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Tim Wheeler becomes highest selection in Hornet history
Junior outfielder Tim Wheeler became Sacramento State's highest draft pick ever, after he was selected with the 32nd pick in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
Wheeler, a native of Sacramento, became the school's first two-time first team all-Western Athletic Conference selection in 2009. The centerfielder hit .385 on the season with 18 home runs and 72 runs batted in, setting the school's single season RBI record in the process. He also broke the school's all-time RBI mark in just three seasons, boasting 142 in his career. Wheeler hit .457 on the season with runners in scoring position, and .451 with runners on base, while amassing 15 stolen bases and five outfield assists. Wheeler ranked in the top 30 nationally in six categories, with his highest ranking coming in RBI.
A product of El Camino HS, Wheeler was a third team preseason All-American by Baseball America after being named to the Cape Cod League All-Star team in the summer of 2008. He was named team MVP for the Orleans Cardinals in the league after leading his team in hits and leading the league in stolen bases.
As a sophomore in 2008, Wheeler hit .330 with three home runs, 43 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. He tied for the longest hitting streak in the WAC on the season, hitting safely in 20 consecutive games while posting 17 multi-hit games. In 2007 as a freshman, Wheeler hit .310 with six home runs, improving his average to .352 inside of WAC play.
Prior to Wheeler, Erik Bennett (1989) and Chris Kinsey (2003) were the highest draft picks in the program's history, with both being selected in the fourth round. He was the only player from the WAC to be selected in the first round.
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John Smith
Head Coach: Sacramento State University
One of the West Coast's longest tenured coaches, Sacramento State graduate John Smith continues his quest to build Hornet baseball into a major Division I power entering his 30th year.
After recording his 800th career win last season, Smith begins his third year of play in the Western Athletic Conference after advancing to the postseason conference tournament the past two seasons. In addition, two of Smith's recruits, third baseman David Flores and outfielder Montana Dye, received all-WAC honors. Flores was named first team all-WAC, while Dye earned second team honors.
Since taking over the program in November of 1978, Smith has produced 16 winning seasons, including 11 years with at least 30 wins and four years with at least 40 wins. In his 28 seasons as a head coach, he has posted 793 victories. The 793 wins and his 28-year tenure are also the most by any coach in Sacramento State baseball history. If Smith gets to his 800th victory this season, he will own the most wins by a head coach in Sacramento State athletics history.
A strong recruiter, baseball tactician and program administrator, Smith took the 1988 Hornets to the finals of the NCAA Division II World Series. He has led the Hornets to NCAA postseason appearances four times during his tenure, winning two regional crowns and two trips to the NCAA Div. II Championship
Reggie Christiansen
Assistant Coach: Sacramento State University
Reggie Christiansen, who has spent the past four seasons as the head baseball coach at South Dakota State, was hired as an assistant coach on July 2, 2008.
Christiansen was given the task of building a Division I baseball program during his four seasons with the Jackrabbits, taking over at the beginning of their reclassification period. Christiansen posted a 96-113 record at South Dakota State, turning a 12-win team in Division II a year previous to his hire in 2004 into a team that won the Division I Independent Tournament in 2007, collecting a 34-19 record. He will serve as recruiting coordinator for the Hornets, and will also be the team's hitting instructor.
Prior to his arrival at South Dakota State, Christiansen was an assistant at the University of Kansas under Ritch Price for two seasons. During his time with the Jayhawks he served as first base coach and worked as a hitting instructor, while also overseeing the outfielders.
He spent the 2002 season as the head coach of his alma mater, Menlo College, in Atherton, Calif, where he had previously spent time as an assistant coach from 1997-99. He spent the 2001 season as the head coach in his hometown at Ferndale High School, and also spent time with three summer teams as an assistant coach, working with the San Mateo Bulldogs, the Humboldt Crabs and the Topeka Capitals.
Jim Barr
Assistant Coach: Sacramento State University
A 12-year standout in the major leagues, Jim Barr returns for his 14th season as the Hornets' pitching coach. He is the most experienced baseball pitcher to ever coach in the Hornet program.
A starter for most of his 454-game career (1971-83), Barr finished his career with the San Francisco Giants in 1983. He was drafted six separate times before ultimately signing with the Giants in 1970. After only five months in the minors, Barr made the move to the majors.
He spent the first seven years of his big-league career in the National League with the Giants, followed by two years in the American League with the California Angels, one year at AAA Edmonton, and a final comeback with the Giants in 1983.
Barr's accomplishments in the majors include a record 41 retired batters in a row over two games in 1972. Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks tied the record in 2007, putting Barr and the Hornet program in the spotlight. Barr was featured with Jenks in an interview that aired nationally on ESPNews.
In his big league career, Barr ranked in the top 10 in earned run average among National League pitchers for two seasons.
His career statistics include a record of 101-112, a 3.56 ERA and only 469 walks in 2,065.1 innings pitched. He ranks high in the Giants' record book in many different categories. Barr is third in career shutouts with 20, fourth in complete games with 59 and wins with 90.
In 1999, Barr was named by The Sacramento Bee as the Giants' best right-handed pitcher of the 1970s. He was also on-hand with numerous former Giants to throw out the final pitch at Candlestick Park at the end of the 1999 season.
As a collegiate standout, Barr helped lead the University of Southern California to a pair of NCAA championships (1968, 1970). He graduated from USC in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
John Callahan
Assistant Coach: Sacramento State University
Callahan joined the Sacramento State baseball program coaching staff after 18 successful seasons at Elk Grove High School. Starting in 1986, Callahan served as the head coach of the Thundering Herd's freshman baseball team. During his tenure, Callahan coached his team to a 56-game winning streak that spanned over three seasons. His teams also came away with undefeated seasons in 2000 and 2001.
At Elk Grove, Callahan worked under the leadership of Gary Dreher, Jeff Carlson and former Sacramento State assistant Rusty McLain. In 1970, Callahan graduated from Monrovia HS in Monrovia, Calif., before relocating to Sacramento in 1975.
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CSUS Camp FAQs
Q. What is your refund policy?
A. We do not offer refunds on canceled campers, just a future camp credit if you decide to cancel, but we do have what is called "Cancellation Protection".
We offer basic Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. This allows us to keep our prices low and provide the best service possible. Due at the time of registration, Cancellation Protection entitles you to a full refund of camp fees should you cancel your registration more than 14 days prior to the start of an overnight camp, and 7 days prior to the start of a day camp. If you cancel within 14 or 7 days of the start of your session, we will give you a camp credit for all money paid.
The credit is valid for three years from camp date at any of our camps, clinics or prospect events. Credit with insurance is transferable to family members or friends, and good toward a future camp.
Q. What should I bring to my baseball camp or showcase camp?
A. Many times the camp itself will have a recommended list of items to bring to camp, but here are a few things to help you. All position players should bring a bat and glove. Look like a baseball player by wearing a hat, jersey, belt, baseball socks, etc. You need to look the part. If you are a catcher, have your own gear. Hitters, bring your bat and helmet just in case. Don't expect to use the college's equipment and you must be ready to go! Borrow something from a teammate or coach if you do not have one.
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