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 | |
| Mon | 22-Apr | Foothill Technology | Away | 4:00 PM | |
| Wed | 24-Apr | Foothill Technology | Home | 4:00 PM |
Baseball Game Recaps
April 17, 2024
Cate Baseball Dominates Villanova Prep in 12-2 Win
Lehman’s 15 Ks, Offense Shine in Road Win The Cate baseball team continued its march toward the postseason with a nice 12-2 win over Villanova Prep on the road. The victory puts Cate at 10-3 on the year. Chase Meyer ‘26, Peter Lehman ‘25, and Ethan Gibson ‘25 all had multi-hit games for Cate. Lehman …
April 10, 2024
League Play Success: Cate Defeats Santa Clara
Pullen and Ke Shine in Offensive Effort The Cate baseball team kicked off league play with a 6-2 win on the road against Santa Clara. At the plate, Quinn Pullen ‘25 led the way going 2-3 with 2 walks. Alex Ke ‘27 had a hit and had 3 RBIs on the day. Josh Butler ‘26 …
April 3, 2024
Cate Rams Dominate Newbury Park in High-Scoring Marathon Victory
Offensive Firepower and Defensive Tenacity Propel Rams to Victory Despite Pitching Challenges The Cate baseball team played another marathon game on Wednesday, April 3, as they traveled to Newbury Park and beat the Newbury Park Adventist Gators 19-9. The win makes the Rams 6-3 on the year. The Rams offense showed up in a big …