* 4:00 3-2,4-6  
Tuesday May 13 Elk Rapids 4:30 7-0,4-10  
Friday May 16 Houghton Lake 4:00   16-9
Monday May 19 Roscommon 4:30 10-6,6-4 17-10
Tuesday May 20 Alpena * 4:30 1-8,5-6 17-12
Saturday May 24 Alpena Tournament 4:00    
Monday May 26 *LMC-Make-up TBA    
Saturday May 31 Districts TBA    
           

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 2008 GHS
JV Baseball Schedule
Date Opponent Time Scores Record
April 11 *Kalkaska 4:30    
April 12 Cadillac Tour. TBA    
April 15 Boyne City 4:30    
April 18 *East Jordan 4:30
April 22 Habor Springs 4:00    
April 24 Gaylord 4:00    
April 29 T.C.S.F. 4:30    
May 6 Charleviox 4:00    
May 8 Alcona 4:30    
May 12 Joberg/Lewiston 4:30    
May 16 Houghton Lake 4:00    
May 13 Elk Rapids 4:30    
May 19 Roscommon 4:00    
May 20 Alpena 4:30    

         May 22

 Gladwin 4:30    
  * Home Games      

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March 2008 Baseball Schedule
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
             
  1 2 3 4 6 7
8 10
TRY-OUTS

3:05 -5:15pm

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TRY-OUTS

3:05-5:15pm

 12
TRY-OUTS

3:05-5:15pm

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Practice

3:05-5:15pm
 

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Practice

3:05-5:15pm

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16

Practice

6-8pm

Hitting

 17

Practice

3:05-5:15pm

 

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Practice

3:05- 5:15pm

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Practice

3:05-5:15pm

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Practice

3:05-5:15pm

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Practice

8:00-10pm

 

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23 .24

Big Rapids

away

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Wing Ding

Fundraiser

5-8PM

 26

Practice

3:00-5:30pm

 27

Practice

6:00-7:30am

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Varsity Team 2008
 # Name Position Year
1 ANDY HULBERT OF 12
2 JOSH STAPLETON OF,P,SS 12
7 JAMES OSGA SS,2ND 11
9 GEO BINDSCHATEL C,P 11
10 LUCAS PIPPIN OF 12
14 SEAN HERNANDEZ OF 11
15 ETHAN NEUBERGER OF 12
17 RICHARD SCHREIBER P,3RD,SS 12
20 PETER ALEXANDER OF 11
26 ERIC FERRIGAN C,3RD 11
27 JAKE AUBRY OF, 2ND, SS 11
31 ROCKY MCNAMARA 1ST 12
32 ALEX GABRIEL 1ST 11
33 TAYLOR DESENFANTS 2ND, P 10
46 SPENCER DEAN OF,P 11
52 MIKE DAVIS OF,P 11

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Junior Varsity Team 2008
 # Name Position Year
1 MIKE HARMON OF ,INF 9
2 LUKE SCHNEIDER INF 9
3 TYLER HANSON OF,P 10
4 JENSEN AUBRY INF,P 9
7 DUSTIN DIKES INF,OF 10
10 ZACH  WOLCOTT OF,C,P 9
12 WILLIAM RYAN OF 10
15 MATT HELLEBUYCK C,OF 10
17 JAKE HELSEL INF,P 9
31 JOE TOTTINGHAM OF,P 10
32 ETHAN LEWIS INF 9
44 JOEY CONTRERAS INF,OF,C 10
       

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GHS Baseball Records
1984-2007
These records are still being compiled and may change.
If you played for GHS baseball and have a final stat sheet for 2000, 2001 or 2002,
please contact John Schneider.

SEASON
Batting Average (Individual)
1. D.J. Metzer (.523) - 2004
2. Josh Stapleton (.518) -2001
3. Joel Mack (.478) -1991

Home Runs
1. Jeff Branch (10) - 1984
2. Eli Tobin (6) - 1999
3. Jeff Palmer (6) - 1986

Hits
1. Eli Tobin (38) - 1999
2. Aaron Perrin (38) - 1996                          
3. Josh Stapleton (33)- 2007

Doubles
1. Ron Johnson (12) - 2006
2. Eli Tobin (10) - 1999
3. Aaron Perrin (10) - 1996

Triples
1. Eric Ferrigan (4) - 2007
2. Shane Hinkle (3) - 1995

RBI's
1. Jeff Branch (33) - 2001
2. Rocky McNamara (31) - 2007
3. Jeff Branch (31) - 1984

Runs Scored

1. Brad Gorski (37)- 2001

2. Ryan Mahaffy (30) -2001

Stolen Bases
1. Brad Gorski (24) - 2001
2. Ryan Mahaffy (21) - 2001
3. Joel Mack (14) - 1990

Pitching Record - Wins
1. Chip Waite (8) - 1995
2. Jeff Palmer  (7) - 1987
3. Chris Skidmore (7) - 1987
4. Richard Schreiber (7) - 2007

Pitching Record - Innings Pitched
1. Richard Schreiber (87.67) - 2007
2. Chip Waite (84.70)
3. J.C. Schneider (67) - 2006

Pitching Record - Strikeouts
1. Richard Schreiber (84) - 2007                
2. Jeff Palmer (74) - 1987
3. Chip Waite (74) - 1995

Team Record - Batting Average
1. .399 - 2004
2. .340 - 1995
3. .336 - 2001

Team Record - Home Runs
1. 20 - 1986
2. 16 - 1988
3. 15 -  2001

Team Record - Runs Scored
1. ___ - 2004
2. 200 - 2001
3. 187 - 1999

Team Record - Stolen Bases
1. 73 - 2001
2. 62  - 1990
3. 56 - 2006

Team Records- Season Win /Loss

1. 2004- 17-13

2. 2001 - 15-10

CAREER
Batting Average (Individual)
1. Ryan Mahaffy (.451)
2. Brad Gorski (.439)
3. Jason Thompson (.420)

Home Runs
1. Brian Palmer (14)
2. Eli Tobin (14)
3. Jeff Branch (11)

Hits
1.Brad Gorski  (78)                                       

2. Eli Tobin  (67)

Doubles
1. Aaron Perrin (16)
2. Eli Tobin (15)
3. Ron Johnson (12)

Triples
1. Eric Ferrigan (4)
2. Shane Hinkle (3)
3. Brad Gorski (3)


RBI's
1. Mike D'amour (91)
2. Brad Gorski (68)
3. 

Stolen Bases
1. Brad Gorski (67)
2. Ryan Mahaffy  (49)
3. 

Pitching Record - Wins
1. Brad Gorski (16)
2. Mike D'Amour (13)
3. Chip Waite (11)


 Pitching Record - Strikeouts

1. Brad Gorski (191)

2. Mike D'Amour ( 125)

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GHS Alumni College Players

Jim Tobin
The Central Michigan University Chippewas
1974-75

Brad Gorski
The Glen Oaks Community College Vikings
2003-04
The Grand Valley State University Lakers
2005-06

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