Generals Finalize Opening Day Roster with Local Additions

May 30, 2012 - Texas Collegiate League (TCL) Victoria Generals Opening day of the 2012 summer season is just days away for the Victoria Generals. The team has finalized its opening day roster with the addition of three local products. Victoria natives Kevin Daniels and Hayden Vesely will join Shiner native Blue Hybner to give the Generals some much needed depth across the board this summer.

"We're very fortunate to have such a hotbed of baseball talent right here in our backyard to choose from," commented Blake Koch, Victoria's general manager. "Kevin, Hayden, and Blue are quality players from the area that will fit in well with the pieces we already have in place."

Kevin Daniels, a 2010 graduate of St. Joseph High School, just completed his sophomore year at Blinn College. Daniels put together a solid sophomore campaign, batting .336 with six doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, and 24 runs scored. For his efforts, Daniels was named to the Region XIV South All-Conference team.

As a freshman, Daniels hit .275 with three doubles, one triple, 28 RBIs, 14 stolen bases, and 28 runs scored. He also was named to the Region XIV South All-Conference team as a freshman as well.

In 2011, Daniels was selected to play in the Texas/New Mexico Junior College All-Star Game played at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.

Daniels is currently undecided on which university he will be transferring to in the fall to continue his collegiate career.

"Kevin is a solid defensive outfielder that handles the bat well," stated Koch. "He works hard and plays the game the right way."

Hayden Vesely, a 2011 graduate of St. Joseph High School, followed in the footsteps of his high school teammate Daniels and chose to attend Blinn as well. Vesely hit .267 as a freshman this year with six doubles, one home run, 19 RBIs, five stolen bases, and 34 runs scored.

Vesely showed his versatility defensively by playing multiple positions, seeing time at second and third base as well as in the outfield.

As a senior at St. Joseph, Vesely compiled a 10-2 record on the mound with a 1.97 ERA. He had 74 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched. He also led the team at the plate with a .456 batting average and 23 RBIs. For his efforts, Vesely was named to the Advocate All-Area Baseball First-Team, the TAPPS District 4-5A First-Team, and the TAPPS All-State First-Team.

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