Nomads Elite Announcements
Date Jan 18,2010
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10U 2011 Nomads Elite - Building from the "Ground Up" |
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Last year, the Nomads Elite remained at the top echelon of youth baseball throughout their 2010 season. They finished their 9U year by winning the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They also finished ranked as the #3 team in the nation by TravelBallSelect who ranks all elite teams across all baseball organizations and leagues. This year, the 2011 edition of the Nomads Elite is looking even better than last year. Their play, thus far, proves that once again, they are not only ready and able to reclaim their status as one of the top teams in the nation, but they also have the potential to become the best in the nation. The “Nomads Nation” builds champions from within, they do not recruit championships. Rather, they build them from the ground up with dedicated players, parents and hard work. And this seems to be a winning formula as they have already won 5 of the 6 tournaments they have entered thus far in the 2011 season. These wins include taking USSSA’s California Fall State Championship as well as winning two championships in 11U division competitions. lll 2011 NOMADS ELITE ROSTER Justin Almeda OF He can play anywhere in the outfield. He is a scrappy little player that has great speed on the bases. He is such a versatile player that he does whatever the coaches ask him to do. Noah Bogardus OF/IF/P Noah is the newest addition to the Nomads Elite. He has been playing up in 12U last year as a 9 year old. This year as a 10 year old he has been playing in 13U. He is a great athlete and brings another good arm and great speed to the team. Rafeal Flores (Jr.) C/P/IF Junior is a new player who comes to the Nomads this year after playing up an age level last season. He is one of the premier catchers in the nation and has a great arm that enables him to consistently throw runners out. Ruben Gutierrez (Jr.) C/P/OF/IF Junior is the Nomads blue collar utility player. He plays just about every position on the field. He is the type of player that every coach dreams about. He does everything you ask him to do and does it really well. Ryan Lamastra 2B/OF/P Ryan is the Nomads starting 2nd baseman. He has great range in the middle of the field. Ryan also has great power at the plate. He seems to always come up with the big hit in a game. Cory Lewis SS/P Cory is one of the top pitchers on the Nomads. He is also their starting SS. He bats for average and has a lot of power. Cory is the Nomads work horse. He is a kid with both size and speed. Ryan Maciel 1B/P Ryan is the starting 1st baseman. He is also one of the most consistent hitters on the team. Ryan has such great eye for the ball. He also pitches for the Nomads. Ryan is one of the top defensive first baseman in the West. Karson Moore P/IF/OF - Karson is one of the new power players added to the Nomads roster this season. He is well known around all Southern California travel ball circles. He can play anywhere in the infield. He brings a wealth of experience to an already great team. Karson also has complete command of four different pitches. He is a great addition to this team. Sebastian Murillo 3B/P - Seabass is the heart and soul of the team. He is the starting 3rd baseman. He is not only a great contact hitter, but is also one the best bunters on the team with excellent speed. He also is what the Nomads coaches call, “an inning burning pitcher” that will consistently throw strikes for the Nomads Elite when called to the mound in relief. Basilio Pacheco P/1B/OF - Typically you will find Basilio on the mound for their Championship Games. He throws in the 60’s and has great control. He is one of the 3 aces on this pitching staff. When not on the mound, he plays in the outfield and consistently makes big plays. Garrett Runyan CF/P/C/IF - Garrett is the Spark plug that drives this machine. He is the leadoff hitter with a great on base percentage, high batting average and great power. He is one of the fastest players around. He also solidifies the defense in the middle center field. Garrett is another one of those Ace pitchers on the Nomads Elite with Shutdown stuff. Jonathan Soto OF/P - Jonathan is big kid with a lot of talent that comes to the Nomads with a great resume. He has proven, with his play at the plate, that he is a big time player. Jonathan also is a good outfielder with a great arm. The Nomads Elite have a busy schedule planned for 2011. They will open the 2011 calendar year at the USSSA Martin Luther King Super NIT. After that, the Nomads are going to Northern California to play in USSSA’s Presidents Day Super NIT which will be held in February. Then they are planning on going to Arizona for the Spring Nationals in March. Their ultimate goal this year is to go to the Elite World Series this summer and qualify for the NYBC that will be held in Cordova Tennessee. The winner of this event is always regarded without dispute as the best team in the nation. Rest assured, the Nomads Elite will be a force to be reckoned with on a national level in 2011. |
Nomads Elite would like to thank Team Mexico (Tj Star) for showing how much fun baseball really is. We want to wish you good luck this year..
