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Copper State Prospectors named championship team for 2012 season
September 05, 2012
PHOENIX-- The Copper State Prospectors win the league championship for the Freedom Pro Baseball League's inaugural season. Led by manager Ryan Henderson, the Prospectors completed a solid season, winning 35 games of 60 games and averaging a .593 winning percentage. The Prospectors led the League for most of the season, finishing with a 6 game lead over the second place Montezuma Federals. Below, the 2012 Copper State Prospectors after their final game of the season.
Championship team of the Freedom Pro Baseball League's inaugural year, the Copper State Prospectors!
Deer Joins the Arizona Centennials as Bench Coach
August 28, 2012
PHOENIX – Former MLB right fielder Rob Deer joins the Arizona Centennials as bench coach, replacing Ben Johnson who takes over as manager.
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1978, Deer played for five clubs during his 11-year big league career, including the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres. He finished his career with a .220 batting average, 230 home runs and 600 RBI. Deer recently served as the roving hitting instructor for the San Diego Padres minor league system.
The Arizona Centennials will open a three-game homestand tonight versus the Copper State Prospectors at Scottsdale Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit FreedomProBaseballLeague.com.
About the Freedom Pro Baseball League
The Freedom Pro Baseball League is an independent baseball league in its inaugural season. The four-team league offers family-friendly, affordable entertainment for fans that love the game of baseball. For more information, visit FreedomProBaseballLeague.com.
Wingnuts Add Former Second Round Pick
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August 25, 2012
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts acquired outfielder Steve Stanley from the Freedom Pro Baseball League's Arizona Centennials in exchange for cash prior to the American Association's deadline for roster moves on Friday night.
Stanley hit .307 in 31 games for the Centennials with one home run and 16 RBI. Stanley scored 25 runs and drew 20 walks against just seven strikeouts. A left-handed hitter and fielder, Stanley spent five seasons in the Oakland Athletics' organization from 2002-2006, reaching Triple-A Sacramento in 2004. The 32-year-old Stanley is a lifetime .292 hitter in the affiliated minor leagues with more base hits (482) than games played (432). Stanley has a career .371 on-base percentage and has walked nearly as many times (211) as he has struck out (226). Stanley was drafted by Oakland in the second round in 2002 out of the University of Notre Dame. Stanley hit .384 during a four-year career with the Fighting Irish, including a .439 mark as a senior. The Oxford, OH native is expected to be in uniform for Saturday night's game versus Gary SouthShore.
The Wingnuts removed left-handed pitcher Jeff Nadeau from the Inactive List and have placed him on their active roster. Nadeau was 0-1 with a 4.35 ERA in 39.1 innings over four starts and 16 relief appearances. Nadeau last worked on July 22nd versus Fargo-Moorhead and is expected to start for Wichita on Sunday afternoon.
The Wingnuts also placed center fielder Mike Conroy on the 7-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 22nd.
The Wingnuts' active roster now stands at 23. American Association clubs may carry up to 23 players during the final 10 days of the regular season.
The Wingnuts and RailCats continue their series tonight at 7:05 p.m. Ryan Hinson faces right-hander Stephen Hiscock. Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 755-SEAT, or by visiting www.selectaseat.com
For season tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com
http://www.wichitawingnuts.com/
President of Phoenix Semenary, Dr. Darryl DelHousaye to throw out Ceremonial First Pitch on June 15, 2012
Dr. Darryl DelHousaye has been the President of Phoenix Seminary for the past 14 years. He previously served as senior pastor for Scottsdale Bible Church and is currently the teaching pastor for Grace Community Church in Tempe. Darryl’s background as a youth pastor and 31 years as a full–time senior pastor have given him broad experience within the Christian community. Combining biblical truth with an engaging sense of humor, he is able to communicate effectively with all generations. Holding degrees from Talbot Theological Seminary and Western
Seminary, Dr. DelHousaye comes well–prepared to share God’s truth in a practical and scholarly manner. He has authored four books and the study notes for the Book of Acts in the Nelson NKJV Study Bible. Darryl and his wife, Holly, have two married sons and five grandchildren.
The Freedom Pro Baseball League and the Arizona Centennials are excited to have Pastor D throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game on Friday June 15, 2012. Please join us as the Copper State Prospectors take on the Arizona Centennials for Game 1 of the 4 game weekend series. Tickets are available online or at the gate. Ticket windows will open at 5pm with gates to open at 6pm; First Pitch at Scottsdale Stadium is set for 7:05pm
A's Pitching Coach, Gil Patterson to throw out Ceremonial First Pitch on Saturday June 9, 2012
Making his professional debut with Oneonta in 1975, he went 8-4 with a 1.95 ERA and six complete games in 14 appearances. Leading the NY Penn League (A) with 97 K’s and 106 innings of work in just his first season out of Miami Dade South College where he was selected team MVP. At the young age of 21 Patterson joined the Yankees big club where he appeared in 10 games, 6 of those being starts, and gaining with first win in the Major League’s on May 25, 1976. Later that season he would find himself a part of the World Series Champion New York Yankees. After being hampered by injuries that would remove him from the ‘78-‘79 seasons, Patterson through hard work and determination taught himself to throw from his left arm. Gil experimented pitching left handed in spring training of 1979, but was unable to make the team as a LHP and had to wait another year to recover from his shoulder surgery. Over the next four seasons Patterson spent time with the Yankees, Giants, and Braves before needing Tommy John surgery following the 1983 Spring Training that would inevitably end his playing career. Gil would start his storied coaching career in 1984 with the Yankees Minor League system. Moving to the A’s Organization in 1991, Gil spent seven seasons moving up through the organizations ranks and eventually became the roving pitching instructor for the A’s organization before joining the D-backs in 1997. Between 1997-07 Gil spent time with the D-backs, Yankees and Blue Jays where he was pitching coach for Cy Young winning pitcher Roy Halladay in 2003; Gil has since been dubbed the "Cutter Guru" and deservedly so! Today Coach Patterson makes his home in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been back with the A’s organization as the clubs Pitching Coach & Coordinator since 2008. The Freedom Pro Baseball League and the Arizona Centennials are excited to have Gil Patterson throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game on Saturday June 9, 2012. Please join us as the Sonoran Explorers take on the Arizona Centennials for Game 2 of the 4 game weekend series. Tickets are available online or at the gate. Ticket windows will open at 5pm with gates to open at 6pm; First Pitch at Scottsdale Stadium is set for 7:05pm
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Congressman David Schweikert to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch for Freedom Pro Baseball League's Inaugural Season!
