Troy Patton shows his support at The 2007 Banditos Baseball Fall Tryouts.
12-7-07
The Astros have acquired shortstop Miguel Tejada from the Orioles for five players. The Astros have traded outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Bandito Alumnus Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate and third baseman Mike Costanzo to Baltimore for Tejada. Troy Patton Traded to Orioles for Miguel Tejada.
Troy Patton drafted by the Houston Astros 2004. Momentum Sports Group owned by Lance Berkman's Dad takes care of Troy's negotiations.
Nick Williams, Galveston Ball HS 2012, broke a Perfect Game record by hitting four homeruns in one game and was also named Perfect Game's Tournament MVP out of 200+ teams. The amazing feat came in the first game of pool play in the 16U WWBA National Championship. Nick hit seven homeruns and fifteen RBI's in the whole tournament. Video showing three of the four homeruns in one game is shown below. Congratulations, Nick!
| 3 BANDITOS BRING HOME THE GOLD! |
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C.J. Hinojosa, Courtney Hawkins & Gory Geisler
USA beat Cuba 7-6 in dramatic fashion to capture the gold medal! Cory Geisler was named MVP Pitcher for not giving up an earned run in 11 innings. What an experience! Getting to do this at such a young age is remarkable! You guys will never forget this and we won't either! The relationships you made with your teammates will last forever. These 3 guys were prepared for the grease and the best is yet to come as the competition gets tougher every year. Congratulations! You are one step closer to your ultimate dream! |
| Houston Banditos win 15U WWBA National Title! |
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Jordan Lee, in the hospital for a broken leg, in Marietta, GA, accompanied by his teammates after their dramatic semi-final win. The 15U Banditos brought home National Title number 38! The biggest tournament in Bandito History...96 teams! The Black & White standing strong at the end.
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Austin "The Freak" Dean had a day that he will never forget. In the Woodbat National Tournament in Marietta, Georgia...Austin drove in 8 runs with 2 homeruns (1 being a grand slam and 1 being a 3-run homer) with a woodbat. Austin Dean came to the program at the age of 7 and has been with us for 9 years. He has a bright future as he is competing at the highest level possible. Austin will follow in the footsteps of all Bandito greats.
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| 2011 Vype Magazine Photoshoot |
 14U Zach Rollins, 10U Sammy Faltine, 13U Jordan Monacy & 11U Shane Jessen
The future of Bandito Baseball is alive and well! These four Bandito standouts were asked to do a photoshoot with the older Banditos for an article in Vype, a local high school sports magazine. The article will be out mid-February and features the top high school standouts from all over the Houston area, some being Banditos. Thank you for taking some time to go out and represent the Black and White!
Fransisco 'Paco' Pena pitched the game of his life yesterday in the 16U Junior Olympic tournament in Fort Myer, Florida (home of the St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training Facility). This 78-team event is known to be one of the most prestigious 16U events in the country. Paco pitched a three-hit, complete game shut-out against one of the top ranked teams, Bergen Beach from Brooklyn, NY. The Banditos 16U Junior Olympic Team has put themselves in great shape as one of the top seeds as they begin single-elimination play. Great job, Paco!
| 11U & 12U Win Governor Games! |
Congratulations to the 11U & 12U Banditos for winning the Governor Games in Lake Charles, Louisiana! It was a great weekend of baseball as we brought the hardware home to Houston!
Not only is Dustin Theiss (Klein Oak HS 2012 - Rice Commit) having success on the field, he is doing great in the classroom as well! A quiet leader who leads by example.
Click here to read Dustin's story >>>
Ralph Garza (New Braunfels HS 2012) is a member of the 17U Banditos Black team. He is, without a question, one of the top players in the country with a fastball clocked as high as 93 MPH and is a key factor in the Banditos Showcase program. Ralph is a great role model on and off the field.
Click here to read his touching story >>>
Congratulations to Jake Jarvis (Klein Collins 2014) and Nick Buckner (Northshore 2013) for making the 16U USA Team Trials! These two young men were picked out of 2,500 kids from 79 different baseball teams. They will be representing USA Baseball in Cary, North Carolina at the end of August and from there, will head to Mexico City to play the World Games. Click here to view the full roster. Banditos Baseball Club is one of the only organizations to have two kids participate in this event from one team. In fact, they are the only two players chosen from Texas! Congratulations, boys!
