Dodgers - 2017 Metro Collegiate Champions

Dodger coaches, Adam Stahl and Gus Lombardo

StL Metro Collegiate Alumni, Jake Burger, selected in the 1st Round by the White Sox... 11th pick overall.

The White Sox felt certain they drafted the best left-handed power hitter in the first round of last year’s draft, and they’re confident they doubled down on that pick by tabbing the best right-handed power hitter in this year’s draft.

2017 Winter Meeting

We had a great time this year at our annual Winter meeting. We are looking forward to an awesome season! Check out the photos!

David Freese stops by the Metro Office...

David Freese, St. Louis Metro Collegiate alumni and current big leaguer with the Pittsburgh Pirates, stopped by the Metro Collegiate office last week. It’s just wonderful that our Metro Collegiate “family” stays in touch. David has been a great supporter of our program and recalls many fond memories of his years in the StL Metro program.

Celebrating a successful round of pool play...

Bandits first baseman, Luke Bakula, entertains the troops. After listening to his little concert, I remarked, "Looks like somebody was taking piano lessons while the other boys were playing baseball." Luke took the ribbing with a hearty laugh.

- Bob T.

St. Louis Bandits earn trip to the NABF College World Series after winning the St. Louis Metro Collegiate Baseball League playoffs vs. the Kats

Team Manager Rick Fiala, Coaches Scott Brown and Rob Simpson and the Metro Bandits head to Toledo to defend the NATIONAL TITLE won by the St. Louis Metro Dodgers in 2015.

The Bandits won the 2016 Metro Collegiate Championship best of 5 series 3 games to 2 vs the Metro Kats. Game 5 was everything a 5^th game should be. Solid pitching, great defense and timely hitting. The score was 4-3 Bandits heading into the bottom of the 9^th inning. The “Baseball Gods” were certainly doing their thing as it took some outstanding defense for the Bandits to pull off the victory. With one out in the bottom of the 9^th, the Kats’ batter hit a hard line shot that took Bandits shortstop, Michael Wielansky deep into the hole. He made a terrific back handed play, righted himself and threw a strike to Neil Fischer playing first base. The excitement wasn’t over; with 2 away and no one on base, League MVP, Cody Klotz came to the plate. Everyone in the park knew what was on Cody’s mind. As it played out, Cody just missed his pitch but still drove the ball to the wall for the final out of the Series.

Metro League Player, Cody Klotz, featured on KSDK Sports

Maryville sophomore tearing up the St. Louis Metro Collegiate League

Rene Knott, KSDK 10:59 PM. CDT June 23, 2016

They say, ‘Chicks dig the long ball.’

If so, that must make Derrick Freeman a ladies man.

Only 12 games into the season, the Trojans outfielder has already hit six home runs.

Along with the six home runs, Freeman leads the league in batting average at .435 and tied for fifth in RBIs with 12. Teammate Wesley Brooks is second with three home runs.

It is safe to say the power numbers this season are a surprise to everyone, including Freeman.

6 Metro Collegiate Alumni chosen in 2016 MLB Amateur Draft

Since 1979… “The Tradition Continues”

6 Metro Collegiate players were chosen last week in the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. When asked about this year’s draft, League President Marty Stein said: “over all we’re very pleased, but honestly we thought more of our guys would be drafted. Chances are very good other Metro players will be signed as free agents in the coming weeks.”

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