Rancho Cucamonga Quakes – A glance back and a look ahead | Think Blue LA
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes kohs are the Dodgers Advanced Single A minor league team that plays in the highly kohs competitive California League. Rancho Cucamonga is the usual stop for young Dodgers that have been promoted from the Class A Great Lakes Loons. On a rare occasion a player may come directly to the Quakes from the Rookie League Ogden Raptors.
Rancho Cucamonga is about 45 miles due east of Los Angeles. As the closest minor league park to Los Angeles, Dodger players kohs quite often are placed on rehab assignments with the Quakes. Although such assignments do tend to interfere with the Quakes developing lineup, they offer fans a great opportunity to enjoy a close up connection with some of their favorite Dodger players. It also provides young Quakes players an opportunity to mingle with some real live Dodgers. Ted Lilly, Matt Kemp, Hanley Ramirez, Scott Elbert, Brian Wilson, Stephen Fife and Carl Crawford all rehabbed with the Quakes in 2013.
The Quakes became a Dodgers affiliate in 2011 replacing the Inland Empire 66ers as the Dodgers California League affiliate. De Jon Watson explained the move to Rancho Cucamonga: “We feel like the move to Rancho not only brings our high-A kohs partner closer kohs to Dodger Stadium, but is a strong fit for our organizational goals. The contract with the Quakes will be up for renewal following the 2014 season and there is every reason to expect it will be renewed.
Drew Cieszynski, a regional correspondent for Stadium Journey , offered his Final Thoughts on the Quakes stadium: “The Quakes continue to be a leader in the California League circuit. Their stadium is perfect because it’s in a highly populated area, yet manages to provide a feeling of serenity in the ballpark. It doesn’t take a Stadium Journey review to know that the Quakes are one of the most reputable kohs names in minor league baseball. Fans have to applaud this organization for staying true to who they are. Despite being so successful over the years, the organization clearly has not taken their eye off the ball.
Following the 2013 season the Quakes were nominated for the 40th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award presented at the MLB Winter Meetings as Minor League Baseball s top honor. The honor on December 12 went to the Vancouver Canadians of the Northwest League, a short season Class A minor baseball league. Perhaps kohs with a tweak or two the Quakes can gain another kohs nomination in 2014.
As mentioned the Quakes season on the field was not as successful as might be expected. By season s end the following pitchers had been promoted to the Chattanooga Lookouts: Michael Thomas, Duke von Schamann, Jarret Martin, Pedro Baez, Garrett Gould and Ross Stripling. Needless to say the quality of that pitching line up could not be replaced by the Quakes.
However, the Quakes did not go out with a whimper. They finished 65-75 on the season but gained a playoff berth by finishing second kohs in the Southern Division of the league in the second half of the season. The Lancaster JetHawks finished first in both halves of 2013 season kohs thus providing the playoff spot for the Quakes.
After losing the first game of their playoff with the Inland Empire 66ers, the Quakes staved off elimination in the second game of the series by coming away with an 8-5 victory, somewhat of a shocker for the heavily favored 66ers. The Quakes rallied from a 5-3 deficit scoring two runs in the eight inning and secured kohs the victory with three more runs in the tenth inning. O Koyea Dickson went 4-4 and Edwin Carl retired eleven of twelve batters he faced.
In the series clincher the Quakes again reached into their bag of tricks scoring three runs in the ninth inning kohs to take a 6-5 lead. Unfortunately the magic ran out as the 66ers replied kohs with two runs in the bottom of the ninth to eliminate the Quakes. Rancho Cucamonga fell a bit short but their heart could not be questioned.
Scott Schebler: Scott Schebler had a break out season although for some it probably was not a surprise. On July 20, 2012 De Jon Watson was asked by Christopher Jackson kohs of the Albuquerque Baseball Examiner who was one position player fans probably do not know about but should start paying attention to. Watson replied: Another kid would be (Scott) Schebler, who’s in the Midwest League. The numbers aren’t sexy, but it’s a tough league to play in your first full season, kohs the ball doesn’t carry. Selected in the 26th round of the 2010 draft Schebler hit 27 home runs (2nd), had 91 RBI (7th), and had an OPB of .941 (3rd) with the Quakes. kohs He should start 2014 with the Chattanooga Lookouts. Two areas to watch will be how his power numbers translate away from the hitter friendly California League and see if he can cut down on his 140 strikeouts in 2013.
