Team: Umpqua Community College RiverHawks
Conference: NWAC
College Level: JUCO
2021 Overall Record: 19-18
Location: Roseburg, OR
Head Coach: Jeremiah Robbins
Assistant Coach: Jacob Whisler
Key Returning Position Players
Mike Freund- SS, special player for us. Has a chance to be a major bat in our lineup. Special defensively, plus arm and can run.
Jason Leon- Inf/RHP Hurt most of last year. Rehabbed all summer. Defensively very solid. Can play both middle positions and third. Electric on the mound. Possible closer. The bat is starting to really develop as well. He’s a grinder!
Key Returning Pitchers
Carson Angeroth- RHP. Returning all league arm. Had a great summer in the WCL with Cowlitz. He’s a bulldog! Team leader on and off the field.
Hunter Alberini- RHP. Has grown tremendously off the field. Electric arm that is learning how to pitch. Pitched for the Bells last summer and did great. Special arm.
Key Incoming Players
Abraham Hernandez- Catcher. Plus defender that can lead our staff. Tough kid that will develop into a complete catcher. Very excited about his future.
Hunter Kublick- RHP. All the physical tools 6’5 220. Needs to develop the off speed. 90-91 fb. Bright future.
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
We are very excited about this year’s team. Coming off of our first official year of baseball since 1985, the program is ready to take the next step. We return 23 guys from last years team. If they continue to be where their feet are it will be a great season.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
We focus on being a great teammate and controlling the controllable. The team chemistry will be a huge factor in our success. It’s an exciting time to be a Riverhawk!
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
Our goals are to have an attitude of gratitude 100% of the time. To consistently be where our feet are. The south region is a very tough conference, so we need to compete with a relentless mindset. If we can do this I like our chances at the end of the year.