Nomads Elite and T.j Star busting a move after their game!!
Nomads Elite Rank # 1 in the Nation on 5/12/2010
| 9U Top 25 National Rankings - Update (5/12/2010) |  |
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TravelBallSelect.com April 14, 2010 update of its 2010 rankings for 9U Teams from all across the USA. This release updates the top 25 teams in America, along with Honorable Mention (HM) teams. Honorable Mention teams are teams that are showing potential that could move them into ajor tournament competition 1. Nomads Elite (Westminster, CA) Won the WPA After follows after a great outing at the USTSA “Best of the West” championship proving why they are one of the top teams in the nation, the Elite have taken time off to allow for school and local park play. This team is solid as evidenced by their going 8-0 with impressive wins their past two tournaments. After their battle with the Stingrays at the “Best of the West”, they now have a 40-1-5 record against very good teams and have won 6 tournaments.
2. Oakley Stingrays (Whittier, CA) fall a slot to #2. Since their tough, emotionally draining loss and a tie against an outstanding Nomads Elite team at the USTSA “Best of the West”, the Stingrays have since dropped 2 losses enigmatic losses to teams with losing records. These came this past weekend at the Bat Wars Tournament held at Big League Dreams Park in Chino Hills, CA. While the Stingrays were missing some key players and also sometimes such losses often follow big games with big time opponents, the Stingrays still are a phenomenal team who will content for top championships down the stretch of the Summer.
3. MO Steel (Miami Lakes, FL) ) move up one slot after 12 straight wins and active local play beating such South Florida Teams as West Pines Cobras, PL Bulldogs, Western Rattlers, and Lake Worth Warriors during the past two weeks. They also performed like champions going 2-0 in pool play and outscoring their two opponents 19-0 at the Florida Elite Invitational, thus giving them the top seed in this key event matching 4 of the top teams in the country. Unfortunately, title play at this event was cancelled due to rain.
4. TEAM MIAMI (Miami, FL) have continued to perform strong after a solid showing by going 2-0 in pool play in the USSSA Florida Elite Invitational. In these 2 games, they outscored their opponents by a margin of 28-3 to take the #2 seeding going into bracket play. Unfortunately, this event was rained out and the match-ups we were hoping to see against such high ranking teams as the; MO Steel, Georgia Yard Dogs, the Tampa Bullets/Titans among others - did not happen.
5. Avenger VI Force (Houston, TX) holds their #5 ranking as they finished as the runner up last week at the 10U Nations South Texas Invitational. They also recently won the 10U Texas Spring Heat (April 12th), going 6-2 with 4 straight wins down the stretch. They have qualified for the Elite 32 having won the 9U Twin City Super NIT beating a line-up of the top teams including the Banditos Black (TX), Bullets Baseball (LA), and Legends (TX). Thus far in their 2010 season, they have won 5 of 7 tournaments and were the runner-ups in the other two. They will also be competing at the Governors Games XII Super NIT to be held June 4th in Lake Charles, LA. This event features a line up of 4 of the top teams in the country.
6. Georgia Yard Dogs Black (Atlanta, GA) played in local competition against solid 10U teams this past week. Last week, they won the 10U “Red Swain Classic” going 4-1 in that event. After dropping a close 3-2 pool play game to the Ackworth Warriors, they got their bite and won 3 straight games including a 14-3 revenge mauling of the Warriors in bracket play. They went on to beat the North Henry Astros 9-7 in the title game. The Yard Dogs will also be competing at the Governors Games XII Super NIT to be held June 4th in Lake Charles, LA.
7. Carolina Cubs (Durham, NC) move up from #8 after finishing as the runner-up in the May 1st , 10U Top Gun Super NIT held in Greensboro, NC. They recently won the 9U North Carolina Super NIT held in mid April. In doing so, they went 4-0 and edged past an excellent Virginia Thunder team 7-5 in the finals. They now have a 13-0 record against 9U teams to go along with a 12-5-1 record against quality 10U competition. Look for this team to challenge for national titles as the Summer season moves down the stretch.
