PAST PLAYERS
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RETIRED NUMBER
On December 15th, 2008, the uniform number 11, of Leo Rosales was retired by the East L.A. Dodgers. At their annual Christmas banquet, attended by 35 current and former ELA Dodgers, Coach Leo Gutierrez presented Leo Rosales with his jersey that he used when playing for the ELA Dodgers in 1998-2000. Leo Rosales, a Reseda High School graduate, also attended L.A City College and Cal State Northridge. He was drafted and signed by the San Diego Padres in 2002 and was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007. Leo pitched strictly out of the bullpen in 2008, throwing 42 innings, with a 2-1 record, and an ERA of 3.15. We wish Leo much success in the Major Leagues.
Coach Leo Gutierrez & Coach Phil Valdez present Leo Rosales with his retired number.
IN MEMORY
We will never forget you. Rest In Peace
AC Grable
East LA Dodger 2006-2009
Luis Morilla
East LA Dodger 2010
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HALL OF FAME
Class of 2009
On December 30, 2009, former East LA Dodger player and current coach, Phillip Valdez, was inducted into the East LA Dodgers' Hall of Fame. Coach Phil played witht the ELA Dodgers from 1997-2003, as a Mickey Mantle, Connie Mack, and Stan Musial player. As an outstanding LHP and first baseman, Phillip Valdez had an outstanding career with the ELA Dodgers. A fierce competitor, he was called upon to pitch in the biggest and most important games. Because of his success on the mound, the ELA Dodgers became one of the elite teams in California.
In 2004, after his playing days were over, Phillip began coaching in our lower level program. He is now coaching our Blue Team, our top NBC Collegiate Team. Because of his leadership and expertise, our Blue Team has experienced much success, including the 2009 Western Baseball Association League Title.
Congratulations to Phillip as our firt inductee into our Hall of Fame!
On December 30, 2009, former East LA Dodger player and current coach, Phillip Valdez, was inducted into the East LA Dodgers' Hall of Fame. Coach Phil played witht the ELA Dodgers from 1997-2003, as a Mickey Mantle, Connie Mack, and Stan Musial player. As an outstanding LHP and first baseman, Phillip Valdez had an outstanding career with the ELA Dodgers. A fierce competitor, he was called upon to pitch in the biggest and most important games. Because of his success on the mound, the ELA Dodgers became one of the elite teams in California.
In 2004, after his playing days were over, Phillip began coaching in our lower level program. He is now coaching our Blue Team, our top NBC Collegiate Team. Because of his leadership and expertise, our Blue Team has experienced much success, including the 2009 Western Baseball Association League Title.
Congratulations to Phillip as our firt inductee into our Hall of Fame!
Class of 2010
On December 28, 2010, Co-Founder and former ELA Dodger Coach, Mark Viramontes, was inducted as the second member of our Hall of Fame. Mark is currently assistant coach at San Diego State University. He works with the catchers and outfielders. Mark also coached at Cal State LA and at Univ. of San Diego. Mark co-founded the ELA Dodgers with Coach Leo in 1997 and coached with him until 2004. He has had a tremendous impact on hundreds of players in the ELA Dodgers organization. We are very grateful for his service to our organization. We wish him the best at San Diego State with Head Coach Tony Gwynn.
On December 28, 2010, Co-Founder and former ELA Dodger Coach, Mark Viramontes, was inducted as the second member of our Hall of Fame. Mark is currently assistant coach at San Diego State University. He works with the catchers and outfielders. Mark also coached at Cal State LA and at Univ. of San Diego. Mark co-founded the ELA Dodgers with Coach Leo in 1997 and coached with him until 2004. He has had a tremendous impact on hundreds of players in the ELA Dodgers organization. We are very grateful for his service to our organization. We wish him the best at San Diego State with Head Coach Tony Gwynn.
