Baseball

Tyler Johnson

Newbury Park, Sr.

Pitcher

Honored by the coaches as the Marmonte League’s top pitcher even though the Panthers didn’t make the playoffs, this right-hander was 6-5 with a 3.86 ERA.

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Scott Rice

Royal, Sr.

Pitcher

Taken 44th overall in the draft by the Baltimore Orioles, this left-hander struck fear in batters with a 90-mph fastball and sweeping curveball. He was 6-2 with a 3.79 ERA.

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Josh Lake

Buena, Sr.

Catcher

The most feared hitter in the Channel League drew 27 walks and batted .364 with four doubles, eight home runs and 22 RBI’s. Drafted by Milwaukee in the 46th round.

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Brian Lipman

Royal, Jr.

Infielder

Already the school career home-run leader with 20, this first baseman finished with 11 home runs, 54 RBIs and a .475 batting average this season.

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Billy Lockin

Thousand Oaks, Jr.

Infielder

Regarded by most as the best fielding shortstop in Ventura County, he also emerged as a clutch hitter with a .429 average for Marmonte League champions.

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Paul McAnutly

Oxnard, Sr.

Infielder

Splitting time between first and third base, he batted .492 with seven doubles, 10 home runs, 25 RBIs and a 1.105 slugging percentage.

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Shane Miranda

Camarillo, Sr.

Infielder

UCLA-bound third baseman was Pacific View League’s co-MVP. He batted .418 with 12 doubles, nine home runs and 32 RBIs and was 3-0 as a pitcher.

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Michael Falco

Agoura, Sr.

Outfielder

His power and strength made him unstoppable at times. He had a 20-game hitting streak, 14 home runs, 43 runs batted in and a .565 average.

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Casey O’Quinn

Royal, Jr.

Outfielder

From start to finish he was Royal’s most consistent player. He batted .513 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs and was six of seven in stolen bases.

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Wes Rasmussen

Moorpark, Sr.

Outfielder

Drafted in the 21st round and signed by the Atlanta Braves, he ended his final season with a .488 average, 10 doubles and 10 home runs.

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Garret Valencia

Camarillo, Sr.

Utility

The versatile ace, who also played right field and designated hitter, finished 6-4 with a 2.61 ERA and batted .440 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs.

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Dennis Johnson

St. Bonaventure

Coach of the year

With the help of assistant Raul Camacho, Johnson-in his 12th season- guided the Seraphs to the Southern Section Division V semifinals for a second consecutive year as a wild-card entry.