RValdes
Congratulations to Coach Larry Hernandez and the entire Bandit Organization for their continued success! We look forward to seeing the teams back in Midland sometime soon.
Rocky, Diana and Javi Valdes
Midland, Texas
VHuerta
Checking on this,I see no mention of a special group of 17 year olds that Brian Forrester took to Albequerque as a special invite to the Southwest Classic back in 1998. You wanna talk about blood, sweat, and tears poured out into a tournament. Losing one game to a group of Junior College all-stars from Cali, this group of talented Bandits set the standards for how a Bandit is to act. For the most part, this is the same group of 13 year olds that took state in Plano, to get a national invite to Houston. The "Original Bandit", "Niner", and all a solid group of kids were part of this class. We were the same group of kids that future D-1 stars like Willie Rueda would look up to everyday at practice at ol' Hanks High.
Mr. Larry Hernandez was the first to have teams looking good as they played great. "Red Jersey, Peppercorn undershirt, black pants, black socks (swoosh), and black cleats" Not to take away from the way we played, but we were the originators in style on the field. M-Frame Oakleys mandatory, this group of Bandits were the first retirement class for Larry. But, never to be "sold short" I am glad he has been a staple to the El Paso community.
I'm surprised I haven't written in sooner. If I would've known about this, you would of bet that all of the thousands of pictures that my family has would be posted on this site.
I'm proud to be called a Bandit, even when those that weren't hated on the program. Shout out to all of the Bandits that I stepped on the field with and against. It was the best time to be a Bandit.
V-HU 1993-1999 Bandits (1998 team would have beaten any team, hands down…including the infamous Herby team that Larry started with)
Bigcatjb
Bandits from the past
congragulations on all the bandits that are now on varsity every bandit is making an impact just being on the field just shows how well the bandit coaches prepare you to the next level i see the diffrence Thankyou for your support Parents of bandits now be proud to be a Bandit parent Thanks B#31#21 B21
NINER
To my fellow Bandits and of course Mr. Willie "Niner-in-Training" Rueda,
This is the original NINER signing in to wish you all a happy halloween. And a very special Happy B-Day to "Niner-in-Training". Good job guys on the approach to becoming great baseball players and young men. You continue to win and win with pride. Keeping the tradition of how a successful baseball team can be great in the win-column and do it with class! And to Mr. Rueda. I'm very proud of you. To play D-1 baseball is an accomplishment in itself, but to do it at Tech in the Big 12 and start! The honors of Freshman All-Conference that is something amazing. Happy Birthday bud, have fun and keep the focus. Remember you are a role-model to Bandits everywhere (young and old!). Coach Larry, best of luck as you teach the guys the game of baseball and the game of life. I love the Bandits very much. And Coach, tell my brother Champ I said hello.
"The Original Niner" signing out.
superraton
Cleveland Indians Major League Coach El Pasoan
Coach read your website and looks like the Bandits Baseball Club has had great success. If your kids, parents or yourself ever have anything I can help you with feel free to let me know. Having played professional baseball, collegiate baseball and coached at the college level for 5 years and currently coaching in the Major Leagues with the Indians I hope to help out my hometown community however I can.
Thanks,
Ruben Felix
Cleveland Indians
Bullpen Assistant Coach
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