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Serrano Pegged as Team USA Pitching Coach in 2010
USA Baseball announced Monday that Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Dave Serrano will serve as pitching coach for the 2010 USA Baseball National Team (Collegiate) under Head Coach Bill Kinneberg of the University of Utah.
In his first two seasons at the helm of Cal State Fullerton's baseball program, Dave Serrano has continued the Titans' long tradition of success that was set in motion years earlier by his predecessors and has already guided the school to a conference championship, two Regional titles, two Super Regional appearances and one trip to the College World Series. He has also produced nine All-Americans, a Big West Pitcher of the Year, a pair of Freshman Pitchers of the Year, and seven all-conference first teamers in his first two years back in pinstripes after serving as the Titans' pitching coach and recruiting coordinator from 1997-2004.
"Words can't describe how humbled and honored I feel to have been asked to be part of the coaching staff for Team USA next summer," Serrano said. "I will feel so blessed when I eventually get to wear the colors of our great country."
Serrano has coached 14 players who have gone on to star for USA Baseball National Teams, including current Titan shortstop Christian Colon, who played on the 2008 team and is currently in trials for the 2009 National Team. Former National Team members Todd Helton, R.A. Dickey, Kirk Saarloos, Chad Cordero, Wes Littleton, Ricky Romero and Scott Gorgen have all been tutored by Serrano on the mound, as has Tyler Pill, a 2009 Titan freshman All-American also attending the 2009 trials with Colon.
This year marked Serrano's seventh trip to the College World Series as a coach, going four times as a Titan assistant coach, once as a Tennessee assistant coach, once as skipper of UC Irvine, and once as a Titan head coach.
Seven Titans Taken in 2009 Baseball Draft
he Cal State Fullerton Titan baseball team saw seven of its players drafted in this year's First-Year Player Draft held over three days last week in at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, N.J.
The Cincinnati Reds took Josh Fellhauer (Jr., OF, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) with the 209th overall pick in the seventh round on Wednesday afternoon, making him the highest drafted Titan of 2009.
Khris Davis (Jr., OF, Glendale, Ariz.) was drafted 17 picks later by the Milwaukee Brewers, also in the 7th round. It is the second time in Davis' baseball career that he has been drafted (29th, WAS, 2006)
Fellhauer, a 2009 All-American and All-Big West Conference first-teamer, went into the draft with a .399 Fullerton batting average with a team-leading 87 hits, six home runs and 55 RBI. Davis, also a first-team All-Big West Conference outfielder, paced the league with 16 home runs and 25 doubles in his third season in a Titan uniform.
Seniors Jared Clark (12th round), Dustin Garneau (19th round) and Joe Scott (41st round) will all move into professional baseball together as the Colorado Rockies took all three veterans over the last two days of the draft.
Clark (Sr., 1B, Castaic, Calif.) heads into this week's College World Series with a team-leading 81 RBI with 12 home runs and 82 hits. The first baseman is also hitting .363 and has stolen 14 bases. He and Scott have both been drafted three times, Clark by three different teams (21st, CLE, 2007 and 45th, LAA, 2008).
Scott (Sr., INF, Corona, Calif.), a three-time draftee, has been an unexpected bonus with the bat for the Titans in 2009, driving in 39 runs from the bottom of the Titan order. The middle infielder is hitting a career-best .313 heading into the College World Series and has provided exceptional defense from second base. He was selected twice previously (39th and 41st) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007 and 2008.
Garneau (Sr., C, San Pedro, Calif.), an All-Big West Honorable Mention, has been an unsung hero guiding a young Titan pitching staff to the fourth-best ERA in the nation, and is also hitting 50 points higher than his career average at .293 in 2009.
The Detroit Tigers selected junior right-hander Michael Morrison in the 29th round, making him the first Titan selected by Detroit since RHP Lauren Gagnier signed with them as a 10th rounder in 2006. Morrison comes into the week with a 1-2 overall record with four saves and a 3.10 ERA in 20 innings.
And despite much playing time over the last half of the 2009 campaign, Kyle Witten (Jr., RHP, Bakersfield) was picked up in the 42nd round (1,261th overall) by the Seattle Mariners. Witten finished his season with a 4-3 record and a 6.14 ERA over 44 innings as both a starter and reliever. Witten is now a four-time draftee. He was selected by the Atlanta Braves out of high school (25th) and then twice by the Minnesota Twins in 2007 and 2008 (26th and 22nd, respectively).
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How do I pick the right baseball camp or showcase to attend?
Great question and we would recommend that you attend as many as possible. Pick a college or showcase from our website that works for your schedule, budget and location. Once you are there, make sure you ask the coaches questions that will help you with future decisions.
Ask the coach, "What level of school should I be going after", "do I have a chance to play college baseball", "would you recommend I try out for Division I,II, or III?". The answers to these questions should assist you in the decision of which camps or showcases to attend in the future.
What do college coaches look for at camps & showcases?
Depending on your camp location, coaches are looking for players that stand out or they are looking for players who play positions that they need to fill.
Just be yourself and let your skills showcase themselves. Don't try to push to do something special, just work hard, be ready for camp, look the part and let nature take it's course. If you present yourself professionally, work hard and have a good attitude, the coaches will notice you.
How old do I have to be to attend a College baseball camp?
It always depends on the College baseball camp or showcase you are attending. Under all the locations on our site there is listed the specific age for the specific event. Most College baseball programs have prospect camps, youth camps, showcases or specific training camps and should be able to accommodate most age groups.
What should I bring to my baseball camp or showcase camp?
Many times the camp itself will have a recommended list of items to bring to camp, but here are a few things to help you. All position players should bring a bat and glove. Look like a baseball player by wearing a hat, jersey, belt, baseball socks, etc. You need to look the part. If you are a catcher, have your own gear. Hitters, bring your bat and helmet just in case. Don't expect to use the college's equipment and you must be ready to go! Borrow something from a teammate or coach if you do not have one.
Bring a snack just in case, you never know how long you will have to wait to train, get seen, etc.
How do I prepare for a baseball camp or showcase?
Be in good physical and mental shape. As always you should be eating well with a proper diet for a athlete. Have your arm in shape and ready to go. Go into it with a positive attitude. Attending a college camp is a terrific opportunity to be evaluated by a college coaching staff and you want to be prepared.
The difference between a showcase & a prospect camp?
Traditionally Prospect Camps are held by a specific college coaching staff looking to find players for their program only. A showcase invites many different college coaching staff's to attend thus the player is able to be seen by a wide variety of programs.
Both are great events to attend and can be very beneficial to your future as a college athlete.
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