2005 Standings

The 2005 MINK standings are availaible on the Clarinda A's site.

Chris Carlson named National Player of the Week

Topeka native (and 2006 Golden Giant) Chris Carlson was named a Louisville Slugger Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.

1B/DH Chris Carlson, New Mexico: Carlson belted 6 home runs over 4 games with 14 RBIs as he went 11-for-18 at the plate. Carlson also had a 1.778 slugging percentage on the week.

Lobos press release
CJ Article (typo on the Slugging percentage)

New hats, new logo for 2006 

2006 Roster

Pitchers
Phillip Ledee Northwestern State
Ryotoro Hayakawa University of Kansas
Jacob Roberson Armstrong Atlantic
Daniel Waggoner Emporia State
Justin Hildebrand Northwest Missouri State
Matt Thomason Johnson County CC
Nathan Copeland Northwestern State
Scott Schieve Johnson County CC
Austin Todd Missouri State
Josh Corporing Emporia State
Chuck Kelley Allen County CC
Tim Brown Beloit University
Kyle Knutson Johnson County CC
Ross Black North Alabama University
Chris Graves Allen County CC

Infielders
Daniel Heflin Armstrong Atlantic
Tyler Evans Armstrong Atlantic
Mike Younghanz Northwest Missouri State
Nick Carlson Emporia State
Ross Kelling University of Kansas
Jason Cooper Union University
Joe Hosey Allen County CC
Chris Carlson New Mexico State
Jake Dean East Carolina

Outfielders
Truman Marek Armstrong Atlantic
Clint Samuels University of Alabama
Kevin Deao Pittsburg State
Jerry Cook Emporia State
Ryan Tousley East Carolina
Chris Dobler Emporia State

Catchers
Joel Benchoff Union University
Jerrod White Missouri State
Reed Kreiser Johnson County CC

Coaches
Daniel Esposito
Jason Clemensen

2006 Schedule

Topeka Golden Giants College Schedule
Wed. 5/31 Salina Blue Jays 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Thur. 6/1 Topeka Jr. Giants 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sat. 6/3 Clarinda A's 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Mon. 6/5 Parkville Sluggers 5 p.m. 1-9 Parkville, MO
Tues. 6/6 FCA Grays 7 p.m. 1-9 Blue Springs
Wed. 6/7 Salina Blue Jays 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sat. 6/10 Chillicothe Mudcats 7:05 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sun. 6/11 Wichita Gators 3 p.m. 1-9 TBA
Mon. 6/12 Junction City 7 p.m. 1-9 Junction City
Tues. 6/13 Junction City 7 p.m. 1-9 Junction City
Wed. 6/14 Chillicothe Mudcats 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Fri. 6/16 Ozark Generals 4 p.m. 2-7 Hummer Park
Sun. 6/18 Clarinda A's 7 p.m. 1-9 Clarinda, IA
Wed. 6/21 Clarinda A's 7 p.m. 1-9 Clarinda, IA
Sat. 6/24 Parkville Sluggers 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sun. 6/25 FCA Grays 5 p.m. 1-9 Blue Springs
Mon. 6/26 MINK Raindate
Wed. 6/28 Beatrice Bruins 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Thurs. 6/29 FCA Grays 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sat. 7/1 - Mon. 7/3 4th of July Tournament Nevada, MO NBC Qualifying Tournament
Wed. 7/5 Parkville Sluggers 5 p.m. 1-9 Parkville, MO
Thurs. 7/6 Beatrice Bruins 7 p.m. 1-9 Beatrice, NE
Fri. 7/7 Ozark Generals 5 p.m. 2-7 Ozark, MO
Sun. 7/9 Junction City 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Mon. 7/10 Junction City 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Tues. 7/11 Chillicothe Mudcats 7:05 p.m. 1-9 Chillicothe
Thurs. 7/13 Beatrice Bruins 7 p.m. 1-9 Beatrice, NE
Fri. 7/14 Parkville Sluggers 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Sat. 7/15 Wichita Gators 6 p.m. 1-9 TBA
Mon. 7/17 Clarinda A's 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Tues. 7/18 FCA 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Wed. 7/19 Beatrice Bruins 7 p.m. 1-9 Hummer Park
Fri. 7/21 Chillicothe Mudcats 7:05 p.m. 1-9 Chillicothe, MO
Sun. 7/23 MINK Raindate TBA
Tues. 7/25 - Sat. 7/29 NBC Central Regional Championship Clarinda, IA
Sun. 7/30 National Baseball Congress Tournament Wichita, KS