2019 Season Recap

August 1

The San Diego Invaders have put a bow on 2019, and it was one, of if not the most successful season in all of Invaders history. Finishing with a record of 17-4, the Invaders finished with a 12 game win streak, beating their organization rivals the San Diego Force, the San Diego Hustle, Inland Empire Jays, and Peninsula White Sox to name a few. It didn't matter if the teams were local or visiting from other parts of California, the Invaders proved ready to meet the challenge.

Offensively, much of this year's firepower came from the group of Japanese players who proved more than capable of facing top college pitching. Kota Suzuki and Takumi Maeno led the team with 16 RBI each, while Tatsunori Negishi and Riki Uemara led the team in hitting with batting averages of .379 and .389 respectively. 

And on the mound, Daishin Tanaka was nearly un-hittable, carrying an ERA under 2 for much of the season. He finished with 28 and 1/3 innings pitched, with 3 wins, 40 strikeouts and a 3.18 ERA. 

The season would not have been the success it was without the amazing contributions from all our Japanese players. Additionally, strong pitching performances late in the season by Graham Cumming, Tanner Smith, and Cade Logan, along with a late season resurgence from power hitter Cedric Ada and the reliability of catcher Mikie Welch helped propel this Invaders team to the success it was. 

Thank you everyone for a great year