2007 Grads Off to College

Mike Shanahan

For the 4th straight season 100% of Golden Era’s graduating players will be moving on to play college baseball. Golden Era’s 07 squad was young, a rebuilding year so to speak after the 06’s team having mainly seniors last year. But our returning 07 guys did a great job providing leadership and approaching the game the right way. As our 07 grads get ready for there next step we wanted to say congratulations to all of you and we wish you continued success at the college level.

• Graeme Agate (University of San Francisco)
• Collin Davis (Sonoma State University)
• Michael Candeu (University of Hawaii)
• Ryan Lopes (William Penn University)
• Cody Hazen (Cal State East Bay)
• Chase Clyma (Cal Lutheran University)
• Michael Shanahan (Diablo Valley College)
• Kevin Radach (Ohlone College)
• Joe Jacobs (Diablo Valley College)

Fred Atkins Drafted by the Florida Marlins

Fred Atkins

Charlie Ruiz to Long Beach State

Charlie Ruiz

Spring Training Concludes with a Surprise

Shawon Dunston of the San Francisco Giants

Spring Training for Golden Era's Youth Club Teams wrapped up with a special guest instructor walking on the field to the player's surprise, 18 year major league veteran Shawon Dunston. Shawon is a wonderful man that brings a certain passion to the field that players can't help but gravitate to; needless to say, it was a great experience and opportunity for the young players of our program. We could never say thank you enough Shawon for the time you spent to come out and work with the boys.

John Jaker, Sacramento Rivercats Catcher works with Golden Era Catchers

John Baker Signing Autographs

In an early season surprise, Sacramento River Cats catcher, John Baker, came on by and gave a tremendous catcher clinic over the weekend for all of Golden Era's club team catchers.
 
The event was outstanding, with John going over many different aspects of the position and passing on knowledge he has learned while playing at Cal Berkeley and now in the Oakland A's farm system. The experience alone is something that we hope all of our players carry with them and never forget. Thanks again for all you did John and from every one of us we wish you the best this season!!! 

UPDATE: John since this day has made the Major Leagues. He was traded to the Florida Marlins and hit a homerun in his very first Major League at bat. John is currently the catcher for the San Diego Padres.