Snubbed by the Boras Classic, San Dimas baseball improves to 14-0
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The prestigious Boras Classic that takes place in Orange County next week won’t include undefeated San Dimas, which improved to 14-0 after beating rival Bonita for the third time this season, 5-0, to capture the Anaheim Lions tournament title on Wednesday.
San Dimas has won two tournaments, also beating Bonita in the championship of the 32-team Dick’s Sporting Goods tourney in March, winning, 2-1.
San Dimas and co-head coach Mike Regan won a CIF title with the Saints in 2009, but Regan knew entering 2015 that on paper this is the best team he’s coached at the school, with the Saints ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS Division 3.
The Boras Classic is an invite-only tournament that will include Mater Dei, Huntington Beach, Palm Desert and Damien from the San Gabriel Valley.
Damien coach Andy Nieto and his strong ties in the Southland may have had something to do with the Spartans getting an invite over San Dimas, but Damien is struggling at 3-6.
San Dimas was in the Boras Classic last year and went 1-3, which is probably why it didn’t get invited back.
“Damien’s a very good team, they’ll get it going,” Regan said. “But I tried my best to get us in the Boras tournament again. I sent many emails and texts trying to get us in and this year we weren’t invited back. it’s a big-time tournament and I thought we had the team that could compete well this year.
“But we don’t have a good track record based on last year, and it’s a lot about who you know and your program’s history that gets you in there.”
What the Boras Classic will be missing is a player like San Dimas junior Jacob Castillo, having as good a season as anyone. Castillo is 4-0 on the mound and hasn’t allowed an earned run in 29 innings with 44 strikeouts.
What makes that remarkable is that Castillo is actually considered the No. 2 starter on San Dimas behind UCLA commit Peter Lambert, who is one of the top-rated prospects in the country.
Lambert’s numbers aren’t shabby either. He’s also 4-0 with a 0.52 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
With those two and a combined team ERA of 0.63, it’s no wonder Regan wanted his team tested by the best of the best.
“The scary part about it is our hitting is starting to come around,” Regan said. “When we hit the ball with our pitching, we’re a tough team to beat.”
Castillo, by the way, is headed to San Diego State.
“When all is said and done, (Castillo will) be one of the best all-around players that I’ve ever coached,” Regan said. “He’s a very, very special player and the ultimate team guy. And pitching is just part of what he does.”
Castillo trades off with Lambert at shortstop, but is probably more suited for third base at the next level. He also has a terrific bat, hitting .344, which is the second-best average on the team to go with 12 runs and eight RBIs.
“It’s an incredible season so far but I’m not surprised,” Regan said. “He has that type of talent and can do so many things.”
The Saints haven’t started the Valle Vista league, but they’re far enough into the season where being undefeated is something impossible not to think about. It’s also an easy way to stay focused game-to-game, trying to defend their perfect record.
The Saints will compete in the Don Lugo tournament next week, which on paper isn’t as tough as the Dick’s or Lions tournaments, but Regan isn’t going to concede that or talk about going unbeaten.
“You have to come to the park ready to play every single day and our guys know that,” Regan said. “Our goal is to keep them focused and not overlook anyone. But I do think our guys have a certain confidence when they take the field that they believe they’re going to win.
“Beating Bonita for a third time shows that because Bonita is a very good team,” he said. “You have to have that confidence and mentality to win, which I do believe our guys have. Now, you just take it game-by-game.”
San Dimas pitcher Peter Lambert will have all eyes on him
Posted on March 3, 2015by
Peter Lambert is this year’s Grant Hockin.
Last year Hockin, a pitcher out of Damien, was the most coveted baseball prospect out of the Inland Valley. Every time he took the mound there were more than a dozen professional scouts in attendance. Often times it was twice that.
They’re hard to miss, all the radar guns pointed from behind the plate.
Hockin had signed with UCLA but it was obvious all along he was probably getting drafted in a high round and was going to sign. He did, being chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the second round.
