2005 S e a s o n

Patch 2005 Season

The Rebel Softball Club offense didn’t fully come together until after the Mid-Season break. Since then, however, The Rebel lineup has looked like the deep, well-rounded group of hitters most expected it to be when the club acquired Nathan DeRohan in early June.

DeRohan especially has taken off in the second half, slashing .767/.851/1.542 with 18 extra base hits and 25 RBI. Only Rick Garza and Chris Minor have driven in more runs in that span. After eliminating his leg kick, outfielder Steve Guarini ignited the lineup out of the lead-off spot with his ability to hit the ball to all fields and elite speed.

Summer League Standing

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Summer Roster

Pitchers		Catchers		Infielders		Outfielders		Utility Players
Jeff Wilson		Jonathan Schumacher		Dallas Rixie		David Hill		Chris Minor
				Kevin Lowery		Marco Cenventes		Jerry Vasquez
				Nathan DeRohan		Mike Sroka		Tony Cauvall
				Ralph Lozano		Rick Garza
				Ross Jensen		Steve Guarini
				Steve Turk		Tim O'Connor

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Summer Stats

Player	Poss	G	P.A.	A.B.	Runs	O.B.	Hits	1B	2B	3B	HR	OPS	RBI	BB	AVG	RE
Chris Minor	P	15	51	49	26	34	29	19	5	3	2	1.606	27	2	.592	3
Jeff Wilson	P	32	111	98	28	62	49	42	1	5	1	1.202	26	13	.500	0
Jerry Vasquez	C	23	75	65	16	45	33	30	3	0	0	1.154	29	10	.508	2
Jon Schumacher	C	37	124	104	47	69	45	44	1	0	0	.998	21	20	.433	4
Ralph Lozano	1B	34	123	116	54	75	66	47	9	2	8	1.498	47	7	.569	2
Steve Turk	2B	34	109	99	35	62	49	48	1	0	0	1.074	30	10	.495	3
Tony Cauvall	2B	8	27	22	6	14	9	8	0	1	0	1.019	7	5	.409	0
Kevin Lowery	3B	12	46	43	24	29	22	8	9	1	4	1.677	18	3	.512	4
Ross Jensen	3B	26	97	79	32	64	43	33	6	0	4	1.432	46	18	.544	3
Natahn DeRohan	SS	28	110	102	54	75	65	40	9	13	3	1.751	44	8	.637	2
Dallas Rixie	SS	12	46	44	19	29	21	18	2	1	0	1.198	13	2	.477	3
Rick Garza	LF	38	139	131	62	84	74	42	17	3	12	1.619	76	8	.565	2
David Hill	LC	21	80	69	37	47	32	21	4	5	2	1.342	15	11	.464	4
Steve Guarini	LC	16	62	54	31	41	32	25	3	4	0	1.457	15	8	.593	2
Tim O’Connor	RC	23	81	77	29	48	43	37	3	2	1	1.281	23	4	.465	1
Marco Cenveantes	RF	32	105	83	33	63	38	36	2	0	0	1.082	25	22	.458	3
Mike Sroka	RF	24	77	72	23	35	27	23	1	1	2	.955	21	5	.375	3

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Most Valuable Player

Nathan DeRohan was terrific in 2005. The man seems to be able to do it all: rob base hits, steal extra bases, and crush the ball. He won a Gold Glove. He reached base at a .600 clip and delivered 25 extra-base hits in 28 games. He was the man on the Rebels, but never believed he was The Man in the Lake County Leagues. The All-Star infielder Nathan DeRohan hit .637 / .682 / 1.069 with 3 home runs, 9 doubles and 13 triples in 28 games. The Come-Back Player of the Year award winner, proved quite versatile as well, starting games at shortstop, second base and left center field throughout the season. DeRohan incredible 7.6 WAR season marked the second time in his big league career, the other being that 2003 rookie campaign, in which he registered a 8+ WAR. Undoubtedly DeRohan has been one of softball’s best since his arrival.

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The Rebels 2004 playoffs run. This version of the Rebels won 31 games, and took second place on Tuesday night, earned three Gold Gloves Awards, Silver Slugger Award, and the Comeback Player of the Year Award. It also had three members in the lineup who each recorded over 50 Runs. It was also a team that featured Nathan DeRohan, Rick Garza, and Ralph Lozano, who became known collectively as the MV3, since all three players were in the running for the MVP Award. By August of 2004, this team looked like a sure Championship winner and maybe the greatest team ever assembled by the Rebel Softball Club. It was an offensive steamroller and defensive juggernaut that seemed unstoppable as it went into the All-City Playoffs Tournament.

However, this is the team that fell short of a City Championship title, being swept by the Jesse Oak’s and then Z-Force club in two games. Therefore, can a team be called the greatest team in franchise history and still not win a City Championship? I believe you can and this version of the Rebel Softball Club could be called, at the least, one of the greatest.

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Rookie of the Year

One of the biggest single factors in the Rebels’ improvement this season was the solidification of the status of 24-year-old right fielder Tim O’Connor as one of softball’s best and youngest superstars. The Rookie of the Year award winner Tim O’Connor hit for a .558 / .593 / .688 slash line with 7 extra base hits, 23 RBI, and 29 runs scored.

Tim O’Connor made his team debut on June 2nd, 2005 against Cardinal Health at Jefferson North, going 1 for 3. Collected his first triple on Tuesday June 14th, 2005 vs. Go Jo’s Softball, Gm.1 at Belvedere North. Collected his home run on Thursday June 30th, 2005 vs. Club 18 Softball, Gm.2 at Belvedere North.

Team Memorabilia

FanEdgeCardIndividualNathan2005

FanEdgeCardIndividualTim2005

This is a genuine softball card of the famous shortstop, Nathan DeRohan and Rookie outfielder Tim O'Connor. DeRohan card was made during his last days with the Rebels. This is an authentic card of young shortstop super star and Rookie of the Year Tim O’Connor comes with a certificate of authenticity on the back of the card.

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