2016 Catalyst Cardinal Rosters


The 2016 Catalyst Cardinals had a great summer with both teams (18u & 16u). The 18u finished the season with a 38-10 record notching 3 tournament wins, 1 runner-up, and 2 final four appearances.
The 16u squad finished with a 24-16 record, taking home the Independent State Championship. We want to thank all of the players and parents involved for a great experience.

Catalyst Cardinals 18u Roster

Ozzy Zavala #12

Pos: RHP/OF
Year: SR
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Ozzy Pitching 1 – June 2016

George Hurlbert #2

Pos: OF/RHP
Year: SR (return)
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Damian Padilla #24

Pos: RHP/INF
Year: SR
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Riley Grivette #7

Pos: LHP
Year: SR (Return)
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Adam Buelter #13

Pos: RHP
Year: SR (return)
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Christian Stone #3

Pos: INF
Year: SR
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Ray Ruiz #15

Pos: OF/RHP
Year: SR
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Jakob Pigati #18

Pos: OF
Year: JR
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Nick Pottle #8

Pos: RHP/OF
Year: JR
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Evan Reiter #10

Pos: INF/P/C
Year: JR
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Pepe Robles #16

Pos: C/P/UTIL
Year: JR
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Matt Kneeskern #17

Pos: 1B/DH/Util
Year: JR
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Cole Carey #20

Pos: RHP
Year: JR
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Jared Campbell #5

Pos: INF/Util
Year: JR
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Tanner Robberson #21

Pos: C/Util
Year: SO
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2016 Statistical Highlights


Team ERA


The Catalyst Cardinals posted a team ERA of 1.90 without having a player over a 2.50 ERA


  • Cole Carey .700 ERA
  • Ozzy Zavala 1.20 ERA
  • Damian Padilla 1.94 ERA

38-10 Record


Playing top competition the Catalyst Cardinals won 38 games in their second season


  • Wins: 38
  • Losses: 10
  • Tournament Championships: 3

Batting Average


The Catalyst Cardinals had a team batting average of .315 in 2016


  • Christian Stone .438 BA
  • Matt Kneeskern .367 BA
  • Pepe Robles .347 BA

18u Cardinals

1. Jakob Pigati – OF – JR.
2. Nick Pottle – P/OF – JR.
3. Osvaldo Zavala – P/OF – SR.
4. George Hurlbert – OF/P – SR. (return)
5. Cole Carey – P/INF – JR.
6. Damian Padilla – INF/P – SR.
7. Evan Reiter – INF/P – JR.
8. Christian Stone – INF/P – SR.
9. Jared Campbell – INF – JR.
10. Adam Buelter – P/INF – SR. (return)
11. Jose Pepe Robles – P/C/UTIL – JR.
12. Riley Grivette – P/INF – SR. (return)
13. Matt Kneeskern – INF – JR.
14. Taylor Davis – C/P – SR. (return)
15. Tanner Robberson – C/Util – SO.
16. Ray Ruiz – OF/P – SR.

16u Cardinals

1. Dylan Jutze – C
2. Ari Fierer – INF/P
3. Emmit Ela – OF/INF/P
4. Chancellor Goodson – UTIL/P
5. Luca Dincola – INF/P
6. Connor Weller – INF
7. Ben Cole – UTIL
8. Walker Hamilton – INF
9. Bo Dodge – OF/P
10. Alex Alva – INF/P
11. Graham Osman – UTIL/P
12. Geoff Farmar – UTIL/P
13. Ben Kornegay – 1B/P
14. Jack Kornegay – C/INF
15. Shay Sweeney – C/P/INF
16. Ethan Martinez – 1B/P
17. Johnny Hummell – Util
18. Michael Zarlengo – INF