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Head Coach:
Assistant Coaches: Steve Hernandez, Wally Barnett, Dave Schoonmaker, Tony McMillin
Jon Larson began his tenure as Head Men's Baseball Coach in 1999. He is at the helm of a program that has a rich tradition at Oxnard College. Established by former Athletic Director Jerry White in 1978, it has sent an unprecedented 14 players to the big leagues since then. Larson's program is based foremost on the premise that Oxnard College should act as a stepping-stone to the next level. Centered on the fundamental goal of making his players bigger, stronger, and faster, Larson and his staff focus primarily on developing motivated student athletes who want to reach the next level but failed to receive attention after high school. And apparently it works: three players-two in the last 10 years-that were not recruited after high school are now major league starters.
In addition to preparing athletes for further success in baseball, Coach Larson's program develops students as well. The stress on athletics and academics that Coach Larson espouses is evident in the number of players that go on to universities. Last year alone, 12 athletes received scholarships to Division I, II, or NAIA schools.
When all is said and done, the method to coach Larson's success is fundamental if not obvious. "The objective is just to try to get as good as we can be," Larson says, "Our goal everyday in practice throughout the year, from first day to last, is to get as good as we can be. At the end of the year, you just add everything up and see where you are." Judging by the fact that an average of one O.C. player makes it to the major's every two and a half years, when they do add everything up, the coaches, as well as major league and college scouts, like what they see.
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Oxnard College Baseball Scholarships (1997-Present) |
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David Ramirez – Cal Lutheran Josh Sanchez – Cal State San Bernardino Jared Krahbiel – Cumberland University Danny Chaparro – Cal Lutheran Ryan Martinez – Missouri Valley College Garrett Levett – St. Edwards University Touree Harriss – Prarie View Matt Bernal – Spring Edwards Kevin McCarro – Grand View College Rudy Lopez – Ohio Dominican Bryan Minket – Pepperdine University Tom Landson – UCLA Justin Frash – University of Hawaii Art Bolen – Indiana Tech Rauell Flores – Cal Lutheran Brok Butcher –Cal State Fullerton Thomas Landson – UCLA Jon Ramsdell – Avila University Anthony Avila – Granview Zac Haines – Fresno St. Kyle Gipson – UC Irvine Edgar Rodriguez – Harristowe Jesse Olivares – Texas Tech Any Wilson – University of Arkansas Eric Firias – Southern Mississippi Ray Clinton – University of Utah Brian Downing – University of Nebraska Paul McAnulty – Long Beach State Rich Garcia – Oklahoma Baptist Adrian Gascon – Oklahoma Baptist Matt Kleckner – Methodist Univ.Wisconsin Mike Adnerson – Chico State Jason Bowers – Hillsdale College Ernie Borjas – Pointe Park Jason Austin – Tampa University Brad Greve--Long Island University Zack McDonnel--Cal State LA Juan Carlos Aguayo--Northwestern Oklahoma Joey Juarez--Colorado State Pueblo Chris Defratus--Colorado State Pueblo Harper White--Northridge Westley Wright--Chico State Jordan Yallen--Cal State Dominguez Hills Bobby Diaz--Antelope Valley David Barroso--San Diego Christain Billy Conard--New Mexico State Dominique Guevara--St. Catharine College Guillermo Amezquita--Missouri Valley Jordan Farris--Wichita St. Julian Ramon--Lewis and Clark State Ryan Tinkham--Wichita State Austin Kamel--BYU Joey Mafnas--USC Jeff Espinoza--Cal Lutheran Shantzyn Agbayani-Shibao--Colorado St. Pueblo Jerrett Maas--Chico State Jeremy Alvarado--Western Missouri University Dustyn Cook--Oklahoma Baptist University Nick Morelli--CS Dominguez Hills Travis Hawkins--Ottawa University-Arizona Antonio Gaxiola--Antelope Valley University Codi Santana--Hawaii Pacific University Tyson Quolas--Cal State Monterey Bay |
