What a great year it was. Below is a list of just a few highlighted accomplishments:
- 4 Current and 2 Former Jets drafted in the 1st Year MLB Entry Draft.
- Steven Inch – 6th round — Phillies
- Adam Nelubowich – 14th round – Mariners
- Jay Johnson – 25th round – Orioles
- Brandon Petite – 30th round – Astros
- Dale Anderson – 45th round – Rangers
- Jordan Wong – 46th round – Brewers.
- 4 Jets sign NCAA Division 1 letter of intents, 9 others commit to college baseball programs (2008-2009 roster). Making it 36 student-athletes beginning our 4th season.
- 2 more Jets make the final roster of Team Canada (Nelubowich and Inch) pushing the total to 14 who have been invited to try out for Team Canada in 4 years.
- VAB wins a provincial award for prevention of spit tobacco. Barb Tarbox Award.
- $15,000,000 facelift to Vauxhall High School announced.
- 10,0000 square foot – Multi-purpose Community/Baseball Facility announced (residency, weight room, offices, training room, manager’s suite, video room, player lounge, showers, locker room, study area)
- $10,000.00 upgrade to field equipment (7 screens, professional hitting bubble)
- 1st international athlete accepted (New Zealand)
- Canadian Baseball Network lists the Vauxhall Academy as the top high school program in Canada.
- 80% of athletes on academic honor roll.
- Right View Pro video system added as a teaching tool for all Jet athletes.
- 41 wins – 18 losses – 4 ties for a .695 win percentage while playing athletes fairly.
- Best of the West Tournament Champions, Haven Agencies Invitational Champions.
- New Era, Mizuno, Rawlings Contract extensions as official partners of the VAB.
Merry Christmas to everyone and all the best in 2010! GO JETS!