Cincinnati CoBALTS Baseball Club

The Cobalts went into the 2001 Roy Hobbs World Series with a mission: show the "Over 30" Baseball Community what Cincinnati Baseball is all about. With a second place finish (in only our second year going to Ft. Myers) we did just that. Victories were recorded over the Minnesota Saints, Tennessee Naturals, Akron Diamondbacks, Knoxville Royals (2A Defending Champs), and the New Jersey Tissue Boys. Outstanding performances were turned in by many Cobalts during the 8 game tournament but it was the TOTAL TEAM that delivered the Silver Medals. Just a few highlights were: Pitching Leaders: T.R. O'Brien and Vic Carreon (2 Wins each, ERA's below 2.00), Shane Schirmer (1 Win, 4 games pitched), Dave Bauer (2 starts, 19 gutty innings), Jeff Dietz and Mick Pardee (multiple saves and holds). Offensive Leaders: Team MVP Rob Stineman, Todd Hiler, Jeff Christmann, Barry Martin, Tim Klanke and John Mulvey. Defensive Gems: Frank Arnold, John Christmann, Doug Michelsen, and Mike Barbieri Special Note: Game Winning Offensive and Defensive contributions from Brian Akers and Ken Hatfield were key to the Cobalt's success. Thanks Hilltoppers. Great Tournament Everyone (including our Fans!) But finishing second still leaves us with Unfinished Business...

Flights and reservations are set as the 2001 CoBALTS prepare for another visit to the Roy Hobbs World Series in Ft. Myers, FLA. The first four games are set and are highlighted by 2 games in the Terry Park Stadium where Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb played their minor league games. Check the schedule for opponents and times. Look forward to seeing everyone there. Be safe!

Thanks to STI Towing and Repair of Walton KY (859-485-1234) for sponsoring our Fall Season that begins Sept. 9th thru Oct. 21st. All Cobalts are invited to play in these Sunday, 7 inning games. STI has provided new shirts and caps for the Fall Season. Please check the "Schedule" and "Calendar" sections after 9/4 for times and locations.

Posting a 17-3-1 record, the CoBALTS finished as runner-ups in the State AABC Tournament this weekend. Victories over the Harrison Logans (10-0), Dayton Rebels (5-4), and Blue Note Stogies (11-8) were highlighted with many great individual performances particularly T.R. O'Brien (3 games pitched, 2 Wins, 1 Hold) and Nick Fritsch ( 10 for 15, with an OBA of .722). Despite losing to the Blue Note Stogies in the Championship Round in a 4-3 nail-biter, the CoBALTS did take the season series versus the Stogies, 2 of 3 games. These were the Stogies' only losses of the season.

Overcoming a two run deficit, the CoBALTS once again proved that they are "the team to beat" in Cincinnati winning 5-3 over the Anderson A's. For the ninth straight game a CoBALT (Doug "Laser" Michelsen) has gone deep to help seal a victory. Shannon Morgan finished the season a perfect 6-0. Greg Meyers gets the save.