7. IE Elite (Inland Empire, CA) moves out of the 9U rankings. While their play proved that are a solid Top 10 team, school and/or local league play has them sideline for the balance of the season. During this period, four of their top 9U athletes have moved up to play with their outstanding 10U IE Elite team. They will return to play during the Fall when they kickoff their 2011 10U season.
8. Banditos Black (Houston, TX) went 5-0 while winning the May 1st South Texas Super NIT, thus extending their overall season record to 27-5. This includes a 12-2 record against 10U teams. In earlier tournament play, they lost a close 3-1 game against the very solid #5 ranked Avenger VI Force (TX). They also finished 3rd in the March Twin Cities Super NIT held in Shreveport, Louisiana. They have won 3 of last 7 tournaments in which they have played this season and either reached the semi-finals or was the runner up in all others.
9. The Show (San Diego, CA) holds onto #10 as they took a short period off after having the Chelsea King Scholarship Memorial held April 26th. The Show will return to play. Thus far in their 2010 season, the 9U Show has played in 7 tournaments, winning 5 while finishing as runner up in 1, and reaching the semi-finals in the other. They have already qualified for the Elite 32 with their Super NIT win in NoCAL. They continue to hold a 31-3 record in 9U tournament play as they resume play in time to compete for national and world series titles down the stretch of the Summer season.
10. Bullets / Titans (Tampa, FL) jump from #13 to #10 after winning the May 7th Sunshine State Super NIT IV this past weekend. They also had a solid showing at the Florida Invitational taking #6 ranked GA Yard Dogs Black down to the wire before falling 11-9. In addition, they finished as the runner-up at the Gulf Shores (AL) Super NIT after losing a close 11-9 championship game against the PSA White Sox Red. They recently won the CF I-4 Showdown, rebounding from a 3rd place finish in the March 19th Sleepy Hollow Shootout that was also cut short due to rain. This team has an overall record of 37-10 including a 6-2 record against 10U teams. |
9U Nomads Elite – Champions Returning with New Name, Poised to Repeat!!
- By Ernie Rapiere
This year’s 9U Nomads Elite of Westminster, California is a derivative of last year’s 8U HB Nitro Elite. That 8U Nitro team was one of the top teams having reached the semi-finals of the USSSA World Series =ast year along with winning 12 other significant tournaments. but that team split into three different teams this year. The core team now returns as the “Nomads Elite” and it is no surprise that many of the players are former Nitros. Thus far in 2010, the Nomads Elite have won 6 of 9 tournaments in which they have competed. Their Recent tournaments wins include the Triple Crown San Diego Open, the Chino Hills Easter Classic, the President’s Day NIT, WBA Cash Back, USSSA Daylight Savings, plus their championship win at the March Triple Crown Qualifier. As of this writing, their overall record now stands at roughly 38-5 as of this writing.
The Nomads Elite field teams from 8U through 12U. They are managed by Jose Murillo who has a passion for baseball. He loves working to help develop young athletes. Jose has coached baseball at the high school levels, but now uses his skills to manage and organize this team in such a way that they learn to be winners. Their main goal is to get them ready for high school play and ready for ready to meet their Academics challenges. Both Jose and Wes emphasize scholastic achievement, backed by effort and hard play, combined with a “never give up” mentality.
The Nomads are coached by Wes Ethridge, who has many years coaching elite travel baseball teams - including the California Red Wings, and HB Nitro. Those teams have spun a number of great athletes who will comprise this and next year’s top prospects for the MLB draft, or for D1 scholarships at major institutions.
With these two leaders at the helm, it is not surprising that the trademark of the 9U Nomads Elite is tough defense, backed by solid pitching, reinforced by aggressive offensive play, capped by exceptional base running skills. To do this, a team must have fast athletes who can play smart baseball - and that describes this team from A to Z:
#57 Justin “Drama” Almeda (CF) is an exceptional outfielder. He is always making big plays in dramatic fashion. This young athlete can take over a game with his exceptional ability. He is a scrappy hitter who bats 7th in line-up and also has blazing speed with exceptional base running skills. On defense, he brings an outstanding glove to centerfield and has the uncanny ability and determination to run down the hard to catch balls.
"Drama"
#33 Albert Alvarez (C-IF-OF) is the Nomads starting catcher. He has worked very hard and is becoming a very solid catcher who seems to have no limit to his upside. Although he bats 8th in the Nomads line-up, he hits with high average and connects with very good placement.
