Colt 45's Baseball

Labor Day Melee Champs!

2010-09-07T09:54:00.003-05:00

In a great effort from all team members, the Colt 45's went undefeated to win the Labor Day Melee tournament in Greenville.

The Colt 45's Pose With Their Tournament Trophies

Labor Day Melee

2010-09-01T22:14:00.003-05:00

The Colt 45's are playing in the Labor Day Melee on September 4-5. It is a 4 game minimum tournament with 2 pool games leading into a double elimination tournament.

The Colts will face the Paris Diamondbacks at 1pm and the Richardson Renegades at 3pm in Saturday's Pool Play.

BLD Tourney Champs!

2010-06-03T13:13:00.005-05:00

The Colt 45's played excellent baseball over the weekend and emerged as tournament champions.

Colt 45's with Their Championship Trophies
Each player played well and made key contributions to the team's success.

USSSA Big League Dreams Tourney

2010-05-27T08:55:00.005-05:00

The Colt 45's are playing in the USSSA tournament held at Big League Dreams in Mansfield on May 29-31.

The Colts will face the North Texas Longhorns at 4pm and the Midland Steele's 00 at 6pm on Sunday.

Kaufman Tourney Champs!

2010-05-26T09:19:00.000-05:00

The Colts played well and went undefeated through the Kaufman Super Series tournament.

Congrats to the players on a well earned victory.

Kaufman Super Series Tournament

2010-05-17T09:21:00.004-05:00

The Colt 45's are traveling to Kaufman to play in a Super Series tourney this weekend. Brackets should be posted at the American Sporting Events website in the next couple of days.

Update:
The Colts will play the Sulphur Springs Heat at 3pm and the Mesquite Cubs at 6:30pm on Saturday.

Player Profile - Tye Smith

2010-03-22T10:23:00.003-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 35

Favorites
Team: Boston Red Sox
Player: David Ortiz
Food: Pizza
Subject: Reading
Indoor Activity: Guitar Hero & Computers
Outdoor Activity: Four Wheeling & Hunting

Future Plans
Play Baseball for Texas A&M or Oklahoma State--- Get a degree in Wildlife Management

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Tony Romo

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Hawaii

Player Profile - Ty Kirkland

2010-03-22T10:22:00.003-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 16

Favorites
Team: Boston Red Sox
Player: David Ortiz
Food: Pizza
Subject: Math
Indoor Activity: Wii Guitar Hero and Wii Sports
Outdoor Activity: Baseball

Future Plans
Boston Red Sox Player or Architect

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
David Ortiz

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Fenway Park, Boston

Player Profile - Tripp Bowles

2010-03-22T09:34:00.002-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 15

Favorites
Team: Houston Astros
Player: Lance Berkman
Food: Pizza
Subject: Math
Indoor Activity: Wii Sports, Guitar Hero
Outdoor Activity: Baseball, Skateboarding

Future Plans
Professional Baseball Player

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Lance Berkman

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Little League World Series

Player Profile - Spencer Patterson

2010-03-22T10:21:00.003-05:00

Position: Infield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 3

Favorites
Team: Texas Rangers
Player: Ian Kinsler
Food: Pizza
Subject: PE (OK science)
Indoor Activity: Wii
Outdoor Activity: Wiffle Ball

Future Plans
Play baseball at Texas A&M (and go to school for something in science or math)

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Ian Kinsler

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame

Player Profile - Nate Humphreys

2010-03-22T10:19:00.003-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 6

Player Profile - Grant Bellatti

2010-03-22T09:30:00.004-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 00

Player Profile - Elijah Parks

2010-03-22T09:23:00.003-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 12

Player Profile - Daniel Robertson

2010-03-22T09:22:00.008-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 99

Favorites
Team: Texas Rangers
Player: Ian Kinsler
Food: Steak
Subject: P.E.
Indoor Activity: Playing Wii Sports
Outdoor Activity: Baseball, Hunting

Future Plans
Playing baseball on TV.

