2023 Team Preview: Huntington Beach Oilers
January 28, 2023
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The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2023 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state, getting you prepared for another year of exciting coverage.
Today we focus on the Huntington Beach Oilers who are fresh off a CIF SoCal Region D1 championship and a 25-9 overall record. The Oilers boast a roster that includes 13 players who have committed to play collegiate baseball and remain one of the nation’s top teams. Under longtime Head Coach Benji Medure, the Oilers look to capture another league title and successful playoff run.
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Team:
Huntington Beach Oilers
Head Coach (years at school):
Benji Medure (23)
Twitter Handle:
CIF Section & Division:
CIF SS D1
Conference/League Name:
Sunset
Last Year’s Record:
25-9
8-1 (League)
2022 Playoff Run:
Lost in CIF SS D1 Semifinals to Notre Dame; Won CIF SoCal Region D1 championship
# of Returning Starters:
6
# of Returning Pitchers:
1
Team Expectations:
"Need to score runs to win. Pitching is young and unproven. Will play good defense and hit though."
Team Strengths:
Hitting, depth
Areas of Improvement:
Pitching depth
College Commitments:
Ralph Velazquez - ASU, INF/C
Aidan Espinoza - UCLA, CF
Trent Grindlinger - LBSU, C
Carson Lane - UNLV, RHP
Dean Carpentier - USC, INF/RHP
Colby Turner - SDSU, INF
Linkin Garcia - Arizona, INF/RHP
Trevor Goldenetz - TCU, OF
John Petrie - Oregon State, OF
Ethan Porter - Oregon State, INF/RHP
Tyler Bellerose - Pepperdine, RHP
Wyatt Thomas - Biola, RHP
Jayton Greer- San Diego, C
Top Uncommitted 23s:
Brian Trujillo, INF
Bradley Navarro, OF
Will Bennett, INF
Gavin Pacheco, RHP
Top Uncommitted 24s:
Nathan Aceves, RHP
Jett Burden, OF
Travis Curry, INF
Collin McNiven, RHP
Phillip Kang, LHP
Top Uncommitted 25s:
Otto Espinoza, RHP
Top Uncommitted 26s:
CJ Weinstein
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
South Bay Preseason ID |
CA | 01/29 | Mission College - San Jose |
East Bay Preseason ID | CA | 2/05 | Chabot College - Hayward |
Rising Stars ID: Sacramento | CA | 3/12 | McBean Stadium - Lincoln |
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area | CA | 4/23 | Chabot College - Hayward |
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