One team per school. Bell, who had a .503 batting average, played 18 seasons in the majors, was a two-time All-Star and scored the winning run for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series. The school colors are gold and maroon, and the school mascot is the Faceless Trojan.HistoryLassiter High School was established in 1981. Much of the construction was contracted out. And no player was more key in that victory than Lane Tech pitcher Alf Thorp, who had 14 strikeouts in the win over Flushing. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Menchville High's magical 2009 season ended with the school's first state championship and first national championship, led by star pitcher Jharel Cotton and USA Today National Coach of the Year Phil Forbes. Bradley, a USA Today All-American, was at his best in the Class 4A state championship game against Owasso High and No. Bethel Church Carols for Christmas Concert, The Art Place 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Avenue East Cobb Groundbreaking Celebration, The Music Studio Atlanta East Cobb Grand Opening, Trail Life-American Heritage Youth Meeting, East Cobb Food Scores: LongHorn Steakhouse; Jameric; more, Cobb Schools Foundation honors 2023 volunteers of the year, East Cobb Biz Notes: Pure Barre Grand Opening; ECBA After Hours; more, East Cobb real estate sales, Feb. 6-10, 2023, East Cobb shopping center evacuated due to possible bomb, East Cobb resident, commissioner file redistricting lawsuit, Shaw Park redevelopment subject of community input meeting, Texas Holdem fundraiser set at East Cobb real estate agency, School bus driver charged with breaking into East Cobb home, Cobb Police: Motorcyclist killed in Canton Road crash. No experience necessary. Newsweek reached out to both the Yankees and Reds for further comment but did not receive a response. Another trio of Lassiter art students worked diligently to recooparate the original text, "Lassiter Baseball" on the back of the first base dugout ince the dugouts had been repainted. Gloucester Catholic fans might debate whether or not the 2000 team is even the best in school history. Should the series go to a decisive third game, it would take place on Thursday at 12 p.m. Lassiter defeated East Cobb rival Pope in the semifinals this week to reach the state title series for the first time in 11 years. East Cobb also provided the AA lighting system in 1988. Business, Civic & Community Organizations, State of Georgia and U.S. Govt. Visit the Lassiter High School Spirit Wear Shop on . Parking for the championship games at Truist Park (755 Battery Ave.) is free in the Red Deck for three hours. One of two teams from the Florida Panhandle to make the list, Pensacola Catholic went undefeated, won its second consecutive state championship and was named national champions by USA Today, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and MaxPreps, while finishing No. Key players: Bryson Hudgens, Preston King, Brendan Dixon, Sean Bolin, Hayden Clearman, Austin King, Chad Ricker, Dillon Carter. significantly altering the appearance of the playing surface for the better while also improving play. Ellsworth, a future 20-game winner in the majors, was one of three players who made it all the way to MLB alongside fellow pitcher and 20-game winner Jim Maloney and catcher Pat Corrales, who managed three different MLB teams. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. The Georgia High School Association has scheduled some of its baseball championship series for Truist Park next week, and theres going to be a Cobb County presence with Lassiter High School. Wichita Southeast coach Jim Hoppock won six state championships in 23 seasons, but his best team was the 1978 squad, which went 23-0, won a state championship and was named national champions by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. All rights reserved. All writers welcome. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Year: Win-Loss Record: State Playoff Record: Coach: Accomplishments: 2021: 32-8: 8-3: Kyle Rustay: Region 6 3rd Place; AAAAAA State Runnerup (lost to Houston Co) LASSITER BASEBALL Galleries 66. He's been dedicated to coaching the game and helping players continue their careers at the collegiate or professional level. Should the series go to a decisive third game, it would take place on Thursday at 12 p.m. Lassiter defeated East Cobb rival Pope in the semifinals this week to reach the state title series for the first time in 11 years. Lassiter principal, James Wilson, made this happen by steering it through the county. Myers is the Minutewomen's second all-time leading scorer and was the 1993 Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and 1994 conference tournament MVP. McMurtry's success on the diamond