VIDEO INTRO: Former UCSB baseball players Michael Young and Skip Schumaker faced each other at last year's World Series as part of the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals.Both were on hand Friday night at a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Foresters and UCSB Baseball program. The two talked on Friday about the experience of playing in the World Series and their time at UCSB.Here's an excerpt from the dinner, which raised money for improvements to Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, where … [Read more...]
A look back at 2011′s local Sports Figures of the Month
Monday, December 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Presidio Sports is proud to have been able to highlight 11 local sports figures in 2011 as part of our Sports Figure of the Month series that we began back in February with the support from presenting sponsor American Riviera Bank.The series was created to recognize individuals in our athletic community that do big things, whether it be on the playing field, in the workplace, or in the community.Our Sports Figures of the Month profiles, written exclusively by Presidio Sports … [Read more...]
Good vibes at Foresters’ annual golf tournament
Friday, November 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Under clear, sunny and cool skies, 'Ster Nation came together at the Montecito Country Club on Wednesday, about three months after winning their third National Baseball Congress (NBC) Championship in five years.The 12th Annual Santa Barbara Foresters/Hugs for Cubs Turkey Day Shootout was again sold-out with a full field of 144 golfers.Included in the 36 foursomes playing a scramble format were former Forester players including some still playing in both the minor and major leagues … [Read more...]
Foresters’ Turkey Day Shootout is tomorrow
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate the Santa Barbara Foresters' third national championship by taking part in the annual Turkey Day Shootout golf tournament on Wednesday, November 23 at Montecito Country Club.It's the 12th year of the event, which helps raise money for Hugs for Cubs and the Foresters program.Along with local and national baseball celebrities, look for the baseball-tee drive and other special holes, plus enjoy terrific tee prizes. This year's prizes will feature the Foresters' 2011 NBC World … [Read more...]
Sports Figure of the Month: Pintard guides SB’s Boys of Summer to 3rd national title
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
EDITOR'S NOTE: Presidio Sports will be unveiling its Sports Figures of the Month for the summer months during this first week of September. Stay tuned for an article on Orlando Johnson (August) later this week and be sure to check out June's John & Mardi Warkentin. Nominations for September can be made here. Bill Pintard, a 2011 inductee into prestigious Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Hall of Fame and the architect of the Santa Barbara Forester baseball dynasty as its longtime head … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara Pony, Charger Express clinch fantasy playoff spots
Friday, September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Labor Day weekend is the final weekend of the regular season for Santa Barbara's Fantasy Baseball League. As it stands, five teams have already clinched a playoff berth with a single spot still up for grabs. The ultimate champion of the SB Fantasy League will be awarded a $500 donation from Presidio Sports to their respective athletic program or charity.As playoffs approach, Santa Barbara Pony and Charger Express (Dos Pueblos High School) were the first two teams to clinch playoff berths in … [Read more...]
Foresters end 7-0 Wichita run with national title
Sunday, August 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
WICHITA — With tears in his eyes, manager Bill Pintard stood on the field at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium and hoisted the National Baseball Congress World Series championship trophy for the third time on Saturday.The Santa Barbara Foresters defeated the Kenai (AK) Oilers 1-0 to finish off a perfect 7-0 run in the two-week tournament and take the throne for the fist time since 2008."I'm more emotional that I was the other two times, because I'm just so proud of this team," said Pintard. "We … [Read more...]
Foresters improve to 4-0 in Wichita
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
WICHITA — The Santa Barbara Foresters entered a one-hour thunderstorm delay in a 4-4 tie with the Kenai (AK) Oilers, and when the lightning subsided the Foresters did not. It led to a 6-4 win that went into the early hours of the morning once again, leaving Santa Barbara in the winner's bracket final. That game will be played Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. PDT against the San Diego Waves. The broadcast will be tape-delayed by 30 minutes on AM 990 and www.sbforesters.org.Derek Legg had two RBIs and … [Read more...]
Foresters win early morning affair in extras
Monday, August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
WICHITA — It took them until 3 a.m., but the Santa Barbara Foresters finally put the Topeka Golden Giants to sleep.After losing a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Santa Barbara exploded for five runs in the top of the 10th to win 11-6 and improve to 3-0 in the National Baseball Congress World Series at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.Jeff McNeil went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored and a stolen base while Joe Wallace had a triple and double for the Foresters, who will play the … [Read more...]
