Since 1955, many outstanding baseball players have started their careers at Los Amigos Park... young boys and girls who have gone on to play baseball and softball at the high school, college, and even Major League level.

We would like to honor our rich baseball heritage with their stories here... Please contact SMPB if you have any information, photographs, newspaper articles, etc.


The road to the PONY World Series...

Step 1. District

Step 2. Section

Step 3. Region

Step 4. Zone

Step 5. World Series



2009 Pony Division Allstars A Team

Due to their outstanding regular season record, the Pony Division A-Team received a bye in the first round and went 2-2 at the West Region tourney July 17-20 at Whaley Park in Long Beach beating Cheviot Hills and Lynwood, but losing twice to a strong Heartwell team.

Back row (L-R): Coach Johnny Greene, Danny Avalos, Matthew Franco, Nick Jimenez, Conner Greene, Danny Galvan, Coach Roman Jimenez, Manager Marc Landis

Front row (L-R): Lino Lares, Michael Garcia, Adrian Perez, Mason Landis, Max Myman, Benjamin Arce

Not pictured: Kori Garcia

2009 Pony Division Allstars B Team

The Pony Division B-Team exceeded expectations going 2-2 at the West Region tourney July 13-19 at Whaley Park in Long Beach beating Paramount in the opening round, plus a forfeit over Metropolitan, but losing to Norwalk and Long Beach, the eventual tourney champion (and defending 2008 PONY World Series Champion).

Back row (L-R): Coach Paul Rosenblum, Coach Greg Metz, Manager Felipe Gutierrez

Middle row (L-R): Kelvin Sanchez, Andrew Gonzalez, Tommy Gutierrez, Javier Lopez, Leo Maxwell, Kyle McCreight

Front row (L-R): Andrew Phillips, Joey Rosenblum, Nick Kennerly, Jose Macias, Jager Metz

Not pictured: Nicholas Cardiel

2009 Bronco Division Allstars

The Bronco Division Allstar team went 2-2 in the District 2, West Region, July 11 –17, at East Long Beach, beating Cheviot Hills and Mira Costa, but losing to East Long Beach and Pacific Palisades, both of which advanced to the finals.

Front row (L-R):  Grant McKenna (#13); Noah Barba (#18); Uly Perez (#16); Paul Miller (#3); Marcos Rubio (#17); Griffin Maduzia (#9); David Gonzalez (#19); Collin Valdivia (#7).
Middle row (L-R):  Andrew Brown (#25); Rudy Olmedo (#32); Isaiah Mendoza (#10); Freddy Lopez (#27); Angel Ruiz (#48); Fernando De La Torre (#21).
Back row (L-R):  Coach Manny Rubio (#17); Coach Todd McKenna (#31); Coach Colin Maduzia (#44); Manager Marc Shrake (#11).
Not pictured:  Coach Damian Valdivia (#24)

2008 Mustang All-Stars



The 2008 Mustang All-Stars hosted sanctioned tournament play at Los Amigos Park and went 1-2.  Way to go, boys!

Front row (l-r): Marcos Rubio, Nick Franco, Noah Barba, Andrew Huizar, Cesar Esquivias, Uly Perez, Griffin Maduzia
Middle row (l-r): Nik Nahass, Jacob Pink, Luis Lares, Andrew Brown, Trey Thompson, Nick Hammer
Back row (l-r): Coach Mark Hammer, Coach Enrique Barba, Coach Manny Rubio, Coach Luis Franco

2007 Bronco Allstars



The Bronco Division allstars went 3-2 at the District Tournament held at Lynwood beating three strong teams, Redondo, Pacific Palisades (this game included the famous “dirt at homeplate” incident), and Wilmington, but losing twice to a very strongTorrance American ballclub.

Top row (L-R): Coach Ernie Johnson, Manager Glen Hammond, Coach Felipe Gutierrez

Middle row (L-R): Ryan Johnson, Mathew Franco, Nick Jimenez, Hunter Feinberg, Peter Harding, Lino Lares, Andrew Gonzalez

Bottom row (L-R): Kyle McCreight, Adrian Perez, Benny Arce, Joey Rosenblum, Michael Garcia, Cody Hammond

2007 Mustang Allstars



The boys in blue went 2-2 at the District Tournament at Lynwood.  

