Jason Vavao -  What is your complete name (first, middle, last) Jason Mayne Vavao -  Please explain your Samoan heritage. I am half samoan from my father’s side.  My grandfather was born in western samoa but grew up in Leone. -  How did you start playing baseball? I started playing Tee ball and never stopped playing after that. -  What high school did you play baseball at? I went to Carson High school -  Have your ever been drafted by a MLB team? I was drafted in the 16th round by Cincinnati Reds in 2001 -  What college did you attend, during what years and what position did you...
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Benny Agbyani, a former Major Leaguer most noted for his contribution to the New York Mets World Series team in the early 2000′s is currently playing in Japan.  Watch this video on the crowd chanting for Benny.  Not everyday does an entire country create a chant for you. Random Information # Appeared on the Howard Stern radio show around the time the New York Mets faced the Yankees in the 2000 World Series. He predicted the Mets would win the series in 5 games, which they did not. The Yankees, however, did win in five games. # Went by the nickname of Hawaiian Punch during his tenure...
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Wes Littleton, Samoan native who has played on the American Samoa National Baseball team, currently was located playing at a high level winter baseball league in Puerto Rico.  Major League players often play here along with young prospects as well as minor leaguers being groomed for the big show. Littleton faced one batter in relief before he was replaced.  Other Brewer prospects in Puerto Rico are Raul Casanova & Carlos Corporan.  Littleton started off the 2009 season with the Boston Red Sox, after being traded from the Texas Rangers who Littleton spent some time in the Big Leagues...
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The American Samoa National Olympic Committee have agreed to accept help from the IBAF. The American Samoa National Olympic Committee president Ben Solaita and Parks & Recreation Director Semo Ve’ave’a have agreed to accept help from the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and its regional branch, the Oceania Baseball Confederation. Murray Cook, a Projects Development Officer for the IBF, will be sent to American Samoa to conduct an inspection of the baseball stadium and the Little League field. He will provide recommendations that can be reviewed and implemented to ensure a safe...
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FUKUOKA (Kyodo) The Softbank Hawks have acquired outfielder Chris Aguila and right-hander Brian Falkenborg, the Pacific League club said Sunday. The 29-year-old Aguila is a .230 career hitter with three home runs and 16 RBIs in 149 major league games over four seasons with the Florida Marlins and New York Mets. He spent most of the 2008 season at Triple-A New Orleans, hitting .295 with 29 homers and 73 RBIs in 116 games. Falkenborg, 30, had a 2-3 record in 25 relief appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in 2008. Softbank has also agreed to a contract extension with...
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Carson, CA – Cal State Dominguez Hills has named Murphy Su’a as the baseball head coach, it was announced this afternoon by CSUDH Director of Athletics Patrick Guillen. Su’a, who was appointed interim head coach on August 28, 2006, after former head coach George Wing announced his retirement, becomes just the 4th head coach in the program’s history after spending the six previous years donned in Cardinal and Gold, including five as an assistant coach prior to the 2006 ...
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Mathis “Massive” Huff - What is your complete name (first, middle, last) Mathis Martin Huff - Please explain your Samoan heritage. Grand Father is Joseph Pritchard of Leone Married Grand Mother is Mary Jewett Mother is Ruth Adeline Pritchard Married Buck Mathis Huff of Little Rock, AK. They moved to American Samoa in 1952 and had 8 children (7 girls and 1 boy) the 6 younger children were all born and raised in American Samoa, before leaving the Island to live in the Southern California area in 1968. I am very proud to be from American Samoa and continue to research my family tree which...
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Fetters’ body tells him it’s time Mike Fetters never lacked for enthusiasm or passion or zeal during his 19 seasons in professional baseball. It was obvious, watching his demonstrative actions on the mound or when television cameras caught him prowling up and down a dugout firing up his teammates. Fetters will carry that same attitude into his new career as a sports agent for the Beverly Hills Sports Council. The 6-foot-4 right-hander officially retired this spring. He was in the major leagues for 16 years with the CaliforniaŽAnaheim Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics,...
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Right-Handed Pitcher 6-4, 210, Torrance, CA/West HS At BYU SENIOR – (2006): Selected as a Cougar Club Scholar Athlete … missed the bulk of the season due to an elbow injury. JUNIOR – (2005): Tied for the team lead with six victories, saves (3) and appearances (21) … pitched well in a come-from-behind 11-9 victory at UNLV, striking out four in 3.2 innings and giving up no walks and two hits … again gave up no walks in a 4-1 victory at Utah Valley State for his second save of the season in four innings … struck out five in the final three innings vs....
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed top draft pick Matt Tuiasosopo on Friday. Tuiasosopo was selected in the third round of last month’s draft, the 93rd overall pick. Seattle was without a selection in first or second round. “We are very excited to get Matt signed and on the field,” said Bob Fontaine, vice president of scouting. “He is an excellent athlete with outstanding baseball instincts and leadership skills.” Fontaine said Tuiasosopo will be assigned to the Peoria Mariners of the Arizona League. The signing is a blow to the University of Washington...
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