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Former Pirate Commits to High Point University (NCAA DI)

We are pleased to announce that VC Pirate alum Trenton Pallas commits to High Point University, a member of Big South Conference(DI)....

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Looking for 2022 Summer Coaches!

The Ventura County Pirates are now accepting applications for coaches for the 2022 summer season! Looking for coaches with college...

George Vranau

Congrats to former Pirate Matthew Sox!

Congrats to RHP Matthew Sox on being named 2021 Most Outstanding Pitcher of the California Collegiate League. Matthew also attends the...

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Congrats to 2021 League MVPs

Darren Taylor of Chaffey College and Shaun Montoya of San Diego State sweep Best of the West and Sunset Collegiate League MVPs.

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Learn more about our Host Family Program! Click HERE

Want to sing the National Anthem for the Pirates?

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Want to sing the National Anthem for the Pirates?

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2022 Player Registrations are Now Open!

The wait is finally over, as the Ventura County Pirates are now accepting applications for pitchers and position players for the Summer...

Ventura County Comes Up Short Against Inland Valley in Championship Finale

Brian Mellblom

Ventura County Comes Up Short Against Inland Valley in Championship Finale

ORANGE, CA - The roller coaster that was the Ventura County Pirates' 2021 campaign came to a close Sunday night, just running out of gas...

Pirates Rebound Against Inland Valley, One Game Away From Repeating as Champions

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Rebound Against Inland Valley, One Game Away From Repeating as Champions

ORANGE, CA - For the second time this postseason, the Ventura County Pirates have bounced back from a loss to win an elimination game,...

Pirates Fall Short in Pitchers' Battle, Face Elimination Once More

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Fall Short in Pitchers' Battle, Face Elimination Once More

ORANGE, CA - Other than starting 17 minutes late due to the early game running long, and then facing another delay due to the lights...

Robert Hollar

Pirates Advance to Championship Series

Faced with a must-win scenario, the Ventura County Pirates (13-20, 2-1 Best of the West Postseason) defeated the Long Beach Legends...

Pirates Fall to Inland Valley Pirates, Will Face Long Beach Legends in Elimination Game

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Fall to Inland Valley Pirates, Will Face Long Beach Legends in Elimination Game

COVINA, CA - In a day that began with mutual frustration all around the baseball field, the Pirates dugout ended up with the brunt of it,...

Pirates Defeat Legends in First Playoff Game

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Defeat Legends in First Playoff Game

CLAREMONT, CA - The inaugural Best of the West Division playoffs have begun, and the Pirates are 1-0 in the postseason thanks to some...

Pirates Beat Shepherds, Secure Postseason Seeding

Robert Hollar

Pirates Beat Shepherds, Secure Postseason Seeding

The Ventura County Pirates (11-19, 11-9 Best of the West) closed out their regular season with a 6-2 Victory over the SoCal Shepherds...

Pirates Swing For the Fences in Victory Over Long Beach Legends

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Swing For the Fences in Victory Over Long Beach Legends

VALLEY GLEN, CA – A trio of long bombs were key as the Ventura County Pirates defeated the Long Beach Legends by a 10-5 score, winning...

Bucs Swept Despite Pitching Two Complete Games

Robert Hollar

Bucs Swept Despite Pitching Two Complete Games

The Ventura County Bucs (9-17-2, 5-16-1 Golden Coast Collegiate League) fielded two of their best starting pitching performances of the...

Pirates Drop Another One to Santa Barbara

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Drop Another One to Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA - It was a tale of two defenses tonight at Pershing Park, but despite committing one fewer defensive error than the home...

SBL Bucs Improve Postseason Standing with 4-3 Win

Robert Hollar

SBL Bucs Improve Postseason Standing with 4-3 Win

The Ventura County Bucs (16-12, 13-9 Sunset Baseball League) secured a crucial 4-3 victory over the California Cage Rats (13-11, all SBL)...

Brian Mellblom

Pirates Hit Parade Sinks Shepherds 14-3

VALLEY GLEN, CA - Another day, another 17 hits for the Ventura County Pirates against the SoCal Shepherds. The Pirates' bats remained...

Bucs Shutout By Eagles Despite Nine Hits

Robert Hollar

Bucs Shutout By Eagles Despite Nine Hits

The Ventura Bucs (9-13-2) chances slipped away with the sunlight as a close game devolved into a 7-0 defeat at the hands of the LA...

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