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Two
former Cotton Kings shine in pro debuts!
Cotton King hurler A.J. Ford signed a free
agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. As a Cotton
King in 07, A.J. had a 1-1 record with over a strike out per inning.
He played junior college ball at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in
Arizona and the last two years at division 1 University of Louisiana
Monroe where he was 5-5 with 55 strikeouts in 45 innings.
A.J. had an impressive pro debut posting a
1-1 record with a 3.18 ERA striking out 21 in 28 1/3 innings while walking
just 5 for the Arizona Rookie League Angels.
For frequently updated pictures of any
player in the Anaheim Angels minor league syste
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be sure to visit
www.futureangels.com . Special thanks for their permission to use the
picture of A.J. in a pro uniform. The shot is
similar to that of picture we took of him in action for the Cotton Kings.
Although the pictures are similar in the angle, it's obvious that the
later is far superior. Should you know anyone in Angels minor league
system or are simply a fan of the game I strongly recommend visiting the
future angels website.
In a matter of a few weeks he went from
toeing the rubber at Kiwanis Field for the Cotton Kings to getting himself
established in the professional ranks. Thinking back to when he informed us of his
pro contract, he was almost apologetic. That's just the kind of kid he is.
From the time he joined the Cotton Kings he was committed to getting them
to the World Series in Wichita, KS.
To follow his statistics, I created the
following link to his minor league numbers. Simply click on his name...
A. J. Ford
Isaac
Hess signed with the Windy City
Thunder Bolts of the Independent Frontier league. The former hurler at
South Mountain Community College played a major part in the Cougars 2005
NJCAA World Series appearance. Isaac joined the
Cotton Kings in the summer of 2006 and in the NABA World Series in
October of that same year. He made the most of his professional opportunity by going
8-1 with a 2.56 ERA while striking out 29 in 31 2/3 innings. A stellar
performance in and of itself.
Isaac didn't stop there. In the post season
he was a key contributor to the Thunder Bolts first title and earned the Frontier League Championship
Series MVP!
For those of you who have the pleasure of
knowing him, he's a great story of perseverance and has overcome
unimaginable adversity to get where he is. You'll never meet a more
humble, gracious, and deserving young man. A degree (University of
Arizona) and a pro contract within the same month - outstanding!!!
We're extremely proud of both Isaac and
A.J., please join us in congratulating them.

Welcome to the official website of the Casa Grande
Cotton Kings semi-pro baseball club. The Cotton Kings were established in
1948 by John D. Singh. They were originally known as the Apcos and played
their games in nearby Eloy as Casa Grande did not have a facility to
support a team. In 1949 the Kiwanis Club of Casa Grande built a lighted
field which also served as the local high school baseball field. The
Cotton Kings were perennial state champions and a fixture at the National
Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series in Wichita, KS.
In
the summer of 2004 the Cotton Kings took the field for the first time in
40 years returning to the NBC as an affiliate of the Pacific Southwest
League (PSWL). The team consisted of current college, ex-college, and
ex-professional players. Affiliates of the PSWL included the Palm Springs
Power (CA), Orange County Outlaws (CA), Las Vegas Lightning (NV), Havasu
Heat (AZ), and the Las Vegas Blues (NV). The teams used wooden bats and
played four, nine innings games each series. At the conclusion of the
regular season all affiliates participated in the Regional Tournament held
in Palm Springs. Despite a challenging regular season (5-16) the Cotton
Kings came on strong in the tournament (2-2) receiving a berth to the
World Series in Wichita, KS. Due to financial constraints the Cotton Kings
could not make it to the World Series and the bid was passed down to the
Las Vegas Lightning. It was disappointing for the players to miss out on
the opportunity to represent Casa Grande on a national level.
In October of 2004 the Cotton Kings won the National
Amateur Baseball Association’s (NABA) 18A National Championship. They went
a perfect 5-0 in pool play and 3-0 in tournament play for an undefeated
campaign. Opponents included teams from Southern California, Washington,
New York, and Utah.
In the summer of 2007 the Cotton Kings began to see the
fruits of their labor earning the PSWL tournament berth to the 73rd annual
NBC World Series. It marked the first time they appeared in 47 years.
The following pages include our Mission Statement, 2007 Statistics,
Schedule, Roster, and a page dedicated to our sponsors. If you ever have
any questions feel free to contact us. We’re currently seeking
sponsorship, looking to schedule games, and recruiting players for our
upcoming 2008 campaign. Be sure to check out our schedule and come see us
this summer.