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Over 150,000 kids throughout the nation tried out for this 18U USA Team. We are very proud to announce that two of our very own, CJ Hinojosa and Nick Williams, have made the cut! CJ and Nick are undoubtedly doing some great things as of late. These two young men were the only two players chosen from Texas. Cody Poteet, another member of Banditos Baseball Club, also made the cut. You can check these guys out on MLB Network as their games will televised on national TV throughout the week. Congratulations to you guys and your families! Click here for the full roster.
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| 11U & 12U White Teams Win National Titles! |
11U White brought home the hardware by beating Dirty Bay Bandits 10-8. Another one in the books for the Banditos! Congratulations to Bobby Schields and staff for bringing a National Championship to Bandito Land! The 12U White brought home another title to Bandito Land by defeating Rays Unleashed 15-9. Congratulations to Jay Barcello and company! Both of these teams played their hearts out this past weekend as they continued the Winning Tradition! Great job, guys! The future is bright for Banditos Baseball Club.
We are very proud to announce that our very own, Austin Dean, signed a National Letter of Intent to the University of Texas at Austin at Klein Collins High School on November 9, 2011. Austin has been a member of the Banditos Baseball Club since he was 7 years old. Without a question, Austin is one of the greatest athletes to come through the organization. Look for Austin to be drafted in next June's Amateur Draft. Congratulations to Austin and the Dean family! We are proud of you! Thanks for being a great role model.
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This group of freshman players may very well be our greatest group yet. Leading the charge is Ryne "Ryno" Birk, hitting over .520 as a lead-off hitter for Seven Lakes HS. Right on his heels is Tomball's own, Nick Banks, who is hitting right below .500 and having a monster year as well. Not far behind are Macan Wilson of Kinkaid and Kyle Ott of Galveston Ball are swinging hot sticks as well. All four of these freshman Varsity players were members of the Black team. Look for more freshmen standouts in the next few weeks as the high school season goes on.
Keep it up, boys!
| Banditos take 2nd at Perfect Game tourney at Dell Diamond |
The best teams in Texas came together in one tournament to qualify for the grand-daddy tournament of them all, the World Woodbat Championship in Jupiter, Florida. The best teams from Houston, Dallas, Austin and surrounding areas battled it out to the end. Three teams represented the Banditos at this prestigious event. Houston Banditos Black went 5-1, Banditos Houston went 2-2 and the newly formed Dallas team went 3-1. This tournament solidified that the Banditos Baseball Club rose to the occasion amongst the best of the best in Texas.
| New! Three More Banditos Verbal Commit |
 Photos courtesy of Houston 5A Baseball
Rex Hill (Tomball HS 2012) verbally committed to take his game to Aggieland. The lefty hurler is getting the chance to pitch at the next level. Rex was 6-0 with a 1.5 ERA this past Summer on the 17U Banditos Black team. He is currently a proud Cougar as he sits in the starting rotation. Rex is a bulldog and has all the tools to play at the next level. Brett Ebers (Sealy HS 2011) hit .475 with 14 SB and 27 RBI's this past Summer on the 18U Banditos Texas. He is the starting shortstop for Sealy HS and is having a great year. He is taking his talents to Southwestern University. This kid can play Shortstop position with the best of them. Matt Burke (Oak Ridge HS 2011) has signed a scholarship to play baseball at the next level! Matt is a flat-out gamer who has a chance to play beyond college. He hit .479 with 6 HR and 31 RBI's this past Summer on the 18U Houston Banditos. This fall he will be attending North Central Junior College. Congratulations to these Bandito Standouts and their families as three more Banditos are one step closer to achieving their ultimate dream!