Lambert has also signed with UCLA but he could go even higher in the draft than Hockin and that usually means life changing money.
Also like Hockin, Lambert seems to be well grounded and has taken all the notoriety in stride. He seems to have the right temperament to succeed when all the eyes and pressure are on him.
That’s a good thing for him and his San Dimas team which head into a new season with title hopes that aren’t all unrealistic.
San Dimas pitcher Peter Lambert earns national honor
San Dimas senior pitcher has been named Pre-season All-American by Louisville Slugger.
The players on this list are among the most sought after athletes at their respective positions pro scouts and college recruiters.
The majority of the players have committed to a college and most have received national recognition already. Many were players of the year in their league, region or state and have racked up a number of awards. They were nominated for the honor by their high school coach.
Lambert, who has signed with UCLA, was 11-2 with an 0.59 ERA last season as a junior. He had 11 complete games in 13 outings with 102 strikeouts in 83 innings.
For the 19th straight year, Louisville Slugger is sponsoring the High School All-America team. The staff of Collegiate Baseball newspaper selects the team.
Peter Lambert of San Dimas named to USA Baseball Under-18 National team
Posted on August 30, 2014by
Right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert of San Dimas is among the 20 players named to USA Baseball’s Under-18 National team.
The announcement came after a six-day trial in Houston, Tex. The team will defend its consecutive gold medals (2012-2013) and attempt to win three straight for the first time in U.S. history.
Team USA could become the only team beside Cuba (1984-1987) to win more than two in a row.
The initial 40-man roster for the trials was divided into two squads for five games and six days of workouts at the University of Houston’s Cougar Field.
Lambert was an All-CIF and Inland Valley selection last year for the Saints.
San Dimas pitcher Peter Lambert will have all eyes on him
Posted on March 3, 2015by
Peter Lambert is this year’s Grant Hockin.
Last year Hockin, a pitcher out of Damien, was the most coveted baseball prospect out of the Inland Valley. Every time he took the mound there were more than a dozen professional scouts in attendance. Often times it was twice that.
They’re hard to miss, all the radar guns pointed from behind the plate.
Hockin had signed with UCLA but it was obvious all along he was probably getting drafted in a high round and was going to sign. He did, being chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the second round.
Lambert has also signed with UCLA but he could go even higher in the draft than Hockin and that usually means life changing money.
Also like Hockin, Lambert seems to be well grounded and has taken all the notoriety in stride. He seems to have the right temperament to succeed when all the eyes and pressure are on him.
That’s a good thing for him and his San Dimas team which head into a new season with title hopes that aren’t all unrealistic.
San Dimas pitcher Peter Lambert earns national honor
San Dimas senior pitcher has been named Pre-season All-American by Louisville Slugger.
The players on this list are among the most sought after athletes at their respective positions pro scouts and college recruiters.
The majority of the players have committed to a college and most have received national recognition already. Many were players of the year in their league, region or state and have racked up a number of awards. They were nominated for the honor by their high school coach.
Lambert, who has signed with UCLA, was 11-2 with an 0.59 ERA last season as a junior. He had 11 complete games in 13 outings with 102 strikeouts in 83 innings.
For the 19th straight year, Louisville Slugger is sponsoring the High School All-America team. The staff of Collegiate Baseball newspaper selects the team.
Peter Lambert of San Dimas named to USA Baseball Under-18 National team
Posted on August 30, 2014by
Right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert of San Dimas is among the 20 players named to USA Baseball’s Under-18 National team.
The announcement came after a six-day trial in Houston, Tex. The team will defend its consecutive gold medals (2012-2013) and attempt to win three straight for the first time in U.S. history.
Team USA could become the only team beside Cuba (1984-1987) to win more than two in a row.
The initial 40-man roster for the trials was divided into two squads for five games and six days of workouts at the University of Houston’s Cougar Field.
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