2009 News

 

Congratulations City Champions!
Thanks everyone for a great season.
If you have action shots to share, send them to webmaster@mhpb.org

Pony
City Champions - Phillies
Second place - Red Sox


Bronco
City Champions - Royals
Second place - Cubs

Mustang
City Champions - NL Astros
AL Champions - Royals
NL Runners Up - Cubs
AL Runners Up - Red Sox


Pinto
City Champions - AL Rays
NL Champions - Reds

NL Runners Up - Cubs
AL Runners Up -
Orioles

 

Playoff Brackets from 2009
Pony
Bronco
Mustang:   AL NL
Pinto:        AL NL

 

Volunteer Hours
This is a friendly reminder that in order for you to avoid having your volunteer check deposited by the league that you must fulfill your 6 volunteer hours (per family), 4 of which must be in the snack shack, before the season concludes (The City Championship for Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony is June 19th). If you still need to complete your hours contact your team parent and/or your division snack shack coordinator to determine available times.
Click here for more...

Sobrato Baseball - Silent Auction Fundraiser
When: Morgan Hill Mardi Gras -
             Sat, May 23rd from 10am-7pm and Sun
             May 24th from 10am to 6pm
Where: Morgan Hill Community Center
What:  Bid on cool sports memorabilia and collectibles
Click here for the flyer and details...

 

Sports Grand Prix - Classic Car Show, Games, Live music
When: Saturday, June 13 10am-4pm
Where: Sobrato High School
Who: MHPB, OVYSL, PRIDE Softball, SCBA Basketball MH Raiders Football, South Valley Flag Football and others!
What: Join a fun day with food, classic cars, live music, bay area sports celebrities, games for the kids. Click here for the flyer...
This event is sponsored by the  Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance (MHYSA), of which MHPB is a member. Proceeds will provide financial aid the kids participating in MH sports programs.

About the MHYSA: Our mission is to facilitate sports participation opportunities for children of the greater Morgan Hill and South Valley area. Our inaugural Sports Grand Prix is intended to be our single fundraising event of the year. With the proceeds, Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance, Inc. will initiate a financial aid program for South Valley children. Our financial aid program will provide financial assistance for needy children in our community who are interested in, but cannot afford to pay the fees of youth sports programs such as tackle football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball or flag football. Your contribution will help these children’s dreams become a reality.
For more information, go to www.mhysa.org

 

Red Robin Fundraiser for MHPB
When:  Wednesday, April 29th
Where:
Morgan Hill Red Robin at Cochrane, near the new Target
Red Robin will donate 15% of your purchase to MHPB if you submit the MHPB flyer between 12pm and 9pm on Wednesday. THESE ARE EXTENDED HOURS, so take advantage at lunchtime, too!
Bring the flyers you received at Picture Day, or reprint from here...


James Neet Tribute Game at Live Oak on April 21
On April 21, 2009, Live Oak High School plays Sobrato High School at Live Oak Field. Live Oak Coach Mark Cummins has asked that the proceeds from the snack shack on this day be donated to the Neet family. James Neet is battling cancer and the proceeds will help the Neet family during this difficult time.

Whether an Acorn or a Bulldog, James Neet has touched the lives of many of our boys.  His love for the sport, and his desire to encourage, mentor and to be a positive team player has influenced our combined athletes throughout their PONY Baseball years on into their high school years.  

At this very difficult time for the Neet family, Mark Cummins has asked that we honor James' contribution to this community and to our combined baseball players by dedicating the April 21, 2009 game to James Neet.

 

Support Your Local High Schools
Here are some fundraisers you can participate in:
Live Oak Trail Dust BBQ on Tues, Feb 24th...
Live Oak Golf Tournament on Friday, April 10th...

Live Oak Baseball Summer Camps

Sobrato Baseball Fundraiser Games Saturday March 21st
Come out and support Sobrato Baseball as they take on Scotts Valley in a Varsity/JV Twinbill starting at 11:00AM
A Full concession stand will be available and Bulldog Merchandise will be on sale.

Support the Bulldogs and watch 2 great games!
Sobrato Baseball Summer Camps

 

Welcome SCOUT Division!!
This special division will enable boys and girls, age 5 through Post Secondary schooling, who are physically and mentally disabled to enjoy the full benefits of participating in baseball that is adapted to their abilities. 
Come watch them play at noon every Saturday!
Opening Day pictures for Scout...
Learn more...

 

Red Robin Fundraiser for MHPB
When:  Wednesday, March 18th
Where:
Morgan Hill Red Robin at Cochrane, near the new Target
Red Robin will donate 15% of your purchase to MHPB if you submit the MHPB flyer between 5pm and 10pm on Wednesday. Bring the flyers you received at Opening Day, or reprint from here...



MHPB Hotline: Ready for Action     778-MHPB
January 30th, 2009: The MHPB Hotline is up and running for the 2009 season. Call the Hotline for updates to the event schedule if there is a risk of a rainout.

Hotline: 408-778-MHPB (408-778-6472)

 

 

All Shetland Division parents
There will be an introductory parents meeting Thursday Feb. 26, 2009 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Sobrato High School Lecture Hall room E010. At least one parent should be present. See you there.

 

 

Player Evaluations
January 31st, 2008:  All Mustang, Bronco and Pony players must participate for coaches to evaluate their skills. Coaches will use their observations in the spring draft when teams are selected.

When:     Saturday, Jan 31st
Where:    Britton Middle School

Arrive as follows (each age group should take an hour):

Ages 9, 11 and 13
    Last Name A-L     10am
    Last Name M-Z     11am

Ages 10, 12 and 14
    Last Name A-L     1pm
    Last Name M-Z      2pm

Make-up Evaluations (contact your Division Rep to RSVP)
When:    Monday, February 2nd, 4-7pm
Where:   Galvan Park, on Crest Avenue, just west of Britton off Main

 

Field Day
It's time to prepare our fields for the kids to play! This Sat, January 24th is Field Day. If you signed up for  Field Duty, this is the day.
When: Sat, Jan 24th at 8am
Where: start at Britton and some crews will go to Burnett
Who: All parents who want to give their kids a great baseball experience on a well-groomed field
 

 

Spring Training!

Spring Training workouts will be held on Sundays in January 2009 at the Live Oak High School baseball fields. Training is provided through Morgan Hill Pony Baseball, and instructors will include youth coaches and high school players.

Time: 10am to Noon
Dates: January 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Cost:
Free!

The goal of these workouts is conditioning and learning the fundamentals of baseball.
Be there rain or shine. Bring cleats and tennis shoes, water, gloves, baseball caps.
For ages 7 thru 15.

Questions? Contact John Bennett