Courtney Hawkins (CC Carroll HS 2012) is getting hot at the right time. Not only is Courtney throwing the ball well, he is also putting up monsterous numbers with his stick. He is in double-digit homeruns and is one of the major factors in Carroll's winning. Teammate, Chris Cano (CC Carroll 2012) is another big reason Carroll HS is making another run at a state title. Both of these kids definitely have bright futures in the college game and beyond. Jarred Greene (Magnolia HS 2012, Arkansas commit) is almost back to form after overcoming an injury last year only to come out stronger than before. Look for Jarred to be a big part in Magnolia's run for a state title. Jarred has been a part of the Banditos program since the age of 10. JoJo Hernandez (Rockwall Heath 2012, Texas Tech commit) is a stand out athlete for Rockwall Heath. He is leading the Dallas area in ERA as one of the top pitchers in Texas. Jovan has been a Bandito since he was 11 years old and hits the baseball with the best of them. All four of these kids are teammates in the Banditos Summer Showcase Program and are all blessed with great arms throwing 90+ MPH. Good luck to these guys as they make a run for High School Playoffs!
| Five more Banditos take their game to the next level! |
Drake Shukanes (Tomball HS 2011) is taking his game to Brookhaven College. Drake is a great kid that loves the game of baseball and is getting the chance to play at the next level. Don't sleep on Drake as he will do great things at Brookhaven and beyond! Zach Jacobs (Brenham HS 2011) is another hard-nosed Brenham product. He will be playing at Texas Lutheran University. He is a great kid with a lot of promise. Tommy Lott (Klein Forest 2011) is another sleeper that has been given the chance to play at the highest level. A great outfielder with a cannon for an arm. Khristian Camacho (CC King HS 2011) has been a Bandito since he was 11 years old. He is taking his game to Tarleton State and has a chance to play beyond college. He is a such a great kid with a huge heart. Definitely a Bandito favorite. Tyler West (Huffman Hargrave HS 2011) has improved year in and year out and has landed a scholarship at Houston Baptist University. He is a great kid with a lot promise. Congratulations to all these players and their families as they continue on their baseball journey!
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| Banditos in the 2011 MLB Draft! |
 Kevin Gonzalez - Texas A&M; Astros, Kyle Roliard - Louisiana Tech; Rockies, Matt Eureste - Sam Houston State; Indians, Drake Roberts - Arkansas; Twins, Chris McFarland - Rice; Brewers
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| Four More Banditos Take Their Game To The Next Level |
Ralph Garza (New Braunfels HS 2012) is headed to University of Oklahoma. The Sooners have landed a monster as this kid has the tools to play at the highest level possible! Ralph had a huge weekend in the 17U WWBA tournament by driving in 10 runs in 8 games. Spence Rahm (Tomball HS 2012) is headed to bearkat country as he will be playing for Sam Houston State University. One look at Spence and you know this guy means business. He continues to improve and the future is very bright for him. He hits for power like no other. Look for Spence to play beyond college. Jake Jarvis (Klein Collins 2014) is heading to the University of Texas. Pound for pound this kid is the best competitor in Bandito land. He hit .500 in 16U & 17U WWBA National Championships and went 2-0 topping out with a 91 mph fastball. Ryan Schilhab (Klein Collins 2012) is headed to Oklahoma State University as his hard work has paid off and then some! Look for this kid to surprise everyone as he will be a big part of the Cowboys winning tradition! Congratulations to all these players and their families! You are one step closer to achieving your ultimate dream!
| 16U WWBA National Championships |
The 16U Houston Bandito Baseball team made a huge impact at the 2011 WWBA National Championship in Marietta, Georgia. The best of the best come to play in this national event. Starting elimination play, the Banditos beat Team Marucci 2-1 and the Houston Heat 3-2 putting them into the Quarter-final game in which they defeated high-powered CBC Riverhawks from Florida 4-0. They fell short to the defending National Champions, South Florida Elite but made headlines along the way ending up 9-1 for the tournament. Finishing 3rd out of 217 teams was a tremendous feat. All 15 kids played a key role in making it so far in the event. Without a question, the Banditos Baseball Club has proved themselves as one of the best premiere organizations in the country. Some of these players have come back home with scholarship offers. It was a great weekend for this 16U Bandito team! Congratulations to these players and their families for making such a great run!