Mike Muller – University of Miami Brandon Nunez – Savannah State Josh Miller – Missouri Valley Scott Drew – Chico State Michael Serrata – Missouri Valley College Patrick Dunn – Missouri Valley College Omari Parker – Avila University Scott Roberston – Northridge University Gilbert Infante – Fresno State Lionell Carrizales – Cal Lutheran Tom Mantos – Northridge University Adam Springston – Cal Lutheran Joe Garcia – La Verne Chuck Harrington – Univ. Of New Mexico Matt Anderson – Northridge Matt Pitstick – Cal Poly San Luis Daniel Martinez – UCSB Cody Nash San Francisco State Sergio Acuna – Long Beach State Mike Minijares – San Bernardino Chilo Escutia – CS East Bay Rich Amaro – Grambling University Mike Montross – South Dakota State Richard Garcia – Debuque University Fred Alcala – Debuque University Jesse McDonald – San Diego Christian Andre Pluta – Chico State Joey Siddon – Cal State Fullerton Aaron Breslow – University of Arkansas Eric Komatsu – Cal State Fullerton Danny Abeloe – San Francisco State Keith Garcia – San Francisco State Danny Gallinot – Cumberland University Michael Sliger – Oklahoma Baptist Justin Bricker--Stanford University Bryan Willson--Central Arkansas University Jonathon Erb--Azusa Pacific University Juan Reveles--Northwestern Oklahoma Santos Reyes--Colorado State Pueblo Scott McNally--Friends University Jacob Mahan--University of Arkansas Kevin Minjares--Oregon University Angel Navarro--Antelope Valley Aaron Landeros--Antelope Valley Sheldon Ekstrand--University of San Diego Tyler Abbott--Chicago State Daniel Lerma--Tarleton State Jose Hernandez--CSU San Bernardino Casey Rodriguez--Fresno St. Ryan Webberley--Cal State Pamona Luke Eubank--Hawaii Jake Mavropoulos--Cal Poly SLO Patrick Weigel--University of Houston Bronson Shim--University of Hawaii Kyle Villa--Cal State LA Blake Redman--Loyola Marymont University Joshua Kubiske--Cal State East Bay Daniel Barnett--Grambling University Kevin Jamerson--San Francisco State Owen Young--University Ark. Pine Bluff Evan McMillin--UC Irvine Adam Maciel--Antelope Valley University Brandon Aoki--Midway University-Kentucky |
Draft Picks from Oxnard College |
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Year |
Name |
Position |
Team |
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1979 |
Kevin Coughlon |
OF |
Cardinals |
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1979 |
Curt Thrasher |
P |
Royals |
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1979 |
Roger Frash |
OF |
Mets |
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1980 |
Johnson Wood |
P/1B |
Brewers |
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1981 |
Rob Duran |
OF |
Brewers |
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1981 |
Kevin Gross |
P |
Phillies |
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1982 |
Mark Berry |
3B/C |
Royals |
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1982 |
Terry Pendleton |
3B |
Cardinals |
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1982 |
Scott Ninneman |
P |
Yankees |
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1983 |
Ernie Carrasco |
P |
Cardinals |
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1984 |
Scott Kershaw |
P |
Yankees |
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1984 |
Howard Hilton |
P |
Cardinals |
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1984 |
Richard Sauer |
OF |
Brewers |
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1984 |
Dan Flores |
P |
Tigers |
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1985 |
Robert Chadwick |
P |
Cubs |
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1985 |
Doug Simmons |
P |
Twins |
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1985 |
Pat Waid |
Of |
Royals |
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1985 |
Oliver Nichols |
P |
Brewers |
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1986 |
Scott Baker |
P |
A’s |
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1988 |
Tim Laker |
C |
Nationals |
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1996 |
Charles Harrington |
P |
Astros |
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1996 |
Adam Springston |
P |
Braves |
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1996 |
Josh Towers |
P |
Orioles |
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1998 |
Jack Wilson |
SS |
Cardinals |
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2002 |
Paul McAnaulty |
1B/OF |
Padres |
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2005 |
Brok Butcher |
P |
Angels |
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2006 |
Curtis Leavitt |
P |
Twins |
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2007 |
Justin Frash |
3B |
A’s |
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2007 |
Eric Komatsu |
OF |
Yankees |
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2011 |
Jesus Valdez |
Inf |
Dodgers |
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2012 |
Cody Kurz |
P |
A's |
| 2014 | Patrick Weigel | P |
Brewers |
| 2014 | Luke Eubank | P |
Indians |
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2017 |
Frankie Tostado | OF | Giants |
| 2017 | Darius Vines | P |
Cubs |