Kasprzyk, a Falls City native, also coached at Three Rivers. (I think he was on the 2nd teamgot beat out by some guy called Nolan Ryan and another called Roger Clemens.). Sinton players reflect on winning state championship. . Harold Reynolds really liked my left handed swing and how I can play all over the infield. Throws: Right. Kasprzyk retired after the 2015 season and is currently the radio color commentator for the Hooks at home games. Learn how coaches and fans can participate. Texas assistant coaches Sean Allen and Phillip Miller also reached out. Alaniz has won more than 180 games during his seven-season tenure at Sinton and made three state tournament appearances. Posted at 11:13 PM, Jan 05, 2023. and last updated 9:14 PM, Jan 05, 2023. It was always my goal to establish a program that was able to compete year in and year out at the highest level. Make sure the box for "Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage" is, Emergency Closure Instructions for Student Work & Resources, SCHOLARSHIPS - Students, please check "Grad Counselor Dept" Google Classroom. Sinton lost in the state semifinals last season, but would not be denied this time. . Mascot: Pirates Legendary Sinton High School baseball coach Gene Kasprzyk honored by THSCBA Longtime Sinton baseball coach Gene Kasprzyk led the Sinton Pirates Baseball team for 29 seasons, 22 District championships, and three state championships and is an outstanding and respected teacher and mentor and role model to his students and coworkers. I am truly fortunate," Kaszpryk once said. With success comes opportunity and the Texas excould be faced with some tough career decisions in the near future. There are many reasons to support him taking that next rung. 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Colors: Maroon & White For Mac OS users, there is a system setting that may not allow you to tab onto several types of elements in a web page. Kasprzyk led the Pirates for 29 seasons and won state championships in 1988, 1989 and 2002. They are loaded with eight players who have already committed to play college baseball. Handbooks & Manuals for Academic Contests. 1,285 Followers. With the help of my teammates, some luck and the Longhorn Nation by my side made it a moment that Ill cherish forever.. The organization announced on its website on. My mother was always a huge baseball fan and I remember many trips to Houston to see the Colt 45s and then the Astros. More: Sinton's Rylan Galvan leads 2022 All-South Texas Baseball Team. To change this setting: To change this setting: Longtime Sinton baseball coach GeneKasprzyk led the Sinton Pirates Baseball team for 29 seasons, 22 District championships, and three state championships. An unsung hero will come through in times like this Campbell is that guy.". Congratulations from all of Sinton ISD and the City of Sinton. "That would be very exciting," said Mitchell. Those are the guys that make this job so special. Coach: Adrian Alaniz Assistant Coach(es): Andres Alaniz, Isaac Martinez, Omar Rodriguez Mascot: Pirates Colors: Maroon & White Tournament Appearances: 10 (1975, 88 . I think with the help of the community, school administration, and the parents in Sinton we were able to do that. High School Volleyball: Moses, Sinton living up to expectations in 2020, High School Football: Rene and Rylan Galvan key part of Sinton's success, Len Hayward is a USA Today Sports Network Region sports director and theCaller-Times sports editor. SS/2B - Steven Milam 5-8, 155 (Centennial-Las Cruces, NM) Bats: Switch. Swindell did it over seven innings against Texas Wesleyan in 1984 and Richard Wortham did it over nine frames in a 1973 win over Texas Tech. . Martinez, Hector . Sinton coaches, players on win vs. Calallen to qualify for state. Today Sinton honored it's former coach naming it's . Friends, family and former players came to support their coach being honored before Sinton's game against Taft. Small Town All-America Baseball Team National leader in home runs, RBI earns Player of the Year honors while Sinton's Adrian Alaniz named Coach of the Year. Anyone who was there remembers standing for the entire ninth inning, two frames afterPeoplessaved the no-hitter with a leaping grab in left field. He's a winner. What they also do is leave you to your business and let you coach their kids, always expecting excellence both on and off the field. The way she attacked her practices earned the respect of every male teammate. SINTON, Texas High school baseball practices are underway in South Texas and the Sinton Pirates are pre-season number one in class 4A according to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll. We didnt come here for a thing around the neck, he told his players after the semifinal win over Celina. Kasprzyk was awarded the Texas Sportswriters Coach of the Year in 2002 and was the Caller-Times South Texas Baseball Coach of the Year three times. The Class 4A 9-0 title win over Argyle made Alaniz a three-time title holder as a high school player, as a college player and as a high school coach. We had a chance to ask the legendary coach some questions about his career at Sinton. Those kids came and worked hard every day for their school, their community, their families, and their teammates. Sinton's Galvan excited to li Baseball has always been a big part of my life thanks to my mom and her roots. He can catch, play shortstop and even throw a 95 mph fastball. Sinton 2022 state champions receive rings. The Texas High School Baseball website is designed to connect high school baseball people from all across the big state of Texas including coaches, players, parents and fans. Some of my fondest memories are the players that excelled only at the high school level, too many to list. Calallen defeated Boerne in a three-game series in Beeville and San Antonio, winning the first game 12-6, losing the second game 3-2 and then winning the third game 2-1 to advance. