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Mark Trumbo
Mark Trumbo, 8 year ballplayer at the Mark Cresse School of Baseball had a sophomore season at Villa Park High School that most young ballplayers dream about. Orange County's first "Sophomore Player of the Year" led Villa Park High School to the CIF - Southern Section Division 11 championship. Also crowned CIF player of the year, Trumbo batted .391 with 7 home runs and 41 RBI's. Villa Park defeated Crescenta Valley 6-0 in the championship game played at Edison Field in Anaheim.
In 2004, Mark was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is currently playing in their minor league system.
In 2004, Mark was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is currently playing in their minor league system.
"We thought you would like to know of one more success story of how your excellent teaching techniques are succeeding. I credited Mark's baseball improvement to the superb training in hitting as well as all aspects of the game of baseball he has learned from your coaches. He has attended every summer for 8 weeks the past 7 years and plans to continue to attend to further develop his skills" - Grant Trumbo, Mark's father in a letter sent in 2000
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BASEBALL COACHING IS HELPING YOUNG BALLPLAYERS DEVELOP SELF ESTEEM, SELF CONFIDENCE, AND A DISCIPLINED WORK ETHIC THAT APPLIES TO ALL PHASES OF LIFE.
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 Matt Barcellono
A Cresse ballplayer from age 8 to high school, Matt was a 4 year starting infielder and earned academic all-American honors. A former All-Sunset League performer at Edison High in Huntington Beach, Matt is seen pictured with ex-Dodger Orel Hershiser.
"Matt received suberb coaching and thoroughly enjoyed every second of his 7 summers at the Mark Cresse School of Baseball" - John Barcellona, father |
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Kevin Conlin,
UCLA
The former two-time ALL-CIF performer for University High in Irvine received a baseball scholarship to attend UCLA. Kevin was a 7 year 8 week participant in the Mark Cresse School of Baseball.
"I can now admit that when I first applied to be a coach at Mark's camp, my main objective was not summer employment, but involving my son in what I had heard was the finest baseball camp in Orange County. That was 16 years ago and as Kevin enters UCLA, I take great pride in my association with Mark, and great pleasure in witnessing Kevin's athletic and self-confidence grow. - Chris Conlin, father
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Jason Stewart,
University of West Virginia
The former camper from age 8 to high school, was an All-Sunset League performer at Marina High in Huntington Beach. After pitching for Cal-State, Fullerton and Cypress College, Jason graduated from the University of West Virginia, where he finished his college career.
“ I credit The Mark Cresse School of Baseball for giving me a solid base of fundamentals as I entered high school baseball." - Jason Stewart
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James Melcher,
Pepperdine University
A camper from age 6 (our first year) until high school, James was a two-time ALL-CIF performer at Buena High in Ventura. He went on to receive a baseball scholarship to Pepperdine where he was a relief pitcher from 1995-1997.
"James came from Ventura to our home in Huntington Beach every summer to attend Mark's camp. His fundamentals and overall knowledge of the game is a credit to Mark and his outstanding staff. Cresse ballplayers truly do stand out" - Ed Stevens, grandfather
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Brett Nista,
UCLA
The former Laguna Hills star began his Cresse career in 1984 at age 8, Brett went on to set Orange County's all-time record for career hits, previously held by Shawn Green. Drafted in the 7th round by the New York Mets, Brett opted to attend UCLA on a baseball scholarship where he graduated in 1999.
"There is no bigger factor in Brett's baseball progress than the many the many years he attended the Mark Cresse School of Baseball." Jerry Nista, father
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Brad Cresse,
Los Angeles Dodgers
Brad, a 1998 and 2000 All-American catcher for National Champion Louisiana State University, was a 5th round draft choice by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2000 major league draft. He was promoted to AA after only 2 months in the California League(A) and is considered one of the brightest prospects in the Diamondbacks organization. He batted .270 for AAA Tucson in 2002 and was placed on Arizona's 40 man roster prior to the 2003 season . In 2006, Brad was an All Star in the Southern League, playing for the Jacksonville Suns, the Dodgers AA affiliate.
"Back in 1984 when I founded the camp at our Huntington Beach facility, my main objective was to simply have a constructive summer activity for my son to attend. Brad began camp at age 6 and attended until his sophomore year in high school". - Mark Cresse |
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Edmund Muth,
Houston Astros
The former Cresse ballplayer attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower where he earned a baseball scholarship to Stanford. Muth, a 4 year starter and All-American outfielder was drafted in the 7th round by the Colorado Rockies in the 2000 June draft. He was traded to the Houston Astros organization in 2002 where he played A ball for the Salem Avalanche.
"When my son came home after attending his first day of Cresse camp, he told me it was the happiest day that he ever spent in his life, all day of just baseball. He wanted to do it all summer and not come home". - Dr Martin Muth, father
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Rylie Ogle,
New York Mets
Rylie was drafted in the 28th round by the New York Mets in the 2001 June draft. The former All-Big West performer for UC, Santa Barbara was 10-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 2001 and posted a 2.25 ERA for the class A Brooklyn Cyclones in 2002.
"Nobody teaches the game fundamentals and prepares you for high school and college baseball better than the Mark Cresse School of Baseball." - Rylie Ogle
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THE BIG SHOW - Major Leagues
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Craig Wilson,
Pittsburgh Pirates
A Cresse ballplayer from age 7, Craig was the 40th pick in the 1995 June draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Wilson was selected to the Topps 2001 All-Rookie Team. Craig played outfield and first base for the Pirates before being traded to the New York Yankees in August of 2007.
"The Mark Cresse School of Baseball taught me the fundamentals of baseball, and even more importantly, gave me a fun summer activity that I looked forward to attending everyday" - Craig Wilson
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Howie Clark,
Baltimore Orioles
The veteran Cresse ballplayer made his major league debut in 2002 with the Orioles after persevering for 10 years in the minor leagues. The former Huntington Beach High School star and 27th round pick in the 1992 draft batted .302 in 14 games with Baltimore. Spending most of the year at AAA Rochester, Howie batted .309 in 108 games. Howie the 2003 and 2004 seasons between Ottawa (AAA) and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2005, he was in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Howie returned to the Orioles and has made appearances at all 4 infield positions and in the outfield as a big leaguer. |
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SUMMER FUN
 
Realistically, most young ballplayers are not going to the "Big Leagues". However, youth athletics, when run by experienced, qualified adults, teaches children to set goals and pursue dreams. Youth baseball players should develop the work ethic, discipline, self-esteem, and self-confidence necessary for success in all life endeavors.
Our number one goal is to offer children an intensive training program in a structured, fun, safe environment. Set your goals high, strive to be the best you can be and when the day is over know that "all I truly can do is give my best effort".
Summer camp is all about making friends, developing relationships with coaches, and going home feeling good about yourself and looking forward to attending the next day.
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