Holland sentinel best of 2016 winners12/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Carl Yastrzemski’s grandson, Mike Yastrzemski, is playing at the Triple-A level in the Baltimore Orioles organization. ![]() Several Hall of Famers have relatives coming up through the ranks.Two of his grandfather’s brothers, Hector and Tommy, also played in the majors. Trei Cruz was drafted out of high school in the 35 th round of the draft by the Houston Astros, the team his grandfather (Jose) and father (Jose Jr.) previously played for.His uncle, Aaron Boone, was also a major-leaguer. His family tree includes great-grandfather Ray Boone, grandfather Bob Boone, and father Bret Boone. If he were to eventually make it to the majors, he would become part of the first four-generation family of major leaguers. Jake Boone was drafted out of high school in the 38 th round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals.Some of the more noteworthy relatives from the 2017 season include the following: The increase stems from the six additional seasons since the book was published, as well as the inclusion of additional minor league players and major league non-players I have discovered since then. That’s more than double the number I had initially identified in my Family Ties book through the 2011 season. My entire database now has over 7,400 individuals (all years) representing over 12,000 relationships. My sources of information are primarily based on the major league team media guides, Major League Baseball websites, selected baseball magazines, and searches of the internet for current articles in newspapers and posts on blogs and websites. But I believe it results in one of the most comprehensive databases of baseball relatives information that I’m aware of. The process involved in the compilation activity requires arduous and time-consuming research. I just completed my annual compilation and have posted the results on my Baseball Relatives website. Join us now, and thank you.Some of you already know one of my special interests in baseball research is identifying all the professional baseball players, managers, coaches, scouts, executives, broadcasters, owners, front office personnel, umpires, and clubhouse staff who have a relative that was also in some capacity in pro baseball. If stories like the one you just read matter, help us keep the Sentinel different and still here when you need us, for everyone. Even if you can’t give right now, click here to subscribe to our free daily email E-ditions. Join our mission by clicking below and providing even a few dollars a month, or more if you’re able. We need readers like you to become partners and help us. The costs of producing top-notch journalism are steep. Our print editions are free on stands across the region, and our daily email E-ditions are free just for signing up, to anyone.īut we need your help to carry out this essential mission. Factual reporting is crucial to a sound democracy, a solid community and a satisfying life. Like you, we know how critical accurate and factual information are in making the best decisions about, well, everything that matters. The Sentinel not only cares deeply about bringing our readers accurate and critical news, we insist all of the crucial stories we provide are available for everyone - for free. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Brie Oakley, Grandview (2017) GIRLS TRACK & FIELD (3): Ana Holland, Regis Jesuit (2013) Megan Kaltenbach, Smoky Hill (2003, 2002 & 2001) Trina Edmond, Aurora Central (1989) GIRLS BASKETBALL (6): Sienna Betts, Grandview (2023) Lauren Betts, Grandview (2022 & 2021) Fran Belibi, Regis Jesuit (2019) Michaela Onyenwere, Grandview (2015, 2016 & 2017) Justine Hall, Regis Jesuit (2014) Diani Akigbogun, Regis Jesuit (2013)īASEBALL (3): Dallas Macias, Regis Jesuit (2022) Max George, Regis Jesuit (2014) Greg Bird, Grandview (2011)īOYS TRACK & FIELD (5): Blake Yount, Smoky Hill (2015) Jeremy Rankin, Overland (2007) Ryan Deak, Smoky Hill (2004) Brent Vaughn, Smoky Hill (2003) Pat Manson, Aurora Central (1986) GIRLS SOCCER (2): Jordan Nytes, Grandview (2022) Beth West, Grandview (2008)īOYS SOCCER (3): Ben Beckman, Grandview (2022) Miguel Rosales, Smoky Hill (2007 & 2006) Brian Mullan, Regis Jesuit (1997)īOYS BASKETBALL (4): Kenny Foster, Smoky Hill (2019) Colbey Ross, Eaglecrest (2016 & 2017) Bud Thomas, Regis Jesuit (2010 & 2009) Ben Baum, Eaglecrest (1993) VOLLEYBALL (4): Shannon Webb, Cherokee Trail (2016) Lauren VanOrden, Grandview (2008) Rachel Holloway, Smoky Hill (2005) Ashley Nu’u, Smoky Hill (2003) AURORA’S ALL-TIME COLORADO GATORADE PLAYERS OF THE YEARįOOTBALL (5): Jaleel Awini, Rangeview (2011) Zach Latimer, Gateway (2002) Damian Brown, Eaglecrest (1995) Scott Bentley, Overland (1993) Ernest Williams, Rangeview (1990) ![]()
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