The Generals will play two final home games this Thursday and Friday at Rathert Stadium. The Walter Johnson League Champion Valley Center Diamond Dawgs will be in town. Game time is set for 7:05pm both nights.
Junction City has a record of 15-14 on the year after splitting the weekend series with Liberal. The Bee Jays, currently second in the Jayhawk League standings, jumped out to an early lead on Thursday and beat JC 9-1. The Generals answered on Friday night with perhaps their most complete performance of the summer. Colin Murphy and Matt Lagree both homered for Junction City en route to a 7-2 win. Tyler Sturges earned the victory with a solid start and help from a stingy JC bullpen. The boys in green also played some very good defense in front of a big Friday night crowd.
MEET YOUR 2010 GENERALS
OUTFIELDERS
Khiry Cooper - A two-sport athlete from the University of Nebraska, Khiry also plays wide receiver for the Cornhusker football team. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the LA Angels of Anaheim.
Travis Whipple - A talented lefty who led Emporia State with 12 home runs while batting .323 and stealing 17 bases. Travis was named to the 2009 NBC All-American Team.
Ryan Moore - Perhaps the fastest player on K-State's roster, Moore has been very effective during his freshman year at KSU, hitting .480 and going 9 for 9 on stolen bases.
Jared King - A switch-hitting outfielder from Dublin, Ohio, Jared will be a freshman at KSU in the fall and is the younger brother of current Wildcat Jason King.
Pat Hirschberg - A young talent from the University of Nebraska with natural tools and a good frame, Joe should see a lot of action for Junction City this summer.
INFIELDERS
Kyle Stacken - A big bat at first base, Kyle led Ft. Hays State with a .374 AVG, 15 home runs, .674 SLG% and .454 OB%.
Mace Krol - One of the key contributors during Hutchinson's run to the NJCAA World Series, Mace is hitting .320 with 9 home runs, 48 RBI and 15 doubles.
Ozzie Troconis - One of the most versatile players in Junction City's history, Oz returns for his third summer, and once again will help the Generals from the infield, outfield and both sides of the plate. Unfortunately he was injured this spring at St. Thomas University.
Johnny Fasola - As one of the top prospects in the state of Ohio, Johnny has been a force at the plate AND as a closer for the #1 high school team in the country.
Andy Cotton - After some spectacular plays at shortstop last summer, Andy returns for his second season with the Generals.
Colin Murphy - Colin is back for his second season with the Generals. He can play almost anywhere on the diamond, and will do so when Central Missouri returns from the NCAA-II Championships.
CATCHERS
Hector Acosta - Another returning General, Hector led Coffeyville in several offensive categories, including batting average (.438), runs (68) and stolen bases (40-47).
Chase Graskewicz - A solid defensive catcher who hits from both sides, Chase is hitting .327 in his first college season with the Wildcats.
Dan Klein - Another great defensive catcher who handles the pitching staff for the Region VI Champion Hutchinson Blue Dragons. Dan is fourth on the team with a .337 average.
Dan Klein - Another great defensive catcher who handles the pitching staff for the Region VI Champion Hutchinson Blue Dragons. Dan is fourth on the team with a .337 average.
PITCHERS
Shawn Lewick - Shawn has been dominant on the mound while leading the Blue Dragons to the NJCAA World Series, posting a record of 8-1 with 7 complete games, 86 strikeouts and a 1.92 ERA.
Ryan Briggs - A true freshman for the top-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, Ryan was arguably the top pitching prospect in the state of Nebraska last year, but he also loves to hit.
Michael Cotter - A big, hard-thrower from Emporia State, Michael battled back from injury this spring to post a 1.72 ERA.
Tanner Neuberger - The only returning pitcher from last year's staff, Tanner is an imposing presence on the mound at 6' 8". He red-shirted this spring at Texas Permian Basin.
Erik Anderson - One of the most dominant closers in junior college before becoming a Cornhusker, Erik will look to regain his form this summer as he works back from injury.
Lucas Anderson - A former Junction City Blue Jay, Lucas joins the Generals after serving in a number of roles for Coffeyville this spring.
Chris Fitzpatrick - A talented left-hander from Central Missouri, Chris has a live fastball and an assortment of off-speed pitches.
Jake Doller - One of the top prep pitchers in Kansas City, Jake is finishing his first season as a reliever for K-State.
Tyler Sturges - A freshman pitcher who displayed great command during the fall at KSU and has pitched in the spring for the Wildcats. Tyler was named league MVP and all-city as a senior at Edmond Santa Fe HS, leading his team to a 38-9 record, a conference and regional championship, and a state runner-up finish.
David Geiger - Earned NJCAA Division III All-American Second Team honors as a freshman in 2007 by posting a record of 6-3 with 63 strikeouts and a 2.31 ERA in 58.1 innings of work. David was selected as a 2008 NJCAA Division III Preseason All-American. He went 2-3 with a 4.36 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 33.0 innings of work as a sophomore in 2008.
Tyler Sturges - A freshman pitcher who displayed great command during the fall at KSU and has pitched in the spring for the Wildcats. Tyler was named league MVP and all-city as a senior at Edmond Santa Fe HS, leading his team to a 38-9 record, a conference and regional championship, and a state runner-up finish.
David Geiger - Earned NJCAA Division III All-American Second Team honors as a freshman in 2007 by posting a record of 6-3 with 63 strikeouts and a 2.31 ERA in 58.1 innings of work. David was selected as a 2008 NJCAA Division III Preseason All-American. He went 2-3 with a 4.36 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 33.0 innings of work as a sophomore in 2008.
Andrew Hawkins - Played two years at Barton Community College. Andrew appeared in 18 games and started six as a sophomore in 2009, posting a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 4.72 with 24 strikeouts in 40.0 innings of work.