Spring
Baseball
Envision yourself patrolling an outfield with lush green grass, nestled by mountains with a view of the Pacific Ocean.
For Cate’s baseball players, that dream is a reality. Jackson Field is one of the most picturesque fields around, and it has been home to Cate baseball since 2009. It isn’t just the natural beauty of the baseball diamond that sparkles at Cate, but the play on it as well.
The Rams have twice made the CIF-Southern Section finals. Head Coach Ben Soto has helped guide several Rams into college baseball, including a few at the Division 1 level.
Records
CIF Finalist 1993, 2007
2023 Frontier League Honors
- 1st Team: Peter Lehman, Quinn Pullen
- 2nd Team: Noah Casbarro, Chase Meyer
- Honorable Mention: Josh Butler
Coaches
Ben Soto
Head Coach
Dave Soto ’08
Assistant Coach
Matt Drew
Assistant Coach
Ben Swain ’14
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 15-Feb | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (L) 1 - 12 |
| Sat | 17-Feb | Thacher School | Away | 1:45 PM | (L) 0 - 8 |
| Thu | 22-Feb | Cancelled: Faith Baptist | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 28-Feb | Newbury Park Adventist Academy | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 1 |
| Thu | 29-Feb | Nordhoff High School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 7 - 5 |
| Thu | 21-Mar | Ojai Valley School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 11 - 2 |
| Fri | 22-Mar | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 19 - 0 |
| Tue | 26-Mar | Ojai Valley School | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 21 - 14 |
| Thu | 28-Mar | Valley Christian School | Home | 4:00 PM | (L) 0 - 8 |
| Wed | 3-Apr | Newbury Park Adventist Academy | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 19 - 9 |
| Fri | 5-Apr | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 15 - 1 |
| Tue | 9-Apr | Santa Clara High School | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 6 - 2 |
| Fri | 12-Apr | Santa Clara High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 11 - 1 |
| Tue | 16-Apr | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 12 - 2 |
| Fri | 19-Apr | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 14 - 2 |
| Mon | 22-Apr | Foothill Technology | Away | 4:00 PM | (L) 0 - 8 |
| Wed | 24-Apr | Foothill Technology | Home | 4:00 PM |
Baseball Game Recaps
April 24, 2024
Closing Out the Regular Season: Cate Rams vs Foothill
Playoff Bound: Cate Rams Look Ahead After Final Loss The Cate baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a 14-4 loss against league-champion Foothill Tech. The loss puts Cate’s final regular season record at 11-5. The Rams led 3-0 until the 4th inning when Foothill scored 3 to tie the game up. The Dragons opened the …
April 23, 2024
Rams’ Unbeaten Streak Snapped by Foothill Tech
Defensive Battle Ends in Rams’ First League Loss The Cate baseball team suffered its first loss in league play thanks to an 8-0 defeat at the hands of Foothill Tech. The Rams struggled to get their offense going all day. Quinn Pullen ‘25 had a double in the first inning. Peter Lehman ‘25 and Alex …
April 20, 2024
Rams Secure Playoff Spot in Baseball Triumph
Dominant Pitching Performance Propels Rams to Victory The Cate baseball team clinched a spot in the post-season with a 14-2 win over Villanova Prep on Friday, April 19. It is the first time since 2019 that the Rams will take part in the CIF playoffs (the team won the league in 2021 and was eligible …