SoCalGoldScoutingService.com
Staff
Randy Habert
Randy has been involved in
the game of baseball for over 4 decades. A native of New York, Randy has
held the position of head coach on the High School, College and Amateur baseball
levels. Randy's book on baseball drills, "The No Frills Skills &
Drills Baseball Handbook," is due out shortly. Randy now resides in
San Diego and has coached and scouted in the area since his relocation 7 years
ago.
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Derrel Thomas
Derrel
played 15 seasons in the Major Leagues. He collected 1143 hits and stole
149 bases. His career began as the #1 overall pick in the 1969 Draft by
the Houston Astros. His pure athleticism and tremendous versatility
became Derrel's trademark and served as a testament to his adaptability and
knowledge of the game. As a Dodger, Derrel competed in Two League
Championship Series and played on a World Championship Team. Derrel now
coaches a Collegiate Summer League Team in the Western Baseball Association which
is a member of the National Baseball Congress. His team the Rancho Belago
Rockets have gone to Wichita twice to participate in the NBC World
Series. He also does several youth Baseball clinics throughout the
year. Derrel also does clinics with the Los Angeles Dodgers as well.
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Brent Mayne
Brent was a solid defensive catcher and a excellent contact hitter. He
played his college baseball at Cal St. Fullerton. In 1989 Brent was
selected in the 1st round (13th overall) of the Major League baseball draft by
the Kansas City Royals. He went on to play 15 years in Major League
Baseball for the Royals, Rockies, Giants and DiamondBacks among
others. Brent played in 1145 Big League games and made a trip to the
postseason with the 2004 Los Angeles Dodgers.
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James Lofton
James was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1993 Draft. He made his
MLB debut in 2001 with the Boston Red Sox. James played 14 seasons with
the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles
organizations. He is currently a coach of the Rancho Belago Rockets
summer collegiate team. They are in the Western Baseball Association
which is a member of the National Baseball Congress. James also
has a Baseball Academy in Riverside County.
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Bobby Castillo
Bobby played 9 seasons in
Major League Baseball. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and
Minnesota Twins. Bobby won a world championship with the Dodgers in
1981. He is currently very active working with the Dodgers.
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Kevin Olsen
Kevin Olsen was taken in the 26th round of the MLB 1998 draft by the Florida
Marlins. Prior to the MLB draft Kevin pitched for the University of
Oklahoma. Kevin pitched at the Major League level from 2001-2003 for the
Florida Marlins under manager Jack McKeon. In 2001 Kevin compiled a 1.20
ERA and in 2003 he averaged a strikeout an inning. A local talent born in
Covina, California. Kevin currently works as a pitching instructor out of
Hitsville Batting Facility in Murrieta, California.
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Rudy
Law
Rudy
played for 7 years in Major League Baseball. During his time he
played for three different organizations, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago
White Sox and Kansas City Royals. In 1982 the speedy outfielder swiped 36
bases, and then in 1983 he stole 77 bases both times as a member of the Chicago
White Sox. Currently, Rudy is involved with several youth Baseball
clinics.
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Calvin Pickering
Calvin a 5 year Major League Veteran was drafted in 1995 by the Baltimore
Orioles. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox and
Kansas City Royals. He was born in St. Thomas of the Virgin
Islands. An imposing figure at 6'5" and 285 pounds Calvin was
capable of hitting balls out of sight.
