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Yucaipa
Thunderbirds
Yucaipa Coach: Ralph Grajeda
21-10
Thunderbirds Dugout
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Returning to the Classic as the 2021 Citrus Belt Champions, Yucaipa brings #17 State ranked and #126 Nationally ranked Jacob Reimer (3B, Washington), three 2023 State ranked players in #10 Owen Egan (OF, UCLA), #56 Carter Elliott (RHP, ASU), and #91 Luke Scherrer (RHP, Cal Poly), as they look to take their first Boras Classic Title.
Dl Commitments:
- 2022 class: Jacob Reimer (3B, Washington) and Carter Herrera (RHP, Fullerton)
- 2023 class: Owen Egan (OF, UCLA), Carter Elliott (RHP, ASU), and Luke Scherrer
- (RHP, Cal Poly)
- 2024 class: Daniel Arambula (2B, LSU) and Wes Hickey (OF, Washington)
Players to Watch
Daniel Arambula, INF
Sophomore | 6’0” | 190lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: 2021 .414 AVG, (41) H, (11) 2B, (23) RBI
Awards: 2021 16u USA Nits Southwest Team, 2021 First Team All Citrus Belt League
College Commit: LSU
Coaches Quote: Talented hitter that will hit for average & power.
Jacob Reimer, SS
Sr. | 6’2” | 205lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: .44O AVG, (40) H, (12) 2B, (7) HR, (33) RBI
Awards: 2022 MLB PDP, 2022 Area Code, 2021 All CIF & 2021 Citrus Belt MVP
College Commit: University of Washington
Coaches Quote: Big time bat, one of the best hitters in his class.
Carter Herrera, RHP
Sr. | 5’10” | 175lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: 7-1 on the mound in 2021
Awards: 2021 First Team All Citrus Belt League
College Commit: Cal State Fullerton
Coaches Quote: Bulldog on the mound.
Luke Scherrer, C/RHP
Jr. | 6’2” | 205lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: .391 AVG, (27) H, (23) RBI
Awards: 2021 First Team All Citrus Belt League
College Commit: Cal Poly SLO
Coaches Quote: Considered one of the best catchers in his class.
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Owen Egan, RHP/OF
Jr. | 6’0” | 206lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: 4-1 on the mound & .384 AVG, (43) H, (26) RBI
Awards: 2021 Area Code, 2021 All CIF & First Team All Citrus Belt League
College Commit: UCLA
Coaches Quote: A legitimate two-way player.
Carter Elliott, RHP/DH
Jr. | 6’0” | 190lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: 3.75 ERA in 2021
Awards: Trosky National Team
College Commit: Arizona State University
Coaches Quote: Has made tremendous strides, will be a big part of our success.
Wes Hickey, OF
Sophomore | 6’0” | 175lbs
Previous Seasons Stats: .337 AVG, (30) H, (24) RBI
Awards: 2021 First Team All Citrus Belt League
College Commit: University of Washington
Coaches Quote: Very athletic, Tools are plus.
*Players to Watch are selected by their respective coaches each year.