The Keller Indians have quietly dominated 5-6A, already clinching the District Championship with 3 games still to be played. Keller is 11-0 in District and 15-2-1 overall with a 13 game winning streak. Only nationally ranked teams San Antonio O’Connor and Dallas Jesuit have longer winning streaks in 6A this year.
Keller is led by a group of 7 seniors. SS Luke Wakamatsu is the leading hitter, CF Peyton Grassonvits leads the team in home runs and 2B Zane Wilkinson has two walk off singles to win a game. Pitchers Gabe Martinez and Lane Rice have developed into Keller’s top 2 pitchers, giving up only 2 runs in the last 4 games. And Jrs Shea Langeliers, Brad Gneiting, Hunter Seay and Fr Kyle Rich fill out a rounded team.
Coach Rob Stramp explains this group of players. “They are a resilient group of players. In fact, being resilient is part of their mission statement. They are a tight-nit group and enjoy being around each other. They know that being resilient is an important part of the game so when they get behind or get off to a slow start they just get determined to get it done or figure out how to get it done.”
Keller has come from behind on several occasions and seem to find a way to win. And it’s not just one guy who steps up, but a number of guys have stepped up at different times. Starting pitchers, relievers, top of the lineup, bottom of the lineup…someone contributes each game.
Keller has been quietly winning games this year. But an 11-0 district record and 13 game winning streak is bringing attention to the Keller Indian baseball team. Keller is currently ranked #16 in the THSB 6A State Poll and they have received votes in the THSBCA Top 10 poll.
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