Forty four baseball players. Thirty four colleges represented. One summer ball team. All from different backgrounds and areas around the country, the OC Riptide players came to Irvine, California, in June. Their task: becoming a team in mere days. However, each of...
On August 17, 2017, Joey Gray stepped into the box at Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, PA and did what no one else within the Riptide organization has done: He hit a grand slam in the Little League World Series. His home run was just one of the many moments that made...
Athletic trainers are critical to an athlete’s success. According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, “Athletic trainers improve functional outcomes and specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury.” But beyond their job description,...
Baseball is ever-evolving, with tradition meeting innovation in the most unexpected ways. Coaches have started implementing new practices to keep players engaged and keep things fun. Some teams, like the OC Riptide, have introduced a homerun hat to celebrate the home...
Compton, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide’s 9-3 start in California Collegiate League play this season has guided the club to 1st place with a 1.5 lead over the Santa Barbara Foresters. After the lineup only mustered three hits and the pitching staff gave up 12...
After finishing the 2022 season with a 23-20-1 overall record, and finishing third in the 2022 California Collegiate League (CCL) Playoffs, the Orange County Riptide will turn to new head coach Connor Spencer to lead this year’s team. Spencer Era Begins Spencer, an...
