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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 system 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.