Movers open
summer ball
The Hawaii Island Movers open their 19th summer baseball season tomorrow with a mixture of collegiate players and high school standouts headed to college this fall.
The Movers play 26 games plus the season-ending international tournament at home and have between 13 and 16 more in Japan. The 40 plus games Hawaii plays is on par with the numerous summer leagues on the mainland and, once again, the Movers will use wood bats.
Rich Olsen, who pitched for the Hawaii Rainbows in the 70's, spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers' organization and played in Japan and Italy, will manage the Movers. His assistants are Les Loo from Iolani, Scott Murray, a former pro player and now an Arizona Diamondbacks scout, and Garrett Yukumoto from Leilehua.
"Our players come from different programs so we're not going to make any drastic changes," said Olsen. "We're just here to try and help them along, help them get better and enhance their talents.
"For the younger players, this is an opportunity for them to get some experience at a little higher level before their freshman year in college. I think the coaches who sent their players here have confidence in us."
Three of those freshmen to be, left-hander Kaimi Mead from Roosevelt, and right-handers Jonathan Serapion from Pearl City and Darrell Fisherbaugh from Novato, Calif., are Hawaii Rainbow recruits.
The Japan trip will have the Movers playing in five cities, certainly a treat for many of the players, but it will be a demanding trip with the only off days being travel days. Olsen also thinks that a host team might even try to get an extra game in on a travel day.
The season-ending tournament will have teams from Japan and possibly a team from South Korea and the Guam National Team.
Single-game tickets cost $3. A season-ticket is available for $50. For more information, call 832-4805.
Movers travel roster
Pitchers: Derek Akimoto (Aiea, Pacific U.), Shannon Kahale (Kamehameha), Chris Loo (Iolani, Pacific U.), Patrick McGuigan (Mid-Pacific, U. San Francisco), Reid Matsushima (Punahou, UC Irvine), Tyler McCready (Iolani), Kaimi Mead (Roosevelt, UH recruit), Rich Olsen (Iolani, Hawaii), Justin Pate (Mid-Pacific, Concordia, Calif.), Jonathan Serapion (Pearl City, UH recruit). Catcher: Jay Baptista (Leilehua), Gavin Concepcion (Pearl City). Infielders: Clayton Carson (Brigham Young), Cy Donald (Mililani, USF), Royce Fukuroku (Maui HS, USF), Troy Hanzawa (Mid-Pacific), Dane Marcouiller (Cuesta), Zachary McAngus (Kamehameha, Air Force Academy), Bradley Takamori (Iolani, Loyola Marymount). Outfielders: Gavin Ng (Mililani, U. San Diego), James Strombach (Moanalua, Sacramento State).Note: Several infielders also play the outfield.
Additional players for home games
Pitchers: David Dierker (Johns Hopkins), Issac Kamai (Kamehameha), Darrell Fisherbaugh (UH recruit). Infielders: Kellan Briones (Kamehameha), Travis McGaughy (Iolani, USF), CJ Nelson (Cameron U.). Outfielders: Jonathan Ball (Lewis and Clark).
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Island Movers
Home games at Murakami Stadium; start at 6:05 p.m. unless noted
Schedule
Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (1:05 p.m.): vs. Oahu All-Stars
Tuesday, Wednesday: vs. West Oahu All-Stars
June 19, 20, 21: vs. Oahu All-Stars
June 23-July 14: Japan trip
July 18, 19, 20 (1:05 p.m.): vs. West Oahu All-Stars
July 22, 23, 24: vs. Oahu All-Stars
July 25, 26, 27 (1:05 p.m.): vs. Hawaii Collegiate All-Stars
July 29 (5 p.m. DH), 30 (5 p.m. DH), 31: vs. San Mateo (Calif.) Bulldogs
Aug. 1, 2, 3 (1:05 p.m.): vs. Hawaii Collegiate All-Stars
Aug. 7-10: Hawaii International Tournament