Front row (l-r): Paul Miller, Andrew Brown, Emilio Renteria, Noah Barba, Freddy Lopez, Fernando De La Torre, Isaiah Mendoza, Uly Perez, Collin Valdivia, Nick Hammer, Marcos Rubio, Griffin Maduzia

Back Row (l-r): Coach Enrique Barba, Coach Manny Rubio, Coach Raul Renteria

July 18, 2006

The LookOut news
Los Amigos Play Ball
by Frank Gruber

July 18 -- Los Amigos Park at Sixth and Hollister in Ocean Park has hosted Pony League baseball for more than 40 years.

Santa Monica's Conner Greene tosses a strike to an East Long Beach batter. (Photos by Frank Gruber)

This year the park hosted the Bronco Division Sectional Tournament, featuring teams of eleven and twelve year-old boys from Long Beach, Torrance, Pico Rivera, and Norwalk, as well as Santa Monica.

The park was festooned with bunting as for any important baseball series, and shirtsleeve crowds watched a weekend of exciting baseball.

The Santa Monica team applauds Norwalk players receiving their runners up medals.

The Santa Monica team played four games in three days, including two one-run victories on Sunday. Santa Monica defeated Norwalk 2-1 in the final, to advance to the next level tournament, which will be held starting Wednesday in Simi Valley. For more information visit http://www.smpony.com/

The public address announcing crew, from L-R, Jager Metz, Joey Rosenblum, and J.J. Arnold.


Three Santa Monica Pony League officials, from L-R, Abby Arnold, Lety Johnson and Steve Dennis.


2006 SMPB Bronco Division (11-12) Blue Allstar Team



July 14-16 Sectional: The SMPB Bronco Blue Team received a "bye" in District play and hosted the Sectional Tournament at Los Amigos Park on July 14-16. The ballpark never looked better as five outstanding teams participated, including SMPB Blue, East Long Beach Red, Torrance All American Baseball, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera.

Torrance won the winner's bracket and advanced to Regional. SMPB won the consolation bracket and also advanced to Regional by going 3-1 for the weekend, beating mighty East Long Beach Red twice, and splitting 1-1 with always tough Norwalk. Great job, fellas!!

July 20-25 Regional at Simi Valley:

Top Row (L-R): Coach Ray Garcia, Coach Johnny Greene, Manager Marc Landis

Middle Row (L-R): Christian Bobo Rodriguez, Danny Avalos, Tyler Flynn, Conner Greene, Dylan Muscat, Brandon Taylor, David Tyre-Vigil

Bottom Row (L-R): Niko Spykoss, Andrew Phillips, Mason Landis, Kori Garcia, Kyle Radenberg


2006 SMPB Bronco Division (11-12) Red Allstar Team



The SMPB Bronco Red Team played hard at the District Tournament held July 7-12, at Norwalk, going 1-2 by beating Mira Costa and losing to Torrance All American Baseball and Inglewood Top Prospects.

Congratulations on a great season, young men! "

Top Row (L-R): Coach Manny Rubio, Manager Jaime Gutierrez, Coach Mark Tennenbaum

Middle Row (L-R): D.J. Gutierrez, Daniel Scheir, Anthony Hernandez, Ryan Johnson, Ric Tennenbaum, Andrew Gonzalez, Peter Harding

Bottom Row (L-R): Matthew Rubio, Adrian Perez, Matthew Franco

Not Pictured: Cody Hammond and Nick Jimenez

All Star Team Mom: Lety Johnson


The 2006 MUSTANG DIVISION (9-10) ALLSTAR TEAM



The 2006 Mustang Division (9-10) Allstar Team played hard at the District Tournament in the Pacific Palisades, July 7 -12, losing twice to Paramount.

Congratulations on a great season, boys!

Top Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Paul Rosenblum, Assistant Coach Greg Metz, Coach Felipe Gutierrez, Manager Paul Feinberg, Coach Art Arce, Assistant Coach Chris Snyder

Middle Row (left to right): Kyle "The Heater" McCreight, Hunter "Hapa" Feinberg, Mikey "Bulldog" Smilove, Lino "The Great Bamlino" Lares, Jager "Jagy" Metz, Tommy "Skinny Bones Jones" Gutierrez

Bottom Row (left to right): Benny "A-Kicking" Arce, Joey "Joey Baseball" Rosenblum, Leo "Fireball" Maxwell, Riley "Coconut" Sartell, Paul "Gymboree" Miller, Fernando "Hot Wheels" De La Torre


2006 SMPB PINTO (7-8) ALLSTAR TEAM - District 1 & 2 Champions



The SMPB Pinto Allstars won the District 1 & 2 Tournament at Lynwood June 25-29 by going undefeated in three games beating Cheviot Hills, East Long Beach Blue, and Pico Rivera.

