Welcome to Union City American’s Dugout Diggins! This recurring newsletter is intended to keep parents, coaches, players, and fans informed about the latest happenings around the league.
⚾ Sportsmanship Starts with Us
Whether you're in the dugout, in the stands, or behind the fence, we all play a role in shaping a positive experience for our players. Please remember:
- Cheer for our players, not at the umpires.
- Respect coaches, volunteers, and fellow parents.
- Let the kids play—and have fun doing it!
Good sportsmanship is more than a rule—it's the heart of Little League. Thank you for modeling respect, positivity, and class at every game.
🧢 Senior Division Sign-Ups Now Open!
Got a ballplayer ready to level up? The Senior Division is open to players league age 13–16, and it’s a great opportunity to keep the passion for baseball alive. Season starts tentatively on May 17.
Space is limited, so refer or sign up your teenager today!
🔗 Sign Up!
🏆 UCA to Host TOCs and All-Stars Tourneys!
Big news from the diamond! Union City American has been selected to host three major tournaments this summer:
- Minor Division Tournament of Champions (TOC)
- 8–10 Year Old District 45 All-Star Tournament
- 8–10 Year Old Sectional All-Star Tournament
This is a huge honor for our league and a testament to our amazing players, families, and volunteers. We’ll need all hands on deck to pull it off — that means volunteers for field setup, scoreboard, and snack bar shifts.
If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, this is a fun way to get your required 2 hours!
📅 Volunteer sign-ups coming soon. Stay tuned!
🙌 Thank You, Coaches!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our volunteer coaches. You show up early, stay late, and dedicate your time, energy, and wisdom to our kids. UCALL runs on your love for the game, and we’re beyond grateful!
If you see a coach this week, give them a high five or a Gatorade—they’ve earned it!
📝 2024 Team Coaches
- T-Ball Angels: Jordan Reyes, Ralph Delgadillo
- T-Ball Guardians: Chris Hyland, Luke Green, Lance Green, Mike Vuong, Ryan Tolentino, Daryl Leary
- T-Ball Royals: Raj Sud, Sherman Ng, David Ghandi, Ryan Noon
- T-Ball White Sox: Michelle Cruz, Whitney Millena, Sharena Pari-Monasch
- T-Ball Yankees: Daniel Kelley, Caroline Kelly, Jester Agustin, Kody Cabreros, Matthew Cheung
- Farm Angels: Jessica Trapsi, John Trapsi, Angela Karasch, Pato Man, Eddie Negrete, Garrett Ziegler
- Farm Orioles: Anthony Corrales, Justin Ruybal
- Farm Royals: Terrance Lindsey, Lance Green, Rich Bustos
- Minor Mariners: Brandon Yau, Tom Yau, Thomas Fotualii, Ferooz Nangeyali
- Minor Yankees: Ralph Delgadillo, Jerico Boado, Jordan Reyes
- Major White Sox: Richard Cavazos, Brandon Belfrey
- Major Yankees: Michael Calica, Nina Bitz, Amador Fajardo
🏅 Nominate A Coach for the 2025 Little League Coach of the Year Award!
If you know a coach who deserves this recognition, nominate them today! Selected coaches receive a $5,000 grant to their local league.
🔗 Nominate My Coach!
🌟 Sponsorship Spotlights
We couldn’t do it without the generous support of our sponsors. Please support these businesses like they support our league!
🎉 Save the Date: Closing Ceremonies – May 31
As the season winds down, it's time to come together and celebrate everything our players, coaches, and families have accomplished!
- Date: Saturday, May 31 @ 10 AM
- Location: Hall Ranch Park – Major Field
What to Expect:
- Honor and present division champions
- Medal presentation for T-Ball players
- Announce All-Star teams and coaches
- And much more!
- 🔥 Plus our sponsor 88 Cardhouse will have a booth selling Pokémon and DragonBall cards!
☀️ Looking Ahead: Summer Baseball & Support
Summer action is just heating up! Come support our UCALL teams as they compete in postseason play:
- Minor and Major Division Champions in the District 45 Tournament of Champions (TOC)
- 8–10 and 11–12 Year Old All-Star Teams in the District All-Star Tournaments
Let’s pack the stands and show our players that UCALL is behind them all the way!
🎟️ Raffle Basket Winning Teams!
Congrats to the Major White Sox for having the most tickets submitted for their Opening Day Raffle Basket! Big kudos to the Minor Mariners who came in second place!
📸 Share Your Gameday Ritual – Win a Pro Clinic!
From lucky dances to secret handshakes, we’re calling on the Little League community to share a photo or video of their favorite gameday ritual for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime clinic led by a former MLB player—for your kid and their entire team!
🔗 Learn More
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📬 Have a Question?
Email us anytime at [email protected]
📍 Did You Know?
Bronco Billy’s Pizza on Smith Street sits inside one of Union City’s oldest buildings, originally built in 1896 as a general store. Over the years, it’s been home to a doctor’s office, Union City’s first telephone switch, and even a hot-air balloon manufacturer!
Saved from demolition in the 1970s, it became a pizza joint and was renamed Bronco Billy’s in 1996. It’s more than great pizza — it’s a slice of local history!
Source: Alvarado Walking Tour, 2014; museumoflocalhistory.org
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