Fresno State Athletics
Where are the `Dogs Now?
7/14/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
July 14, 2008
FRESNO, Calif - It has been three short weeks since the Bulldog baseball team accomplished what no other male sport at Fresno State has done, win a national championship. Life is starting to get back to normal for the student-athletes that defeated six ranked teams en route to becoming the lowest seeded team to win a national championship in any sport.
The team has been honored all over for their teamwork, determination, and hard-work. Fresno State honored the team with a huge celebration at Pete Beiden field, where thousands showed up to show their support and Mayor Alan Autry presented them with the key to the city.
The Bulldogs were also nominated for an ESPY by ESPN and are nominated in the Biggest Upset category. Coach Batesole, Steve Susdorf, Justin Wilson and Steve Detwiler will head to Los Angeles later this week for the show. Fresno State was also honored at the state capital by Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill and Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines.
The team was also recognized by local government and councils in Fresno, Clovis City, and Tulare for their post-season run.
With all the excitement dying down and life returning to their normal routines, where are they now...
• Erik Wetzel has signed with the Colorado Rockies and will begin short season with the Tri-City Dust Devils.
• Danny Grubb is taking the summer off and hanging out at home with friends and family in Orange County.
• Trent Soares is playing summer league in Madison, Wisc. with the Madison Mallards.
• Nick Hom is playing in a summer league.
• Alan Ahmady is taking summer classes and working out.
• Jason Breckley is finishing up school.
• Tanner Scheppers was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round and undergoing rehabilitation on his shoulder.
• Steve Detwiler is at home recovering from surgery in the Bay area.
• Danny Muno is playing in a summer league in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Jordan Ribera is enjoying a summer off.
• Justin Wilson was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in the fifth round.
• Ryan Overland finished school and is at home in Atascadero preparing to pursue a career in coaching.
• Brandon Burke signed with the Diamondbacks and will be playing short season with the Missoula Osprey.
• Steve Susdorf signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and began short season in Pennsylvania with the Williamsport Cutters.
• Gavin Hedstrom is taking the summer off and spending time with family in Irvine.
• Blake Amador graduated and is spending time with family in Turlock.
• Tommy Mendonca is playing with Team USA in the Netherlands.
• Justin Miller signed with the Texas Rangers and is playing short season with the Spokane Indians.
• Jake Johnson is playing summer league in Alaska.
• Sean Bonesteele is taking the summer off and hanging out with friends and family in Santa Ana.
• Jake Floethe is taking the summer off and spending time at home in Lafayette.
• Clayton Allison signed with the LA Dodgers and is playing short season with the Ogden Raptors.
• Gene Escat is recovering from an injury.
• Kris Tomlinson graduated and is spending time at home with family in Visalia.
• Holden Sprague is taking the summer off and hanging out with family in Fresno.
• Jake Hower graduated and pursuing a career in law enforcement.
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