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#13 Hunter Elkins (LF) is a young 8 who hustles every day. He is becoming a solid player who will anchor teams in coming seasons. Hunter makes great plays including some awesome catches in the outfield. He is a good bunter who seldom strikes out. he finds ways to get on base. Once on base, he uses his excellent speed and superior base running skills to make big impacts for his team.
"Hunter"
#16 Junior 'The Game "Gutierrez (C-P-IF/OF) is a phenomenal catcher who can play all positions. While he can play the infield or the outfield, his main focus is on pitching and catching. He bats for high average and also is an excellent bunter. He seems to always find ways to get that “much needed” hit in key game situations.
"The Game"
#22 Corey "The Man" Lewis (P-3B-SS) is one of the top Nomads Pitchers. He is the younger brother of Chad Lewis, one of the top high school prospects in the country. Corey often pitches the big games. He also plays exceptionally well at 3rd base and can fill in at shortstop - when needed. Corey is a kid with both size and speed. He hits #3 in the line-up and that speaks loudly for his skills.
"The Man"
#10 Basilio "La Gasolino" Pacheo (OF-P-1B) is an outstanding lefty =itcher who throws the ball very hard yet retains command and control over the plate. One will often see him on the mound as a closer. He bats 5th in the Nomads line-up, and hits with both power and for average.
" La Gasolina"
#20 Ryan “ Big Rhino” Machiel (1B-P) is lefty pitcher with a strong arm. He pitches with speed and control and often is on the mound in key games. “Rino” is also a game changing player who hits the ball exceptionally well. He bats 6th in the Nomads line-up and he seems to always bring the base runners home. His coaches =escribe him as a phenomenal athlete who has big time potential.
"Big Rhino"
#3 Ilish Marquez (OF) is currently recovering from a serious setback. His skills and presence have been really being missed by his team. Fortunately, he is continuing his comeback development and the team hopes to get him back very soon.
"Marquez"
#2 Sebastian “Seabas” Murillo 2B, is an excellent athlete. He has already proven that he not only has the skills to with the 9U’s, but also can hold his own playing up with the 10U Nomads. “SeaBas” is an outstanding 2nd baseman who plays a smart game as he knows the game inside and out far above his years.
"Seabas"
He is also an excellent hitter who bats in the Nomads #2 =lot. He has the knack for getting on base whether by crunch hit, bunt, or walk. Once he gets on base, he uses his speed and game smarts and becomes an outstanding runner.
#12 Anthony "Meeklo" Rivera (P-3B-OF) is one of the Nomads top pitchers. He can pitch so well that he sometimes pitchers for the 10U teams in this organization. He is also their #4 hitter as he can crush the ball with great power and good average. He is an awesome outfielder with a very strong arm who has frequently made the long, but accurate throws from the outfield to get base runners out.
"Meeklo"
#18 Raider "The Glove" Tello is an 8U who plays like a 10U and is the Nomads’ starting shortstop. He brings a =henomenal glove and with exceptional hands to this position. He is a coach’s delight as he listens and executes. Coach Wes describes him as being one of the very best shortstops he has ever coached – and that speaks volumes, considering the talent that Coach Wes has worked with over the years. “Raider” is the Nomads lead-off hitter. He is a leader and a game changer.
"The Glove"
#99 Jermey “Bam-Bam” Wiegman (P-IF/OF) is an exceptional player who bats 4th for the Nomads and would likely bat 4th for any team he played on. You guessed it, he is a great hitter. He has an exceptionally strong arm and can pitch with master and control. He is a very tall and strong kid who is a game changer.
"BAM BAM"
The trait of this Nomads Elite team is that they play tough defense, have solid pitchers, and run the bases aggressively. On top of that, they believe in themselves and they know how to win. This makes them a serious threat against the best of the best.
While the Nomads Elite play with class and sportsmanship, they will fight to the end and never give up. So, one can always expect that any match up with this team will be a challenge – the type of challenge that every coach wants his team to face. When it is all over, both teams walk away better than when they started.
Travel Ball Select Top 10 U9 National Ranking for 2010
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1. Oakley Stingrays (Whittier, CA) – those who know travel baseball’s elite teams over the past five years know this organization as the “Norwalk Stingrays”. They have been at the top of TravelBallSelect rankings for many years – and with the quality of this 9U Stringrays team, it sure looks like they are destined to stay at the top for many more years. Thus far in the 2010 season, they hold a 29-0 record vs 9U teams. They also have 11 Tournament wins including; Veteran's Day NIT, Thanksgiving Super NIT, MLK Super NIT, and recently, the Presidents Day NIT.
