2011-12 Baseball News
and Announcements
Jesuit Defeats Robinson for Fourth Time; Advances to Regional Final
TAMPA (May 9, 2012) - Once again, Jesuit took advantage of some Robinson fielding miscues, scoring five unearned runs as the Tigers advanced to the region final with a 10-1 victory. (Click here to read more from the Tampa Tribune/TBO.com)
It's State Title of Bust for Jesuit
TAMPA (May 2, 2012) - Ask anyone locally or nationally who has seen the Jesuit High School baseball team play, and chances are they’ll tell you that this is the year. (Click here to read more from the Tampa Bay Times)
Jesuit Seniors Finally Get District Title
TAMPA (April 28, 2012) - Check one postseason goal off Jesuit’s list.
With a 9-2 win over Robinson in the Class 5A, District 11 title game, the Tigers won their district for, believe it or not, the first time in five years. (Click here to read more from the Tampa Bay Times)
Jesuit Baseball: Armed and Loaded
TAMPA (April 25, 2012) - For the second time in three years, Jesuit wears the target of number one in the nation. They're armed with the top-rated high school player in the country. (Click here to see more from Fox 13 Tampa Bay)
Warren Leads Tigers on the Field and in Faith
TAMPA (March 30, 2012) - Richie Warren is no stranger to the game of baseball. Nor is he a stranger to the Jesuit tradition at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. (Click here to read more)
Tigers Dominate Robinson in 11-0 Win
TAMPA (March 21, 2012) - The Jesuit High School baseball team dominated Robinson High School on Tuesday 11-0. (Click here to read more)
With Jesuit baseball, waiting is just part of the game
TAMPA (March 20, 2012) - If you want to play baseball for Jesuit High's varsity squad, you better be the patient type. (Click here to read more from TBO.com)
Lance McCullers, Jr. Pregame Ceremony Video
TAMPA (Feb. 7, 2012) - Click here to see video from the Lance McCullers, Jr. pregame ceremony prior to the season opener against Land O' Lakes
McCullers, Jr. rated No. 4 by MLB.com
TAMPA (Nov. 29, 2011) - Jesuit High School baseball stabdout Lance McCullers, Jr. has been rated the No. 4 prospect in this year's baseball draft. The senior RHP/SS was the recipient of the prestigous Jackie Robinson Award given this past August. (More from MLB.com)
Left-hander John Kilichowski commits to Vanderbilt
TAMPA (Nov. 10, 2011) - Jesuit junior left-hander pitcher John Kilichowski has committed to Vanderbilt, Jesuit coach Richie Warren said Thursday night. (More from the St. Pete Times)
Conor O'Brien Commits to N.C. State
TAMPA (Oct. 31, 2011) - Jesuit senior baseball player Conor O'Brien verbally committed to North Carolina State on Monday evening, Jesuit coach Richie Warren said Tuesday. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit 1B/RHP Max Beerman
Commits to Villanova
TAMPA (Oct. 4, 2011) - Jesuit senior baseball player Max Beerman, one of the Tampa Bay area's most imposing power hitters, has committed to Villanova as a two-way player, Jesuit coach Richie Warren said Tuesday morning. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Jesuit 1B Hamlin Heading to Marist
TAMPA (Aug. 24, 2011) - Jesuit senior first baseman Anthony Hamlin has accepted a preferred walk-on slot at Marist, Jesuit coach Richie Warren said Wednesday. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Fox 13 Feature on Lance McCullers, Jr.
TAMPA (Aug. 17, 2011) - Jesuit High School baseball star Lance McCullers has won the prestigious Jackie Robinson Award. (More from Fox 13 Tampa Bay).
McCullers, Jr. Wins Robinson Award
TAMPA (Aug. 13, 2011) - Jesuit High School baseball standout Lance McCullers, Jr. earned one of his biggest honors of his young baseball career on Saturday night when he was named the recipient of the prestigous Jackie Robinson Award. The presentation was made during the annual Perfect Game All-America Awards Dinner at the San Diego Hall of Champions. (More)
McCullers, Jr. Named Robinson Finalist
TAMPA (Aug. 11, 2011) - Jesuit High School baseball standout Lance McCullers, Jr. has been named one of eight players as a finalist for the prestigious Jackie Robinson Award. The award, named for the late Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and former Brooklyn Dodger ... (More)
Jesuit Tabbed Preseason No. 2 in the Nation by MaxPreps.com
TAMPA (July 20 11, 2011) - The 2012 baseball season is still more than six months away, but here's an early look at a possible preseason Top 10, with the Tigers slated as the No. 2 team in the nation by MaxPreps.com. (More from MaxPreps)
Jesuit's Trayner Commits to North Carolina
TAMPA (July 12 11, 2011) - Less than two months after the end of his sophomore season, Jesuit right-hander Spencer Trayner has committed to the University of North Carolina, calling it "above and beyond" any other program he has visited. (More from the St. Petersburg Times)
Big Numbers Attend Baseball Camp
TAMPA (July 12 11, 2011) - Jesuit High School head baseball coach Richie Warren '00 kicked off the annual summer camp on Monday at Hyer Family Park. (More)
Jesuit Wins District Title