Class of 2023

Carlos Lazcano

Carlos Lazcano began his baseball journey at age 5 playing in the Liga Basaseachic in Cd. Juarez, Mex. His journey in El Paso baseball started a year later at the Alta Vista Optimist League. His Baseball Journey was nurtured by the unconditional love and support from his Mom Irma and Dad Ramiro. His love of the game includes guidance, direction and wisdom from Olivia, Debbie and especially Ramiro Jr.

Playing for Austin High School starting in 1989 saw Carlos earn distinction and honors as a 4 year All District Selection and 2 years as an All City Honoree. He was distinguished with the honor of being selected to the 1992 Texas-Oklahoma All Star Game.

At Ranger Junior College he earned Offensive Player of the Year Honors and All Conference Designated Hitter selection in 1994. He was also selected to play in the NJCAA Baseball All Star Game. He repeated his selection earning 1995 All Conference Designated Hitter honors.

In 1996, Carlos earned Lone Star All Conference Designated Hitter honors playing for Texas A&M Kingsville. In 1998, Lazcano was selected to be the Lone Star Conference Player of the Year, earning Honors as the All Conference Catcher selection as well helping to lead his team to the Conference Championship. He was named to the All-Tournament team in 1998.

Carlos worked diligently in the Classroom earning All-Conference Academic Honors in 1996, Academic Honors 1996 – 1999, GTE Academic All Region Honors and the 1998 Oliver Seiko Award signifying the highest GPA of all university athletes at Texas A&I Kingsville. His academic accomplishments earned him designation as a Career Award Recipient.

Carlos enjoys an unconditional support, love and partnership with his wife Hortencia and his son Carlos Jr.

Class of 2023

Alonzo Ruelas

Alonzo Ruelas began his baseball journey at age 5 playing in the Socorro Optimist League for his father Willie Ruelas with the Socorro Pirates. His baseball journey was nurtured by the support from his mom Alicia. Alonzo comes from an encouraging and supportive baseball family and his love of the game includes guidance from Diana, Cynthia and Danny.

Alonzo was a star player at Socorro High School earning multiple All District, All City honors. He also earned All State recognition playing for the Bulldogs

Following high school, Ruelas signed to play collegiately with Grayson County College and was a member of their 2000 National Championship team.

Following Junior College, he was drafted in the 8th round by the Atlanta Braves.

Alonzo began his professional career playing rookie ball in the Braves organization. His professional journey includes playing for the Danville Braves, Rome Braves, and Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

During Spring training Alonzo played with the Richmond Braves and Jacksonville Braves. Alonzo was also called up to catch John Smoltz in 2004.

Ruelas played alongside some famous players to include Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Javy Lopez. Other notable players that he played against during his time with the Braves were Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Albert Puljos, and Miguel Cabrera.

Alonzo enjoys unconditional support, love and partnership with his wife Carmen Ruelas and his children Alonzo Jordan and Colton Ruelas

Class of 2023

Robert McNicol

Attended Eastwood High School from 1970 to 1974. Lettered three years.

Sophomore Year Stats: ERA. 0.76 Batting Average .142

Junior Year Stats: ERA 4.00 Batting Average .181

Senior Year Stats: ERA 1.72 District ERA 0.85 Batting Average .292

Selected to the All-District team with a high school career ERA of 1.01.

Connie Mack League summer of 1973: Played for the Eastwood Optimist team and advanced to the Regional Tournament in Van Horn, Texas

Connie Mack League summer of 1974: Played for the Eastwood Optimist team and compiled a 3-1 record including the Leagues only no-hitter.

Struck out 67 batters in 40 innings and allowed only 21 hits. At season’s end joined the Burges team under Coach Robert Osborne. Played in the Regional Tournament in Lamar, Colorado. Won the South Plains Regional Championship and advanced to the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, NM.

Connie Mack League Award– American Amateur Baseball Congress State All-Star Team with 3 win, 3 losses, 48 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.12.

Received an athletic scholarship from University of Texas in August 1974. Played for famed Cliff Gustafson (Inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006)

Freshman Year (1975) – Team record of 56 wins and 6 losses. Did not play the Freshman year (Red Shirt Year). The team won the Southwestern Conference and ultimately the NCAA National Championship.

Sophomore Year (1976) – Team record of 54 wins and 16 losses. Played 2 games in relief. The team won the Southwestern Conference and lost in the Regional Tournament.

Transferred to Lubbock Christian College in 1977

Played for famed Larry Hays (Inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame – 2015).

Sophomore Year (1977) – Team record of 44 wins and 27 losses. Won the Texoma Athletic Conference. Won the District 8 Tournament, Won the Area 2 Tournament and advanced to the NAIA College World Series in St. Joseph Missouri. This was the first ever World Series appearance for Lubbock Christian.

Junior Year (1978) – Team record of 47 wins and 24 losses. Won the Texoma Athletic Conference. Won the District 8 Tournament and came in second in the Area 2 Tournament in Lubbock, TX.

Senior Year (1979) - Team Record 42 wins and 24 losses. Won the Texoma Athletic Conference. Won the District 8 Tournament and came in fourth place in the Area 2 Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.

Was awarded the College’s L. D. Hays Award which is awarded to the Outstanding Athlete of the year (1979).

Was awarded to the College’s All Decade team of the 1970’s as the left-handed relief pitcher

Wife is Janet Ellen McNicol and Son Bradley McNicol