Oakton Community College's Baseball Team Nationally Ranked

In the latest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Top 20 National Baseball Poll released on February 27, Oakton’s baseball team (4-0) checks in at No. 18. The Raiders began the 2013 season by sweeping two doubleheaders played at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. On February 22, Oakton bested nationally-ranked Century College by the identical scores of 4-3 in the twinbill. On February 21, the Raiders defeated the University of Winnipeg-Wesman 7-4 and 5-3.

“I’m not surprised we are nationally ranked,” said Raiders head coach Bill Fratto. “We worked extremely hard to get ready for the season and I expect with the talent we have, our team will climb in the national rankings.”

Offensively, freshman outfielder Josh Jyawook (Fremd) leads the team with a .667 batting average, which also ranks third in NJCAA Division II. 

The Raiders will be heading to the Sunshine State March 9 – 15 for their annual Florida trip. During the week-long getaway, Oakton will play 11 games against top teams from across the nation.

“Playing high-caliber teams will only prepare us for another championship run,” said Fratto. “Our players are ready for the challenges ahead.”