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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 25 Reed Rainey will take the field as new baseball coach By Rongi Yost Correspondent Reed Rainey will take over as the new head coach for the Outlaws baseball team, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, both as a player and as a coach. Rainey has big plans for the Outlaws and the future of the Outlaws baseball pro- gram. Pitching and defense are at the top of his list, and he told The Nugget that the Outlaws will be very good in terms of pitching and defense. One of the hall- marks of Rainey’s teams has been that they throw strikes, pitch aggressively, and play good solid defense. Rainey shared with The Nugget what the Outlaws will be like next season. “Offensively, we will be aggressive at the plate, and we will put pressure on the opponents by being highly skilled at base-running, play- ing the short game, and tak- ing advantage of situational opportunities,” said Rainey. “We will play with confi- dence, which comes from practicing hard, and being well-versed in the fundamen- tals of the game. We will hus- tle, play hard, never quit, and play the game with passion. Baseball will be fun.” The Outlaws have a group of returning players, and Rainey is excited about the season ahead. “I’m optimistic that our pitching and defense will be able to lead us into the play- offs,” said Rainey. “I don’t know enough about our team overall to make any predic- tions about success, but we will play the game the right way, compete as hard as we can, and have a lot of fun along the way, and will con- tinue the rich tradition of Outlaws baseball.” Rainey also plans to work with staff and players to further youth baseball in the community. Rainey told The Nugget that he feels it’s imperative to be involved in the community, so that younger players will feel connected to Outlaws base- ball, and aspire to play as they get older. Reed added that increasing participation numbers is important to him, as well as building an excit- ing summer program that encompasses all levels of play. The coach brings a wealth of experience with him. Rainey was a standout athlete at West Albany High School, and was a three-year letter-winner in baseball. He was an all-league player as a senior, and played in the State-Metro All Star Series, where he went 6-2 as a pitcher. He batted .400 and knocked in 31 RBIs. In 1980, he was voted West Albany’s High School Athlete of the Year. Reed was also a three-year letter-winner in football, and started for the team all three years. In basketball, he was a two-year letter-winner. After high school, Rainey attended Washington State University, and was the Buck Bailey Award win- ner, an award given to the most outstanding pitcher. He earned this award in both 1983 and 1984. Reed set 12 single season/career pitching records, some of which still stand 32 years later. Rainey was a member of the Pac-10 All Star team that traveled to Haarlem, The Netherlands, for International Honkbalweek in 1984. After an impressive high school and collegiate career, Rainey began his coaching career, and has coached at both the high school and col- lege levels. Reed’s coaching experience included: assis- tant coach/pitching coach at the University of Nevada, head baseball coach at Reno High School, and head base- ball coach at Western Oregon University. He was also the assistant coach, pitching coach, and associate athletic director at Portland State University, the head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark College, and recently head baseball coach at Central High School. Reed and his wife, Martha, come to Sisters as a blended family, which includes six children that range in age from 18 to 30. The Raineys are familiar with Sisters, realize it’s rich in baseball tradition, and want to con- tinue that trend. “Coach Steve Hodges has done a tremendous job build- ing the program, and the suc- cess he has had here is a tes- tament to him, his staff, and all of the players who have participated,” said Rainey. “I want to continue to build on the tradition that Coach Hodges, and those before him, have established. “The Sisters community loves their baseball, and is very supportive of all of the sports and activities we have,” added Rainey. “I love the small-town atmosphere, WORKMAN’S Thank you to our ul Customers! Wonderf COMP? TRAVEL SAFE THIS HOLIDAY We can help! Workman’s comp., auto accidents accepted. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management Dr. Inice Gough, DC, CCT, CCST 541.549.3583 Designate a Driver! DAVIS TIRE Serving Sisters Since 1962. 541-549-1026 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage PHOTO BY RONJI YOST Reed Rainey brings a wealth of experienne to his new noanhing position with Outlaws baseball. and have a passion for Central Oregon. I want to make Outlaw baseball games an event that people in the community want to come watch and be a part of. Our new baseball field will be one of the best playing fields in Central Oregon. The set- ting is absolutely beautiful, and I am excited to have an abundance of home games this year to open our new facility.” Is the Snowbird or Sunbird Life for You? As the saying goes, birds of a feather fl ock together. In the case of snowbirds and sunbirds — affectionate nicknames for traveling retirees — this is defi nitely true. Snowbirds are residents of northern states who fl ock to the south to escape harsh winters, while sunbirds travel north in droves to get away from summer heat and humidity. 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