One thing I've learned after playing professional baseball for over a decade, evaluating thousands of players, and watching countless recruiting classes...
The goal is NOT to be the best player at 16.
The goal is to become the best player you can be at 20, 22, 25... when your body, mind, and game are truly coming together.
Play other sports.
Compete often.
Train with purpose.
Embrace adversity.
Become a great teammate.
Become an even better person.
I've seen plenty of players peak early.
The ones who never stop developing are usually the ones we're still talking about years later.
Build your floor. Chase your ceiling.
If you wear a pinstripe top…you have to wear pinstripe pants.
If you wear pinstripe pants, you can wear a solid top…but it cannot be white.
These are the baseball uniform rules set forth by the Baseball Gods. I do not make them.
Skip Johnson has talked a lot about "the dugout" throughout Oklahoma's run, the other guys who haven't seen the field as much as they did during the regular season still supporting their teammates
I asked Skip about that today:
"It's uncommon at every level. I mean, from Little League all the way up. When their kid's not playing, all they hear is the negative energy. These guys really have been selfless."
"Man, if you can teach those young men to be selfless in a selfish world, is really big to me. It's really big to me. When nobody cares who gets the credit, you can do amazing things. It's pretty amazing."
#Sooners:
THANK YOU, AGOURA! ❤️⚾️
As our playoff run came to an end, I want to take a moment to thank the entire Agoura community.
To our students, parents, alumni, teachers, administrators, youth players, and fans—thank you for showing up for these young men. The energy, support, and pride you brought to every playoff game meant more than you'll ever know.
High school sports are about so much more than wins and losses. They're about community. They're about creating memories that last a lifetime. Watching our stands fill up, hearing the crowd behind us, and seeing Agoura come together to support these players was something truly special.
These boys poured their hearts and souls into this season. They worked, competed, battled adversity, and represented Agoura with class. To see them rewarded with the support they received throughout this playoff run was incredibly meaningful.
On behalf of our players and coaching staff, thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and making this season one we'll never forget.
The future of Agoura Baseball is bright, and we're just getting started.
#AgouraBaseball #Chargers #Family #WeCompete
@AHS_Chargers@latsondheimer@Tarek_Fattal@vcspreps@EliavAppelbaum@TheAcornSports
ALL-VENTURA COUNTY.
The hardware keeps coming to Agoura.
⭐️ First Team All-Ventura County
• Donovan Anthony @Donovan77351701
• Braden Oliver @BradenOliver_5
• Tyler Starling @tylerstarlingg7
⭐️ Second Team All-Ventura County
• Zach Partee @ZachPartee_31
Four Chargers recognized among Ventura County’s best.
Talent. Toughness. Consistency.
A well-earned honor for four players who helped set the standard for Agoura Baseball all season long.
Tom Brady shares what he tells every college athlete he meets and it's not what they expect.
"I hope this experience is hard for you. I hope it's not easy."
"I hope today in this game you're losing in the 4th quarter and you look at each other in the eye and try to figure out solutions to how you're gonna win the game."
"That's how you're gonna find out what you're made of."
You find out who you are when you are challenged. Expect adversity. Expect tough moments.
"Life is hard. The challenges of life are hard."
"This program is hard. It's built on toughness. It's built on resilience. And that's what I wanna see from this team."
You can't wish for easy or hope for easy.
Adversity is a gift if you let it be.
(🎥 Fox)
Colton Junge, RHP, Agoura HS — Earned Honorable Mention All-Marmonte League honors after serving as one of the Chargers’ most dependable arms out of the bullpen. Junge thrived in high-pressure situations, inheriting 21 runners and allowing just one to score all season—an incredible testament to his composure, competitiveness, and ability to shut down rallies. Time and again, he delivered when his team needed him most, making him a key piece of Agoura’s success this season. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor. #AllMarmonteLeague #AgouraBaseball
Donovan Anthony @Donovan77351701, LHP, Agoura HS — Named 2nd Team All-Marmonte League after a tremendous season on the mound for the Chargers. The Hawaii Pacific commit consistently delivered quality innings, attacked hitters with confidence, and proved to be one of Agoura’s most dependable arms. A fierce competitor with outstanding work ethic and leadership, Anthony played a major role in the Chargers’ success this season. Congratulations on a well-earned honor. #AllMarmonteLeague #AgouraBaseball @Tarek_Fattal@latsondheimer@vcspreps@EliavAppelbaum@EthanAHanson
Cooper Stutler @cooperstutler26, Agoura HS — Earned Honorable Mention All-Marmonte League recognition following a strong season for the Chargers. Stutler consistently contributed in key moments, bringing toughness, versatility, and a team-first mentality every time he stepped on the field. His hard work, dedication, and impact throughout the season helped drive Agoura’s success and earned him well-deserved recognition among the league’s top players. Congratulations on a great season and a well-earned honor. #AllMarmonteLeague #AgouraBaseball
Zach Partee @ZachPartee_31, RHP, Agoura HS — Named Marmonte League Co-Pitcher of the Year after a dominant freshman campaign on the mound. Partee emerged as one of the league’s top arms, showcasing poise beyond his years, a competitive edge, and the ability to deliver in big-game situations. His impressive season helped lead the Chargers throughout the year and established him as one of the brightest young talents in Southern California baseball. Congratulations on an incredible and well-deserved honor. #MarmonteLeagueCoPitcherOfTheYear #AgouraBaseball @Tarek_Fattal@latsondheimer@vcspreps@EliavAppelbaum@EthanAHanson
All-Marmonte League 2026 baseball selections.
Westlake’s Caden Atkinson named Player of the Year. Agoura’s Zach Partee and Westlake’s Micah Cummins named co-Pitcher of the Year.
There is no Lawrence regional without Ritch Price and that’s a hill that I’m willing to dying on.
Fitz has built a team that can play in one.
Skip built a stadium and facility that could potentially host one.
Can’t have one without the other.
Rock Chalk!