Category: Baseball

On April 21 the Pacific Association held its annual open tryout and draft. All six league member clubs drafted players who were there ready to showcase their skills. Pittsburg Diamonds were no exception drafting five players, which included three pitchers: 1) Nicholas Barnese, RHP – Simi Valley, CA 2007 MLB Draft – 3rd Round by Tampa…

After 27 games in the Pacific Association the Sonoma Stompers have claimed the title “team to beat” posting a 21-6 record. Pittsburg Diamonds (15-12) sit six games back with 12 games to play in the first half. With nine head-to-head matchups between the clubs things could change quickly in the chase for the first half…

The 2017 Pacific Association season is just eight games complete with the Pittsburg Diamonds (4-4) currently in second place behind defending champion Sonoma Stompers (6-3). Field manager Aaron Miles has been pleased with what he’s seen early on despite the .500 record. After an opening series sweep at the hands of Sonoma (Pittsburg led most…

The traveling Black Sox are in California this week ready to play Pacific Association clubs, including the Pittsburg Diamonds. Based in New Jersey, the Black Sox are an independent pay-to-play club that travel to play independent teams around the United States. The finale scheduled for May 31 will take place at Winter Chevrolet Stadium and…

Zach Rapacz has seen much in his baseball career. His accomplishments include winning a state championship in high school and being named all-conference first team his senior season at NCAA Division III George Fox University in 2015. Now his goal is to play professional baseball – he hopes in Pittsburg. Following his college career at…