The Cowlitz Black Bears are pleased to announce that the West Coast League has announced that the 2020 summer wood bat season is scheduled to launch in early July. We continue to monitor and adhere to the guidance furnished by state and local governments and believe that our social distancing plan at Story Field will…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of Kelly Austin from Orange Coast College. Austin is a freshman pitcher for the Pirates. He made 10 appearances and had one save in 15.1 innings pitched before the season was cut short. The strong right-hander comes with a good three pitch and a “pitch…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of Alvin Community College RHP Ryan Sturgeon. Sturgeon made seven appearances this season for the Dolphins. He had 13.1 innings pitched with a 2.02 ERA and 13 strikeouts. Sturgeon is a physical pitcher who pounds the zone and has the ability to pitch a lot…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of Orange Coast College freshman Cary Arbolida. Arbolida is a catcher/outfielder for the Pirates. He played in 18 games this season hitting .457 with four homeruns and 18 RBIs. A home grown talent from Torrance, California, Arbolida was a standout player at South Torrance High…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of UC Santa Barbara catcher Omar Gastelum. A freshman for the Gauchos, Gastelum hit .344 with 10 RBIs in 17 games this season. Defensively, he is a talented catch-and-throw guy behind the plate. Gastelum is a home grown talent from Oxnard, California, where he was…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of University of Oklahoma freshman Carter LaValley. LaValley is a talented infielder for the Sooners. He has an ability to play multiple spots on the infield and brings along with him a powerful left-handed bat. “Carter is going to be fun to watch both offensively…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of RHP Hayden Pearce from the University of the Pacific. Pearce made four starts for the Tigers in 2020. He had 22 strikeouts and 2 base on balls in 23.2 innings of work on the mound. The right-handed pitcher will be in the starting rotation…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of Dallas Baptist University pitcher Chandler Arnold. Arnold is a right-handed sophomore for the Patriots. He was off to a great start with 3 wins in 18.2 innings pitched, striking out 19 batters before the season was cancelled. “Arnold is another really good Patriot pitcher…
From the West Coast League: March 25, 2020 – Wednesday morning, all twelve West Coast League teams launched the #StayHome4Baseball campaign, encouraging fans to stay home and flatten the coronavirus curve. The #StayHome4Baseball campaign challenges not only fans, but also baseball teams everywhere, at all levels, to help limit and ultimately stop the spread of…
The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of University of Oklahoma junior Luke Quick. Quick is electric at the plate and on the bases. He will fit nicely in the line-up, having the ability to drive in runs as well as create scoring opportunities. Defensively, Quick is a plus outfielder. “Luke is…