As District Champs, the boys received a "bye" for the Sectional Tournament and played again July 13-14 at Regionals, also held at Lynwood. There, they went 0-2, losing to San Susana and East Long Beach Red.

Great job, little fellas!! You made all of us very proud.

Top Row (L-R): Coach Raul Renteria, Manager Manny Rubio, Coach Mark Hammer

Middle Row (L-R): Marcos Rubio, Andrew Brown, Liam Guevara-Flood, Noah Barba, Garrett Martin, Rudy Olmedo, Griffin Maduzia, Dylan Weiss, Uly Perez, Emilio Renteria, Jacob Pink, Nick Hammer

Bottom Row: Charlie Whitesell

Not Pictured: Coach Enrique Barba


JULY 15, 2005

DISTRICT: The 2005 Mustang Division Allstars (pictured below in top photo) won the District 1 & 2 Championship held at Torrance American Ballpark by defeating San Pedro, Torrance, and East Long Beach B-Team.

SECTION: At the Section tournament held at Mira Costa, SMPB was runner-up and advanced to Region by defeating Norwalk, but losing to East Long Beach A-Team (the team which went all the way to the World Series Championship game, losing to Tamiami, Florida).

REGION: At the Region tournament held at Lynwood, SMPB went 2-2 with wins over West Covina and Newbury Park, but two losses to Hart.

Congratulations, boys, on a great season!

Top Row: Coach Paul Rosenblum, Coach Mark Tennenbaum, Manager Marc
Landis. Not pictured, Coach Johnny Greene

Middle Row: Andrew "Wild Thing" Phillips, Danny "Jobu" Avalos, Daniel "Big D" Scheir, Conner "C-Dog" Greene, Matthew "The Kid" Franco, Lino "The Great BamLino" Lares

Bottom Row: Rick "Peanut" Tennenbaum, Leven "Blind Lemon Leven" Simon-Seay, Mikey "Bulldog" Smilove, Nick "Nearly Headless Kennerlegs" Kennerly, Joey "Joey Baseball" Rosenblum, Mason "Big Papa" Landis."


July 13, 2004

1979 WBBA Southern League Major Division Allstars

In front holding the sign is Frankie Jimenez;
Row 2: left to right is Beto Pena, Craig Cardon, unknown, Chris Metz,
Jesus Gonzalez, Greg Metz, Rene Jimenez and Roy Goldman;
Top row: left to right is coach AD Williams, David Cardon, Robert Zepeda, Dale Evans,
Chris Nevarez, Armando Martinez, unknown and coach Otha Evans.

1972 MAJOR ALLSTARS

Front row L to R: Danny, Komorowski, Raymond Cooper, Artie Nevarez, Robbie Jackson, David Levario, Gary Greedus, Chris Lopez, Mark Elizondo. Back row L to R: Manager Ron Robertson, Steve Kulina, Leonard Billet, Gilbert Wilson, Dennis Davidson, Namon Thompson, Lee Cardon, Jonathon Fragoso, Coach Art Rains *Bradley Manalatos substituted for injured Lee Cardon

"We were the only team to ever host and win the World Series. I was the league President that year and we had 2,300 fans at Los Amigos for the final game. Many of them brought their chairs and sat on the tennis courts. In this picture is Raymond Cooper who hit five homeruns, three of which were game-winners and two of which were grand slams. Awesome! Ray's son, James Cooper (a Los Amigos kid) signed with the New York Yankees organization in 2005. There's also a good 3rd baseman in the front row who homered in the World Series and was a human vacuum cleaner for baseballs, none other than my buddy, Chris Lopez." - Jim Pevehouse


Note young Tim Leary (front row) who grew up to become a 6'3", 205 pound power pitcher in the Major Leagues winning (78) games and recording (888) career strikeouts. Tim graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1976 after posting a 10-2 record that year and earning All-CIF first-team honors.

Following a successful collegiate career at UCLA, Leary was selected by the New York Mets with the second pick of the first round in the 1979 baseball draft. He pitched professionally for 15 years, spending 10 of those years in the majors with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. Leary's best performances came in 1988 when he helped lead the Dodgers to the World Series Championship. He was named National League Comeback Player of the Year, finishing the season with a 17-11 record and a 2.90 ERA.





This was the first All-Star Tournament ever held at Los Amigos Park in 1957.

The Southern League won it against Woodland Hills. In this picture is Lloyd Kaplan who was the founder of the league and Skippy Quinn who later pitched for the Milwaukee Braves (now Atlanta) and Houston Astros.