will be celebrated Tuesday along former Lassiter athletes Rebecca Myers, Samantha Bosma-Seedorf and Shannon O'Malley as they represent the newest class of inductees into the school's athletic hall of fame. Key players: Joey Gallo, A.J. 2 overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2007 MLB draft. East Cobbs Creative Writing Workshop meets the second Thursday of every month at the East Cobb Library. Managers. LASSITER SWIM & DIVE Galleries 3. Key players: Tyler Parker, Jarrod Schmidt, Michael Hyle, Ned Yost. Jan. 27When Mickey McMurtry first arrived at Lassiter High School, the baseball complex did not look anything like it does today. On 2/24, the Lassiter varsity baseball team won their neutral non-conference game against Coffee (Douglas, GA) by a score of 14-0. Don Lassetter has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. A free digest with top East Cobb News headlines, calendar listings and more is delivered every Sunday. Lassiter seeks $1.6 million, saying he could easily have signed a Major League contract between 2017 and this year. Lassiter and Trojans were added to the interior of both dugouts. 2 in the final Baseball America poll. Lane Tech avenged its loss to New York City School of Commerce and Lou Gehrig in the de facto 1920 national championship game at Wrigley Field by topping Flushing High in 1925 at Yankee Stadium in front of almost 60,000 fans. With help from parents and he booster club, the entire Lassiter baseball complex received a well needed coat of paint. Modified 29-Jan-23. We also spent quiet a bit of time & energy on refurbishing the locker rooms. They finished the season 35-2 and won 33 straight games. These rails were are lined by black foam pads that protect the dugouts from batted and thrown balls. Call us today at (770) 424-7627 to discuss your needs! Germantown put the rest of the country on notice at the beginning of the season, when they traveled to California and won the prestigious Upper Deck Tournament and swept four of the best teams in California on the way to the championship. All Sports Calendar Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cross Country Football Men's Golf Women's Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Softball Soccer Men's Swimming & Diving Women's Swimming & Diving Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball . They also had to come from behind to win in the state semifinals and finals as Castro went 3-0 at the state tournament. The only rule? McMurtry led the school to two state titles in 1999 and 2006. He was inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame in 2008. Data Provided By Homerun Level Sponsor. Retired: John McGraw , Bobby Cox , Earl Weaver , . "These four new members represent Lassiter Athletics at its very best.". Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Lassiter won state titles in 1999 and 2006. Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase online at https://gofan.co/app/school/GHSA. The University of Miami signed two players off the team, pitcher K.O. You will also have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on potential trail options that may be considered, as well as potential trail amenities and features. Rojas, who played seven seasons in the minors, wasn't the only pitcher on Miami Lakes' roster. Over the next 18 years as head coach, McMurtry compiled a record of 537-156, winning seven region titles, making seven trips to the state finals and earning state titles in 1999 and 2006. Each class will offer free resources and information on various writing topics. Key players: Kennon Fontenot, Gunner Leger, Bryce Jordan, Beau Jordan, Braden Comeaux, Braedon Barrett, Adam Goree. Sponsor. Patrons must present their library cards to check out items, and members of the public can apply for a card at the Bookmobile. Join us for tea, coffee, and conversation at the East Cobb Library. Chatsworth had a potent mix of talent in 2004 on the way to winning the CIF Southern Section title and then national championships from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, USA Today and Baseball America the second year in a row for Chatsworth topping the USA Today poll. The school was founded in 1981. Lassiter's suit states that as an athlete he is a mix between Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Cory Seager and former NFL quarterback and Yankees pitching prospect Brandon Weeden. Key players: Matt King, Dan Wardrop, Steve Luda. California baseball powerhouse El Segundo High won the CIF Southern Section championship in 1971 behind future Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett. Click the button to sign up, and youre good to go! It is the greatest high school baseball team ever. He made seven appearances in the finals and captured