Akins Eagles Baseball 2005

Honors

All District
Most Improved Player
Eagle Pride Award
Defensive Player
Offensive Player
Most Valuable Player

Eagles Class of 2005

Outstanding Service Awards
Web Site Acknowledgment

All District

Coaches from the eight teams in District 16-5A vote each year on this honor. Eagle outfielder Airrik Martinez was selected to be on the first team of the 2005 All District squad. Airrik is the very first in the history of  Akins High School to be named to an All District baseball team.

Airrik Martinez

Matt Hohertz

Eagle Pride Award

Matt Hohertz was chosen by the members of the Eagles teams as the embodiment of what makes it special to be a baseball player at Akins High School. Consistent at practice and at games, Matt's drive and his spark have been both inspiration and motivation for his teammates.

Past Winners
2002 Jonathan Ramos
2003 Clint McFerrin
2004 Marcus Flores

Most Improved Player

Of all the players on all the Eagle squads, Chris Thompson of the JV Gold team impressed his fellow Eagles most with his improving skills during the 2005 season.

Past Winners
2002 Luis Garcia
2003 Nick Larocque
2004 Justin Jimenez

Chris Thompson

Jason Rangel

Defensive Player of the Year

Jason Rangel can play any position on the field, but during the 2005 season, his playing time was split between shortstop and pitcher. His knowledge of the game has contributed to a higher level of play, not only for himself, but for his teammates too.

Past Winners
2002 Philip Canty
2003 James Mudrak
2004 Emmanuel Hernandez

Offensive Player of the Year

With an overall batting average of .397, a slugging average of .587, 25 hits, 15 RBIs and an on-base percentage of 53%, Charles Morton led the 2005 Eagle Varsity in each offensive category.

Past Winners
2002 James Mudrak
2003 Marcus Flores
2004 Airrik Martinez

Charles Morton

Airrik Martinez

Most Valuable Player

Sure handed center fielder Airrik Martinez anchored the Eagle Varsity's outfield the entire season. At the plate, he finished the season with an overall batting average of .328.

Past Winners
2002 Frank Johnson
2003 Jason Rangel
2004 Charles Morton

Airrik Martinez, Charles Morton.

Jason Rangel.

Matt Hohertz.

Charles Morton.

Airrik Martinez.

Chris Thompson.

Charles Morton.

Outstanding Service Awards

Five Eagle parents were selected to receive special recognition for outstanding service in 2005. The honorees were: Craig Hohertz, Laurie Hohertz, Cheryl Martinez, Robert Rangel and Christine Morton. Each was presented with a golden eagle (right) as a token of appreciation.

RECIPIENTS OF 2005 AKINS BASEBALL OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS. (Left to right) Christine Morton, Robert Rangel, Cheryl Martinez, Laurie Hohertz, Craig Hohertz. At far right is Akins Baseball Booster Club President Ralph Guerra.

Web Site Recognition

The Webmaster of akinsbaseball.org was recognized for the work that goes into this web site. A beautiful freestanding acrylic plaque commemorates the honor.

Thank you!

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