2. TEAM MIAMI (Miami, FL) – some of the best baseball is played in South Florida, and this is one of the feared teams in this competitive area. They were World Series Champs at 7U, Triple Crown National Champs as 8U’s. Thus far in the 2010 season, they have an impressive 65-5-1 record including a 29-3 record versus 10U Major class teams. They have won 5 of the 7 Tournaments in which they have competed. Major wins include the (FL) Thanksgiving Super NIT giving them an early qualification to Disney. They also won the New Years NIT bash, and finished as runner up in the Florida Winter State Championship where they dropped an 8-7 squeaker to their arch rivals, the MO Steel. Look for this team to challenge for the championship in every major event they compete – all the way to Disney’s Elite 32.
3. Banditos Black (Houston, TX) – After winning a World Series as 8U’s and following with big wins at the SuperSeries Winter Nationals, this team returns even better. Thus far they have played up in 10U competition and have built a 12-2 record against 10U teams including wining 2 of 4 of the 10U tournaments in which they have played and finishing as runner up in the others. Big wins include the 10’s Thanksgiving Charity Tournament and recently the 10-AA Global Series qualifier. This team has elite talent and will compete like Banditos. We expect them to be a serious challenger in any tournament including those with national level contenders.
4. Mo Steel (Miami Lakes, FL) holds a 22-4 record thus far this season. They have reached the finals in 5 of 6 tournaments in which they have competed and have won 2 Championships including; the FPBL, FL Winter State Champions. Recently, the lost a close game in the Cobras Heart Breaker qualifier. But this 4-2 loss came at the hands of TEAM Miami their arch rival. This team has the athletes and the coaches – so look for them to compete to win every event they enter this season and to challenge for World Series titles.
5. Nomads Elite (Garden Grove, CA) is described by those who have played them as a “hard hitting, scrappy team”. Thus far, they have a 24-5 record against top national competition and have won 3 tournaments. Their few loses have come in solid games against top teams including Oakley Stingrays and Las Vegas Hawks (a top 20 level team). Their most recent championship win includes the President’s Day NIT (Feb 14th) where they went 6-0 an outscored opponents by a 60-8 margin with quality wins over quality teams including the Chino Hills Storm (national top 20 level) and the So Cal Outlaws (regional top 20 level).
6. East Cobb Longhorns (Marietta, GA) have a 9-0 record as they begin their 2010 season. They have also won the Triple Crown Spring Frost tournament to get started. This team plays in the baseball rich area of Atlanta and has the athletes to compete with the best. Look for them to only get better as they place more tournaments under their belts.
7. The Show (San Diego, CA) holds a 21-6 overall record thus far this season with one of their rare loses coming from top ranked Oakley Stingrays where they dropped a close 4-2 decision. Their key tournament wins thus far this year include the USTBA California State Championship, the Triple Crown MLK Palm Dessert Classic (Jan 16th), and the USSSA Super NIT (Manteca, CA - Feb 13th), giving them an early berth to the Disney Elite 32. This is a team that has proven that they can play with the best.
8. Avenger VI Force (Houston, TX) have not yet gotten to full gear for the 2010 season, but when they do, they will most certainly be a formidable Force to recon with. Thus far in their 2010 season, they have a 9-1 record that includes 2 quality championship wins in 10U tournaments.
9. Georgia Yard Dogs Black (Atlanta, GA) runner-ups at the 2009 8U Kid Pitch World Series, and winner of 8 major tournaments last year proves that this is one of the top teams in 2010. This team returns strong and was the recent winner of the East Cobb Invitational. They are solid, play in a very competitive region, and are capable of beating anyone on a given day.
10. Weston Hawks (Weston, FL) have an overall record of 20-5 thus far this season. They are winners of the USSSA Wood Bat World Series, Canes World Series Runner-up Jan 2010; 20-5 record against top competition including Mo Steel, PLO Bulldogs, Miramar Canes. Their losses have come against some very good teams including #2 ranked TEAM Miami and the #4 ranked MO Steel. But this team has a lot of talent and can be expected to battle with the best of the best in the baseball talent rich areas of Florida. |