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Nolan Ryan

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
New York

Player Profile - Cade Bickerdike

2010-03-22T08:52:00.006-05:00

Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 12

Favorites
Team: Texas Rangers
Player: Michael Young
Food: Grilled shrimp
Subject: Science
Indoor Activity: PS3 & Wii
Outdoor Activity: Baseball, Airsoft

Future Plans
Be a millionaire

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
The Rock

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
The Olympics

Player Profile - Matt Wyman

2010-03-22T10:05:00.005-05:00

Position: Infield
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 4

Favorites
Team: Texas Rangers
Player: Ian Kinsler
Food: Manicotti
Subject: PE (OK science)
Indoor Activity: Wii
Outdoor Activity: Wiffle Ball

Future Plans
Play baseball at Texas A&M (and go to school for something in science or math)

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Ian Kinsler

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame

Car Wash Fund Raiser

2010-05-14T11:13:00.003-05:00

The Colt 45's will host a team car wash fund raiser this Saturday from 10-2 at Don's Car Wash in Longview [map]. This is a TEAM event and we need all players and parents there to help.

Trent Kyles

2010-05-11T12:00:00.003-05:00

The Colt 45's mourn the passing of a former player on May 9th. Trent "Tonto" Kyles played for the Colts during the Fall of 2005 and 2006. Tonto was a great player and teammate who will be missed. The Colt 45's are retiring Tonto's jersey number 11 in his honor.

Texas Ranger Youth Ballpark

2010-05-04T11:41:00.002-05:00

The Colts had a fantastic weekend in Arlington. Despite playing good baseball, the team was eliminated in pool play with a 1-1-1 record. However, playing on the Dr. Pepper field against good competition was a treat. The Colts also had fun touring the Ranger Ballpark including the club house and dugout.

Colt 45's in Front of Rangers Ballpark
Finally, the Colts demonstrated how much they care about others by contributing to the Rangers Operation Backpack Program which provides school supplies for needy children.

Colt 45's with Their Operation Backpack Contribution

Player Profile - Camden Bowles

2010-03-22T09:06:00.006-05:00

"Bam Bam"
Position: In/Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Jersey #: 98

Favorites
Team: New York Mets
Player: Babe Ruth
Food: Cheese burgers
Subject: Math
Indoor Activity: Video games
Outdoor Activity: Hunting, Fishing, Baseball

Future Plans
Work in the oil field

If you could meet anyone who would you want to meet?
Babe Ruth

If you could go anywhere where would that be?
Hawaii

Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark

2010-04-27T15:21:00.004-05:00

The Colts are playing at the Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark this weekend!

Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark
Fourteen teams have registered to play in the 10U tournament with all games being played on the Rangers replica ballpark.

The Colts will play the San Antonio Wildcats at 8:40am and the Aurora Sooners at 5pm on Saturday. The Colts will then face the North Texas Bulldogs at 11:30am on Sunday.

Sherman Tourney Champs!

2010-04-27T14:56:00.009-05:00

The Colts played fantastic baseball over the weekend. They posted a 4-0 record and, in fact, out scored their opponents 35-1.

Colt 45's with Their Championship Trophies
The Colts also dominated the skills competition with Grant taking the home run hitting award, Daniel taking the base running award, and Matt taking the throwing accuracy award. Congrats to Grant who got his second home run of the year in the championship game!

Sherman Tournament

2010-04-15T15:00:00.004-05:00

The Colt 45's will play in the Sherman Super Series Tournament on April 24-25. Currently, there are several teams registered to play.

The tournament will also include a skills competition for the kids.

UPDATE:
The Colts are playing the Mesquite Elite at 4:45p and the Mesquite Cubs at 6:30p on Saturday.

Nacogdoches Super Series Tourney

2010-04-05T16:05:00.005-05:00

The Colt 45's are playing in the Super Series Tourney to be held in Nacogdoches on April 10-11.

UPDATE
The Colts will play the Texas Lone Stars at 2:15 pm and the E.TX Heat at 4:00 pm.

Super NIT Results

2010-03-30T10:28:00.002-05:00

The Colts played to a 5th place finish in the Twin City Shootout. With their weekend record of 2-2, the Colts earned 155 USSSA points.