Reston Rockets 2009-2013

Reston Rockets
Written By Karina Bueckert

  • HOMETOWN Reston, MB

  • INDUCTED 2021

STORY

The Reston Rockets became a force in Manitoba Senior AA baseball in the early 2000s. In 2007, the team decided to join the Manitoba Senior Baseball League (MSBL) and see what they could do at AAA level. By 2009, the Rockets were one of the better teams in the league. From 2009 to 2013, they won two pennants (2010, 2011) and two league championships (2011 and 2013). They also represented Manitoba at two Canadian Championships (the 2011 team went in 2012, and the 2013 team went in 2014).

During the five years between 2009 and 2013, Reston won the MSBL batting title every year. Ross Tycoles was named MSBL Coach of the Year four times during the eight years Reston spent in the MSBL. Mitch Olson of the Rockets was Senior AAA Player of the Year in 2011 and 2013. Teammate Roy Tycoles won the same award in 2012. Reston’s players frequently appeared on the all-star teams of the time, and many former Rockets went on to be influential leaders and coaches in baseball across the province.

Karina Bueckert
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