| 8-16-11: Four more Banditos take their game to the next level! |
Kohl Stewart (St. Pius X HS 2013) committed to Texas A&M University. Kohl's situation is a little different as he has been given the chance to play both football and baseball at the collegiate level. He is the first Bandito to take on such a challenge. Not only is he the best Quarterback in the country from the 2013 class but he is also probably the top pitcher in the 2013 class, as well. His fastball has been clocked as high as 94 mph. It couldn't have happened to a greater kid as we knew from an early age that he was God-gifted. Click here to read more about Kohl. Billy Williams Jr. (Galveston Ball HS 2012) will be taking his talent to the University of Texas. Without a question, Billy will be drafted high as he is one of the best athletes in the 2012 class. Last summer, Billy was put into the scene by hitting 4 homeruns in one game at the Perfect Game WWBA tournament. He is a 5-tool player that is headed to the June 2012 MLB Draft. Another great kid that is headed in the right direction. Chris Cano (CC Carroll HS 2012) will be staying local and playing at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. One thing you will find about Chris is that he is a bulldog on the hill. Look for Chris to play beyond college one day. Tristan "If you hit, you don't sit" Sanders (Klein Collins HS 2013) is headed to Sam Houston State University. We can honestly say without a doubt, he is one of the best hitters we have seen in Bandito Land. Don't let his burly size fool you, as this kid generates bat speed like no other. You will not throw a fastball by Tristan Sanders. Congratulations to all four of these players and their families! We are proud of you!
Click here to read more about these great pitching performances >>>
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Aaron Miller 
Paul Goldshmidt 
Diego Seastrunk
Three Bandito Alumni were drafted in the 2009 amateur draft this past June! All three players were members of the 2000, 2001, 2002 National Championships.
Read more about these guys >>>>
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Long time pals, UT coach Auggie Garrido and Banditos' own Robert DeLeon, met up after the 2009 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Robert was a member of the 1992 UT College World Series team. He was named first-team all-conference and shortly after, was drafted by the San Diego Padres.
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Louisiana Banditos made their first debut this past weekend in La Porte, TX! and took first in the tournament! Congratulations! This team is loaded with talent. Look for this new addition to the Bandito family to do great things!
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| Advanced Pitching With Skip Johnson |
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Members of the Banditos 9U Black gain an edge attending Texas Prospects Advanced Pitching Clinic with University of Texas Pitching Coach, Skip Johnson. The Banditos of all ages benefited from Advanced Skills Clinics hosted by Texas Prospects this January. Texas State, Arkansas, Rice, Galveston College, Pirates, and University of Texas were on hand to instruct the boys on the finer points of the game, fielding, hitting, pitching and mental aspects were addressed and instructed. View pictures from these informative clinics >>>>
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Lucas Sefcik (11U White) threw a no-hit shut out at Bear Creek Park. Good job, Lucas!
Congratulations is in order for Dalton Barcello (12U White)! He pitched the second no-hitter of the year in Banditos Baseball Club. Dalton pitched a complete game, 5-inning, 10-0 shutout! Great job, Dalton!
| Hanging out with the Owls! |
The 10U Faltine & 12U Barcello Bandito teams attended the Rice University vs. Tulane game on April 15. They were able to run the bases and hang out with the Owls after they cheered them on in their 3-1 victory at Reckling Park. It was a great experience and gave these kids an opportunity to watch some great baseball!
Ray Beltran (12 White) threw four inning complete game no-hit shut out against TYB Lions on Sunday 4/17 at Lindsay-Lyons Park in Humble defeating the Lions 10-0. Ray threw the Ninth No-Hitter of the Year in the Banditos Organization. Beltran is definitely the future of Banditos Baseball. Congratulations! You'll never forget your first No-Hitter!
| Big Win for 10U Louisiana Banditos! |
This is the third tournament win for the 10U Louisiana Banditos. You guys are starting to make some noise in Louisiana! Keep up the hard work!
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For the second year in a row, the 16U Banditos Black are ranked #1 in the country by Perfect Game USA sports rankings. Congratulations to all involved! Keep up the winning tradition! Click here for the full story.
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