established, 2000
Owner and General Manager: Jim Richards
Head Coach: Sean Kinney
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Ballpark: Vince Genna Stadium
Address: SE 5th & Roosevelt
Capacity: 2,500
Dimensions: LF- 330' CF- 390' RF- 330'
Signature: View of Cascade Mountain Range
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2009 WCL Record: 25-23
Pro to Watch: Jacoby Ellsbury (Oregon State), Outfielder, Boston Red Sox
2005 MLB first-round pick Jacoby Ellsbury was a key member of the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox starting all four Series games and hitting .438. Last season, his third in the big leagues, the native of Madras, Oregon led the American League in stolen bases with 70 and hit .301 with team-leading 10 triples. Jacoby played outfield for the Elks in 2002.
Big Man on Campus: Bobby Crocker, Outfielder, Cal Poly
Crocker was selected in the 38th round of the 2008 MLB draft by the Oakland A's. As a frosh, Bobby hit .323 with 5 HR, 24 RBI and 10 stolen bases for the Cal Poly Mustangs. The outfielder from Aromas, California hit .291 with 3 HR and 21 RBI for Bend and was named second-team All-WCL.
Keep an eye on:
Daniel Butler, Catcher, University of Arizona, Jr.
Jacob Clem, First Baseman/Pitcher, University of Washington, Jr.
Mark DeVincenzi, Pitcher, Cal Poly, Sr.
Brendan Gardner-Young, Outfielder, University of Washington, Jr.
Drew Heid, Outfielder, Gonzaga, Sr.
Lucas Heilman, Outfielder, Baylor, So.
Peter Lavin, Outfielder/Pitcher, University of San Francisco, Jr.
Jordan Leyland, First Baseman, UC Irvine, So.
Derek Poppert, Shortstop, University of San Francisco, Sr.
Tommy Richards, Infielder, Washington State, So.
Nick Stiltner, Pitcher, Oregon State, Jr.
Joe Supple, Pitcher, Santa Clara, Jr.
John Tommasini, Second Baseman, Oregon State, Jr.
Cal Towey, Outfielder, Baylor, So.
Corey Valine, Third Baseman, San Jose State, Sr.
Micheal Weber, Infielder, Washington State, Sr.
2009 Roster (Printable Version)
2009 Stats
For more information on the Elks visit www.bendelks.com
Bend Elks
PO Box 9009, Bend, OR 97708
(541) 312-9259
Community: Bend, Oregon
Population: 62,900
Must Eat: Black Bear Diner
Watering Hole:
Deschutes Brewery
Must See: Historic Bend
Best Golf: Crosswater
Paper: Bulletin
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Bend is located in the foothills of Central Oregon's Cascade Mountains on the edge of a Ponderosa pine forest as it transitions into the high desert plateau. Outdoorsy, yet sophisticated, Bend is the State's hottest destination spot. Oregon's playground is where it's at if you like mountain biking, hiking, rafting, golfing, fishing, climbing, camping, skiing and/or general sightseeing. The area features several resorts and Historic Bend, a must-do locale, with 250 specialty shops, restaurants, brew pubs, art galleries, antique stores, coffee houses and such, coupled with Bohemian flare and historic charm. At an elevation of 3,628 feet, Bend enjoys the predominately dry climate of the Great Basin. Sunny days, low humidity and cool nights are common.
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