Fresno State Athletics
CWS DVDs Available Now For Pre-Order
10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Oct. 13, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State baseball continues their daily routine of fall workouts and practice in preparation for the 2009 season. Here is what has been happening to the Bulldogs in the last couple of weeks.
College World Series DVD Box Set Available Nov. 1
Fresno State fans can take home the 2008 College World Series action. The official commemorative 2008 College World Series DVD Box Set will be available November 1.
"This is a tremendous project, we know that baseball fans want to relive the National Championship and now whenever they want to watch it, it is just an arm's length away," said Paul Ladwig, Associate Athletic Director of External Relations. "I hope that all Bulldog fans take advantage of the presale discount."
The box set features four disks, which include, full game ESPN broadcast of the opening game against Rice, games two and three of the series against Georgia, and a Fresno State produced bonus features disk.
You can purchase the box set for $79.99 at the Bulldog Shop and other retailers on November 1. Preorders will be available for $64.99 and you can save $15 by placing an order at gobulldogs.com from October 13 to October 31.
to purchase the College World Series DVDs.
Raymundo Named Volunteer Assistant Coach
Fresno State head coach Mike Batesole announced that Gregg Raymundo has joined the Bulldog coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. He will assist Batesole with the infielders.
"We are happy to add to our staff another outstanding Valley product," said Batesole. "Gregg was an outstanding player at Buchanan High School before having a great career at Pepperdine University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. Most importantly he is an outstanding person and a great role model for our players."
Raymundo joins the Bulldogs with plenty of playing experience. He played professional ball for nine years, with two of those years being overseas.
Raymundo played baseball at Buchanan High School and after graduating in 1995 he moved on to Fresno City College. At FCC, Raymundo earned Junior College All-American honors and was named Co-Most Valuable Player for the Central Valley Conference.
During the 1998 season, Raymundo transferred to Pepperdine University. While playing for the Waves, Raymundo earned two First Team All-West Coast Conference awards and jumped into the record books.
Raymundo holds the all-time slugging percentage record with.642 at Pepperdine. He is also third all-time career in batting average (.362), fifth all-time in on base percentage (.444), and sixth all-time in homeruns (29).
After the 1999 season, Raymundo was drafted in the 13th round by the Kansas City Royals. Over his nine year career he played in the minor leagues for the following organizations; the Kansas City Royals, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Montreal Expos. He also played in Israel.
"He will be a great addition to our staff," said Batesole. "His experience and knowledge from playing Division I baseball and up to AAA professionally will really help our infielders and hitters."
Baseball America Ranks Recruiting Class No. 17
The 2009 baseball recruiting class has been recognized for the second time this year. Baseball America ranked the Bulldog 2009 class No. 17 in the nation.
This is the sixth year that a Bulldog recruiting class has been recognized in the top 20. Head coach Mike Batesole added 23 new players to the roster after losing 10 to graduation and the 2008 draft.
Highlighting the recruiting class are Josh Poytress (Fowler High School), Derek Benny (Roseville High School), Charlie Robertson (Bella Vista High School), and Terrance Buchanan (Mt. Carmel High School).
Pepsi Celebrates National Championship
Corporate partner Pepsi Bottling has decorated every Pepsi delivery truck in the region with the Fresno State logo and a congratulatory message recognizing the 2008 Fresno State National Champions.
"We have a great partnership with Pepsi and they really stepped up to the plate with the wonderful artwork and celebration of the 2008 CWS team on the thousands of Pepsi cans that will be distributed throughout the valley," said Paul Ladwig, Associate Athletic Director of External Relations. "This exposure is tremendous and continues to promote and enhance the team and Fresno State athletics."
Pepsi has also designed and in the process of printing a National Championship commemorative can. All 12 ounce cans and 12-pack containers sold in the San Joaquin Valley will have the championship logo on them.
