The Topeka Golden Giants youth Baseball teams are currently preparing for the 2010 season.
More information will be forthcoming, but if you'd like to contact the Giants about the tryouts, email us at topggiants@yahoo.com.
Jesse Schmidt:
Jesse Schmidt was Washburn's big (6'6" 200 lbs.) power-hitting first baseman. He led the team in slugging percentage, hits, RBIs, home runs, total bases, sacrifice flies, at-bats, and strikeouts in his time at Washburn.
Prior to Washburn, Jesse played locally at Shawnee Heights High School. Here's the description of his high schol career from the Ichabod media guide:
A 2001 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School, where he played baseball, basketball and football for the T-Birds. Was first team all-city and All-Centennial League and second team all-state in both baseball and basketball. Was All-Centennial League and all-city in football. Played in the Kansas All-Star games in both basketball and baseball after his senior year at Shawnee Heights. Helped Shawnee Heights to a basketball state title his junior season and a state title in baseball during his senior year. Was a nominee for Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
Jake Lenherr:
Jake Lenherr's name is found throughout the Washburn baseball record book.He is the Ichabods' career leader in strikeouts and second in victories.
The Topeka Golden Giants U18 Player fee will be $650 for 2010. Deposits of $100 are due December 1, 2009. Players are also responsible for providing Grey pants
Navy Sock,Navy belt