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The Coastal Bend Coaches Association is inducting four local coaches in the class of 2023 Hall of Honor this weekend, Eddie Hesseltine, Andres (A.J.) Also honored on the team was recently graduated and Texas signee Rylan Galvan as a first-team catcher, and senior to be Blake Mitchell as a first-team utility player. Alaniz is blessed and has been a blessing to his hometown along the way. Any Longhorns dogpile would only come at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha after the final out of the championship game. But what I have here in Sinton is great and Im blessed to be where I am.. Alanizs effort was so big that he was recognized by the Texas Senate before the 79th Legislature, alongside his parents and Garrido. I understand with success, things like that may happen in this business., Texas baseball goes to the College World Series: Complete coverage of Longhorns in Omaha. While the Horns were busy booking a ticket to Omaha, where they will open against Notre Dame on Friday, Alaniz was busy reading congratulatory texts fromfellow Texas exes Nick Peoples, college roommate Clayton Stewart, Hunter Harris and Austin Wood, who famously through 169 pitches in a 25-inning regional win over Boston College in 2009. kristv.com Sinton carrying championship mentality to practice Sinton carrying championship mentality to football practice, Pirates finished last season (11-2, 7-0) 9 19 SintonPirates Retweeted PirateXC There are a lot of places with parents hovering around the dugout trying to coach their kid during the game or who come to practices to check up on the progress of their son. Longtime Sinton baseball coach Gene Kasprzyk is set to be inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in the 2021 class. Seeing him pitch in the World Series was pretty neat. While his team dogpiled on the UFCU Disch-Falk infield after the title win, a wave of nostalgia flowed through the seventh-year head coach. SINTON, Texas The Sinton Pirates open the Class 4A baseball playoffs against Brazosport Friday in Victoria. High School Baseball Preview: Talented Sinton staying humble, focused entering 2021. Kasprzyk led the Pirates to state championships in 1988, '89 and 2002. June 2, 2022, 10:36 PM. For Mac OS users, there is a system setting that may not allow you to tab onto several types of elements in a web page. Congratulations from all of Sinton ISD and the City of Sinton. "These guys are hungry," said Sinton coach Adrian Alaniz, who enters his sixth season as . Former Pirates and MLB pitcher Mike Adams said he carried the work ethic Kasprzyk taught him into his professional career along with keeping his shoes and uniform clean. "He built this field," Adams said, "he made it into what it is. Scrimmage-Moody. My immediate plans are to continue my work with the Corpus Christi Hooks as a broadcaster, travel more to tick off a long bucket list, read a bunch of books I have never gotten around to, and watch my girls grow into young adults. Our aim is to enhance and heighten the high school baseball experience of every high school fan by unfolding the drama and excitement of each baseball season. Kasprzyk led the Pirates. 220 Following. As in leaving his comfort zone for greener pastures. No dogpile would have ever happened by the college team at the home stadium. Kasprzyk was at the helm for the Pirates for 29 years and led them to back-to-back state championships in 1988 and '89, then added a third title in 2002. Im telling you Ive seen it happen way too many times, Alaniz tweeted. What an honor it was to have coached her. Jul 2, 2022 @ 10:36am I am also proud to say we once had an immensely talented first base person that just happened to be a young lady. Alice. What are some of the most memorable moments you had while at Sinton? He was also an all-state quarterback who turned down football scholarship offers to play at Nebraska, Colorado and Baylor. Coach K will be inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in the 2021 class. He will join legendary South Texas coaches as Steve Chapman, Steve Castillo and Steve Castro in the hall. Sinton's Rylan Galvan leads 2022 All-South Texas Baseball Team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Tournament Appearances: 10 (1975, 88, 89, 99, 2002, 03, 07, 14, 17, 21). Today Sinton honored it's former coach naming it's baseball field "Gene Kasprzyk Field. I think hearing from his Dad that Mike Adams had gotten the call to the Big Leagues was pretty exciting for me, our first and only Big Leaguer so far. Moses, Sinton living up to expectations in 2020, Rene and Rylan Galvan key part of Sinton's success, Supportmore coverage like this by checking out our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The subsequentsuccess doesn't surprise anyone who has been around him for even a small length of time. The Sinton Pirates roster has a few state champion athletes this year, and they plan on carrying that mentality to the fall football season. Mitchell was among the finalists for national player of the year on the team as Brooks Brannon from Randleman, N.C. won Player of the Year honors. Sinton will be the favorite to repeat as state champions in Class 4A with practices getting underway two weeks from Friday. Alaniz always knew he was going to teach and coach, so there wasn't a whole lot of soul searching. Sinton's Coach Kaspzryk Retiring | Texas Highschool Baseball Sinton's Coach Kaspzryk Retiring After nearly 30 years and 775 career wins, Coach Gene Kasprzyk is ready for retirement. Coach: Adrian Alaniz Assistant Coach(es): Andres Alaniz, Mark Pustejovsky, Shane Segovia Mascot: Pirates Colors: Maroon & White Tournament Appearances: 9 (1975, 88 . Besides the vast knowledge of the game, Alaniz knows what mental buttons to push when the stakes are the highest. Photos: Argyle vs. Sinton (UIL 4A Baseball Final) Photographer Tommy Hays has posted a new gallery Argyle vs. Sinton (UIL 4A Baseball Final) containing 42 photos. Your #1 website for Texas High School Baseball. Sinton baseball coach Adrian Alaniz earned national coach of the year honors on the 2022 MaxPreps Small Town All-America Team, which was released on Tuesday. The biggest question will be if Alaniz will be the coach. Alaniz, 38, has already established himself as one of the best high school coaches in the state Sinton is 69-6 over the last two years but his knowledge of the game and his growing reputation as an effective players coach are what make him an attractive candidate for a bigger high school or college interested in a young coaching mind. That performance placed him in an elite group of freshmen who threw no-hitters. By: Larissa Liska. Ill never say no to a conversation if something like that would arise, Alaniz said. There are many so it is hard to single one out. Tweets & replies. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. 1. It was really cool when Adrian Alaniz was selected to the UIL All Century team. The Sinton baseball team coaches and players on beating Calallen and qualifying for the state tournament for the second straight year. I hope I have given a small portion back to the game that has given me so much. Tristan Stevens leads Texas back to Omaha with a standout start. 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