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Bob Horner was an Apollo High School Graduate drafted number one in Major League Baseball in 1978 by the Alanta Braves. He played his first year in the Major League.
Bob Horner was an Apollo High School Graduate drafted number one in Major League Baseball in 1978 by the Alanta Braves. He played his first year in the Major League.
Played 10 Seasons in MLB (Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals)
1978 Rookie of the Year (BBWAA)
1978 Sporting News Rookie Player of the Year Award
1980 Player of the Month (Atlanta Braves)
1982 Selected to the All-Star Game
1985 Hit four homeruns in one game (1 of 18 MLB players to have accomplished this feat)
2009 Selected to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Omaha College Baseball Hall of Fame (2013)
Two-Time All-American at Arizona State University
20 RBI's in College World Series (Most in event's history)
Most Outstanding Player in 1977 College World Series
1978 Golden Spikes Award by USA baseball (Top College Player)
Ranks #25 on ASU Top 50 List of Best Professional Athlete
Led the nation in Home Runs and RBI's as a senior
Rick Krantiz was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977 (39th Overall). He is currently the pitching coach for the Atlanta Braves.
Rick Krantiz was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977 (39th Overall). He is currently the pitching coach for the Atlanta Braves.
2006 Baseball America's Coach of the Year (Pitching Coach for Florida Marlins)
Pitched for 7 Seasons in the Minors (1979-1985)
Career Wins (37)
Career ERA (3.98)
Career SO (Strike Outs) 512
Mike Bates was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Cleveland Indians in 1978 (17th overall)
Mike Bates was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Cleveland Indians in 1978 (17th overall)
Paul Lo Duca was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993 (690th overall)
Paul Lo Duca was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993 (690th overall)
4-Time All-Star (2003-2006)
2004 Led the NL catchers in RBI's
2003 Led the NL in throwing out baserunners
2003 25-Game hitting streak (second longest in Dodger history)
Paul Lo Duca selected as The Sporting News Player of the Year at ASU.
Paul Lo Duca selected as The Sporting News Player of the Year at ASU.
1993 Named a Finalist for the Golden Spikes Award
1993 37- Game hitting streak (Second longest in school history)
1993 Named "On Deck Circle" Most Valuable Player Award
1993 Set school records in batting average and hits in a season
Ranks #17 on ASU Top 50 List of Best Professional Athlete
John Slamka was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Colorado Rockies in 1994 (126th overall).
John Slamka was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Colorado Rockies in 1994 (126th overall).
Devin Perrin was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Montreal Expos in 2003 (207th overall).
Devin Perrin was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Montreal Expos in 2003 (207th overall).
Joey Reiman was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003 (470th overall).
Joey Reiman was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003 (470th overall).
Randy Maville was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Montreal Expos in 1986 (588th overall).
Randy Maville was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Montreal Expos in 1986 (588th overall).
Chris Gongora was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Atlanta Braves in 1994 (594th overall).
Chris Gongora was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Atlanta Braves in 1994 (594th overall).
Nick Cadena was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Texas Rangers in 2006 (898th overall).
Nick Cadena was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Texas Rangers in 2006 (898th overall).
Isaiah Brown was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the New York Yankees in 2009 (1305th overall).
Isaiah Brown was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the New York Yankees in 2009 (1305th overall).
Gabe Gutierrez was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Atlanta Braves in 2009 (1468th overall).
Gabe Gutierrez was an Apollo High School Graduate who was drafted in the MLB by the Atlanta Braves in 2009 (1468th overall).
Coach Jarod Aker and Coach Dan Coburn Leading Arizona RBI Baseball (MLB)
Coach Jarod Aker and Coach Dan Coburn Leading Arizona RBI Baseball (MLB)
Hawks Players and University Destination
Hawks Players and University Destination
Apollo Alumni
Apollo Alumni
Ivan Torres (pictured left) and Brett Aker (pictured right) competing against each other
Ivan Torres (pictured left) and Brett Aker (pictured right) competing against each other
Channy Ortiz playing at Grand Canyon University
Channy Ortiz playing at Grand Canyon University
Ivan Torres (Benedictine University at Mesa)
Ivan Torres (Benedictine University at Mesa)
Torres and Aker meet in competition
Torres and Aker meet in competition
Ivan Torres Currently Playing at Benedictine University Mesa
Ivan Torres Currently Playing at Benedictine University Mesa
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