seven region crowns. Key players: Jared Miller, Luke Lowery, Jackson Posey, Chase Lewallen, Austin Knight. Cobb Schools Foundation honors volunteers of the year, Cobb hires consultants for 2024 transit sales tax referendum, Police: Suspect made false report in East Cobb bomb threat, Call/text 24/7 for breaking and emergency news tips: 404-219-4278. Winston-Salem Dash placed OF Landon Lassiter on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 8, 2017. The longtime coach retired after the 2009 season with a 445-169 mark in 17 seasons. Our Trojans have won 28 state championships in Georgia High School Association-sanctioned sports. From the Santa Monica Lookout: Palmdale Council Votes to Explore Housing Deal With Santa Monica By Jorge Casuso February 21, 2023 -- (UPDATED) A skeptical Palmdale City Council last week voted to continue conversations with Santa Monica City officials to build State-mandated housing in the inland city in exchange for cash. (Age 24-186d) "I'm the only baseball player that will stand up to the New York Yankees. Our Trojans have won 37 state championships in Georgia High School Association-sanctioned sports, and our baseball team even won a national championship in 1999. Arnie Prieto was just as good and turned in his best performance in a state championship win over Panama City Mosley. Lassiter, a 2002 Apopka graduate who spent the past six seasons as head coach of the Blue Darters, was hired Monday to build the Windermere High School baseball program from the ground up. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The undefeated, Class AAA state champions were led by shortstop Ron Hassey, who had a .486 batting average, was named Tucson City Player of the Year and would go on to play 14 years in the majors as a catcher. Active: Terry Francona , Rocco Baldelli , Dave Roberts , . During his five seasons as a minor league player, Lassiter had a batting average of .244 with 194 total hits and 73 runs batted in (RBI). After the 1999 collegiate season, Lassiter produced a career best time of 3:33.72 as runner-up in the Nice Grand Prix on July 17 and ranked No. For more information, please call: 770-509-2730. won its second consecutive state championship, surpassing Eaton coach Jim Danley's 807 wins, national champions by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, USA Today National Coach of the Year Chan Brown, grand slam over the right field fence in the ninth inning. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Write a Review. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. "Look at all the great players that played way past age 22," he said in an. In the suit, Lassiter requests $1.635 million or the equivalent of three years' minimum salary for major-league players, an amount far below the request when he sued the New York Yankees for $34 million. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Roy Lassiter passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 from colon cancer at the age of 71. Mike. Trained and certified volunteers will prepare your federal tax return, and file it electronically. polos, shorts, sweatpants, and more. That suit, filed in December 2018, alleged that the Yankees "thwarted his professional sports career "in [an] effort to protect [the] career" of then-Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Jalia Lassiter, a six-time letterwinner at Flomaton High School in Flomaton, Alabama, was ranked 19th overall and 12th among middle infielders by Extra Inning Softball. The outfielder was a two-time All-American in 1996 and 1997, when he swept all the major National Player of the Year Awards. "The Lassiter Hall of Fame is an exclusive fraternity designed to honor the players, coaches and community members who've left lasting contributions at Lassiter and beyond," athletic director Scott Kelly said in a release. View Geoff Lassiter's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Key players: Jay Bell, Mac Seibert, Ben Webb, Donald Halfacre, Tony Johnson. Fontenot was named Louisiana Player of the Year after he hit .434 with 52 RBI, 16 doubles and six home runs, while Barbe ended the season on a 27-game win streak. The outfielder appeared in four Major League Baseball games as a member of the 1957 St. Louis Cardinals, but spent the remainder of his eight-season career in minor league baseball . Baseball, M/W Water Polo: UMBC, '11 Athletic Training & Sports Medicine (Phone: 310-206-6107) Mark Pocinich: Associate Athletic Director, Health, Performance & Wellness Barron, Eli Davis, Cole Payne. A free digest with top East Cobb News headlines, calendar listings and more is delivered every Sunday. 1999. The Lassiter High School Store allows you to customize Trojans clothing and merch. Click hereto sign up, and youre good to go!