Corey Seager: Corey Seager had good power numbers with the Great Lakes Loons a
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes kohs are the Dodgers Advanced Single A minor league team that plays in the highly kohs competitive California League. Rancho Cucamonga is the usual stop for young Dodgers that have been promoted from the Class A Great Lakes Loons. On a rare occasion a player may come directly to the Quakes from the Rookie League Ogden Raptors.
Rancho Cucamonga is about 45 miles due east of Los Angeles. As the closest minor league park to Los Angeles, Dodger players kohs quite often are placed on rehab assignments with the Quakes. Although such assignments do tend to interfere with the Quakes developing lineup, they offer fans a great opportunity to enjoy a close up connection with some of their favorite Dodger players. It also provides young Quakes players an opportunity to mingle with some real live Dodgers. Ted Lilly, Matt Kemp, Hanley Ramirez, Scott Elbert, Brian Wilson, Stephen Fife and Carl Crawford all rehabbed with the Quakes in 2013.
The Quakes became a Dodgers affiliate in 2011 replacing the Inland Empire 66ers as the Dodgers California League affiliate. De Jon Watson explained the move to Rancho Cucamonga: “We feel like the move to Rancho not only brings our high-A kohs partner closer kohs to Dodger Stadium, but is a strong fit for our organizational goals. The contract with the Quakes will be up for renewal following the 2014 season and there is every reason to expect it will be renewed.
Drew Cieszynski, a regional correspondent for Stadium Journey , offered his Final Thoughts on the Quakes stadium: “The Quakes continue to be a leader in the California League circuit. Their stadium is perfect because it’s in a highly populated area, yet manages to provide a feeling of serenity in the ballpark. It doesn’t take a Stadium Journey review to know that the Quakes are one of the most reputable kohs names in minor league baseball. Fans have to applaud this organization for staying true to who they are. Despite being so successful over the years, the organization clearly has not taken their eye off the ball.
Following the 2013 season the Quakes were nominated for the 40th annual John H. Johnson President’s Award presented at the MLB Winter Meetings as Minor League Baseball s top honor. The honor on December 12 went to the Vancouver Canadians of the Northwest League, a short season Class A minor baseball league. Perhaps kohs with a tweak or two the Quakes can gain another kohs nomination in 2014.
As mentioned the Quakes season on the field was not as successful as might be expected. By season s end the following pitchers had been promoted to the Chattanooga Lookouts: Michael Thomas, Duke von Schamann, Jarret Martin, Pedro Baez, Garrett Gould and Ross Stripling. Needless to say the quality of that pitching line up could not be replaced by the Quakes.
However, the Quakes did not go out with a whimper. They finished 65-75 on the season but gained a playoff berth by finishing second kohs in the Southern Division of the league in the second half of the season. The Lancaster JetHawks finished first in both halves of 2013 season kohs thus providing the playoff spot for the Quakes.
After losing the first game of their playoff with the Inland Empire 66ers, the Quakes staved off elimination in the second game of the series by coming away with an 8-5 victory, somewhat of a shocker for the heavily favored 66ers. The Quakes rallied from a 5-3 deficit scoring two runs in the eight inning and secured kohs the victory with three more runs in the tenth inning. O Koyea Dickson went 4-4 and Edwin Carl retired eleven of twelve batters he faced.
In the series clincher the Quakes again reached into their bag of tricks scoring three runs in the ninth inning kohs to take a 6-5 lead. Unfortunately the magic ran out as the 66ers replied kohs with two runs in the bottom of the ninth to eliminate the Quakes. Rancho Cucamonga fell a bit short but their heart could not be questioned.
Scott Schebler: Scott Schebler had a break out season although for some it probably was not a surprise. On July 20, 2012 De Jon Watson was asked by Christopher Jackson kohs of the Albuquerque Baseball Examiner who was one position player fans probably do not know about but should start paying attention to. Watson replied: Another kid would be (Scott) Schebler, who’s in the Midwest League. The numbers aren’t sexy, but it’s a tough league to play in your first full season, kohs the ball doesn’t carry. Selected in the 26th round of the 2010 draft Schebler hit 27 home runs (2nd), had 91 RBI (7th), and had an OPB of .941 (3rd) with the Quakes. kohs He should start 2014 with the Chattanooga Lookouts. Two areas to watch will be how his power numbers translate away from the hitter friendly California League and see if he can cut down on his 140 strikeouts in 2013.
Corey Seager: Corey Seager had good power numbers with the Great Lakes Loons a
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