16U, 16U (Terriers Baseball)

Here is a rundown of how Terrier alumni are closing out the 2021 college baseball campaign.  The University of Jamestown Jimmies wrapped with a 30-23‎ record. They were eliminated this past week in GPAC conference play by Doane University. In 53 games, Grant Okawa hit an impressive .304 with six homers and 19 RBI. Erie Community College swept the best of three playoffs from Cayuga CC on the weekend. ‎In 12-1 and 11-10 victories, AJ Karasos was 2-4 in game one and 3-5 in game two with an RBI triple. AJ is hitting .386 with a .491 OB% and a .591 SLG%The Kats have advanced to the NJCAA ...

The Terriers mission is “to be the defining force in developing student athletes who become successful young men on and off the playing field.” I am hoping to help contribute to the success of student athletes off the playing field by helping them transition into life after sports. Having been part of the inaugural 2006 season, I was on the Terriers team that helped the organization set out on that mission. Hard work, talent, exceptional players, and impeccable coaches helped us gel as a team. Read the rest of the article here at the Canadian Baseball Network..

Here is a look at the numbers some Terrier alumni are putting up so far this season on the US college front. In Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference play‎ the Adrian Bulldogs with C Dylan Johnson and RHP Andrew Giorno are 11-0. Dylan is hitting .294. SR infielder Grant Okawa has 4 homers, 12 RBI and is hitting an impressive .344 for the University of Jamestown Jimmies. ‎The Jimmies are 9-5 in Great Plains Athletic Conference play and 23-12 overall.

Due to travel restrictions and Covid-19 protocols many NCAA college baseball teams have already begun critical conference games. Typically the top 4 to 6 teams‎ will advance to their respective conference tournaments come mid May. From there a berth in the NCAA tournament and eventual trip to the College World Series is the goal. 

Terrier alumni are making their mark early on in the 2021 college baseball season. About half of all college teams are a couple of weeks into their respective seasons while more will kick into gear this week and next.