Rio Rancho High School


301 Loma Colorado, NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 896-5600
Fax: (505) 896-5901

College Players from Rio Rancho High School:

Check out our Baseball Alumni (visit the RRHS Alumni Site as well):

Chris Bartenhagen-
New Mexico Military Institute

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Chris Bartenhagen Graduated from Rio Rancho in 2006. He played Catcher for the Rams and holds the record for most walks in a season . Coach Murphy says, "Chris was a very tough player who loved baseball. You could always find Chris putting in extra time in the cage on his own."
Nathan Sisneros-
Missouri Valley Baptist
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Nathan Graduated in 2003 . Nathan played Outfield for the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Nathan was a very good outfielder who could run down any ball." Nathan always had a smile on his face and was fun to be around. Nathan was also a key hitter for us from the left side. Nathan played at Eastern Arizona and Trinidad State before Missouri Valley.
Tim Crafton- Eastern New Mexico
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Tim Graduated in 2004. He attended the New mexico Military Institute and played for them two years. He now plays for Eastern New Mexico . Tim played Outfield and First Base for the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Tim was a great all around kid on and off the field." Tim never missed a practice and was very dedicated to being a Ram and helping the team win.
Wally Fink- Regis College
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Wally Fink graduated in 2006 for the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Wally was an all around great kid at Rio Rancho. He excelled at baseball and soccer." He is currently playing at Regis college in Colorado. Wally played shortstop and second base at Rio Rancho!
Ben Frye-
Missouri Valley Baptist
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Ben Graduated in 2007. Ben was a pitcher and infielder for the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Ben was a force for us the mound." Ben was the guy we went to when we needed a win. Ben played for the University of New Mexico and Trinidad State before Missouri Valley. Ben was always fun to be around.
Justin Esquibel- Eastern New Mexico
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Justin Graduated from RRHS in 2005. Justin played varsity catcher for 3 seasons with the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Justin was one of the most loyal players I have ever coached." Justin played hard-nosed baseball and hated to lose. Having Justin behind the plate was like having a coach on the field as he took control of the game!

Noah Trujillo- Mississippi State
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Noah graduated from RRHS in 2003. Noah played Catcher. Coach Murphy says, "Noah was a hard working kid who could hit!" Noah had a great attitude and did a great job for the Rams behind the plate. Noah started out at Eastern Arizona before signing with Mississippi state.

Vinnie Caputo-Dakota Wesleyan
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Vinnie Graduated in 2006. Vinnie played catcher and third base for the Rams. Coach Murphy says, "Vinnie was a good hitter that had some pop in his swing." Vinnie signed with Trinidad State after Rio Rancho and now plays for Dakota Wesleyan.
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Important Information!

The baseball program will be having it's Third annual alumni game on Feb, 16 at 12:00pmpm. This will be the first annual Sal Puentes Alumni Game.

We will be accepting donations at the game for the Sal Puentes Scholarship fund .

All Alumni wanting to play in this game needs to e-mail or call Coach Murphy asap at 896-5878..

Last year the current players beat the alumni 6-1. Steve Solwick pitched an outstanding 6 innings for the Alumni.

Alumni College Baseball Players!

Keeping track of:

  • Sal Puentes - Eastern Arizona
  • Steve Solwick - Bellview Illinois (Drafted by Cubs )
  • Carl Hohsfield - University of New Mexico
  • Devon Thomas - Cochise JC
  • Jordan Bonyai - NMMI
  • Kevin Frost- Trinidad State
  • Jeff Walls- Trinidad State
  • Shane Beans- LeTournea
  • Josh Kerns - Trinidad State
  • Jon Prarie- Trinidad State
  • lawrence Martinez - Trinidad State
  • Aaron Kopacka - Pasadena College ( Calif. )
  • Cash Econouply - Cerritos College ( Calif )
  • Joey Garcia - El Paso Comm. College
  • Trevor Purvis- Eastern New Mexico
  • Michael McDermott El Paso Comm. College
  • Mike Gilligan - Phoenix College
  • Welcome to RRHS Baseball!

Baseball News!

Players Signed this Season:

  • Anthony Haase Verbal to UNM