Scottsdale, AZ – May 17, 2012
The Freedom Pro Baseball League and the Arizona Centennials are honored to have Congressman David Schweikert
to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch for the Inaugural Opening Day of the League on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
David has been a lifelong advocate for Arizona, and was raised in Scottsdale; attending Arizona State University
he earned a BA degree in finance and real estate as well as his MBA. Congressman Schweikert is serving his first term in the
United States House of Representatives representing Arizona’s 5th congressional district. "I am glad to welcome the
Freedom Pro League to our Scottsdale home, one of America's great baseball communities. I am also honored
to throw out the first pitch and I hope I don't flub it up. I know the Centennials will have a great season and I am proud
to now call myself a fan!" said Rep. David Schweikert.
The League’s Vision is to bring High Quality, Low Cost, Family Friendly Fun Entertainment to Valley residents in between Spring Training, & the Fall League games. The League is also excited to offer an opportunity for Local and National Baseball talent to play and be seen by Major League Scouts.
The Man behind the Vision is former Pro Baseball Player, Owner of Joe Sperle’s Baseball School, & Scottsdale resident, Joe Sperle who will be catching the Ceremonial First Pitch. Joe along with Tim Gross, a Top Producing Farmer in North Dakota have worked together to make this dream a reality.
These Teams will respectfully represent different Regions of the Valley, along with one Team representing the Prescott Region. The Arizona Centennials will play their Home Games at Scottsdale Stadium and will be representing the Central Region. The Montezuma Federals will be playing their Home Games at Yavapai College’s Roughrider Park in Prescott and will be representing the Prescott Region. The Copper State Prospectors will be representing the East Valley and playing at Peoria Sports Complex, and The Sonoran Explorers representing the West Valley and playing their home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Tickets start at just $5 at the Gate, over the phone at (480) 840-0457, or by logging onto the website!
Contact Info:
www.FreedomProBaseballLeague.com
Email: info@freedomprobaseballleague.com
Front Office: (480)255-5696
Arizona's Freedom Pro Baseball League Will Honor Arizona's Little Leagues
April 25th, 2012
New for 2012: Freedom Baseball League:
Monday, 05 March 2012 10:25
Freedom League Launches in Arizona:
March 5, 2012 · 12:04 pm
New Independent Pro-Baseball League In Arizona – Starts Inaugural Season In 2012
New Independent Pro-Baseball League In Arizona – Starts Inaugural Season In 2012
Scottsdale, AZ. February 29th, 2012
The Freedom Pro Baseball League & the City of Scottsdale have agreed on the use of Scottsdale Stadium for the League’s 2012 Inaugural Season starting May 19 through September 21st. The Freedom Pro Baseball League will play approximately 45 games at Scottsdale Stadium.
The Freedom Pro Baseball League has six teams total with at least four playing this season and the others phased in next season. These Teams will respectfully represent different Regions of the Valley, along with one Team representing the Prescott Region. The Arizona Centennials will play their Home Games at Scottsdale Stadium and will be Representing the Central Region. The Montezuma Federals will be looking to play their Home Games at Yavapai College’s Roughrider Park in Prescott and will be Representing the Prescott Region. The Copper State Prospectors (representing the East Valley) & Sonoran Explorers (representing the West Valley); will be playing their Home Games at Stadiums in the Valley representing their regions. The Western Wranglers & Grand Canyon Pioneers will look to get their start in the second season.
The League’s Vision is to bring High Quality, Low Cost, Fun, Family Friendly Entertainment to Valley residents in between Spring Training, & theFall League games. The League is also excited to offer an opportunity for Local and National Baseball talent to play and be seen by Major League Scouts, with the possibility of being picked up by a Major League Team.
The Man behind the Vision is former Pro Baseball Player, Owner of Joe Sperle’s Baseball School, & Scottsdale resident, Joe Sperle. Joe along with Tim Gross, a Top Producing Farmer in North Dakota, have worked together to make the Dream a reality.
A General Manager has been selected and will be announced this coming month of March. The League is currently interviewing for Team Coaches, Managers, and other top positions. Game Tryouts to fill 4 out of 6 Team Rosters will be April 9,10th & 21st-22nd at Scottsdale Stadium.
Contact Info:
Freedom Pro Baseball League:
www.freedomprobaseballleague.com
President – Joe Sperle – 480-255-5696
info@freedomprobaseballleague.com