Meet the Rams - Janca, Garcia, Springfield

Hello again Ram fans. It’s been quite some time since I have had a chance to do this and with the spring just around the corner I feel there is no better time. Today I would like to introduce one of our team captain’s, Sam Janca as well as seniors, Isaac Garcia and Jerris Springfield.

This year, your Rams voted to elect team captains. The criteria for the vote were: 1) the individual must exemplify strength of character, 2) be a great role model, 3) be a good competitor and 4) be an overall great teammate. The vote was unanimous. Seniors Chris Adamson and San Janca were chosen to lead the Rams during the 2010 campaign. The results came as no surprise to anyone in the locker room. Sam and Chris have both shown their natural ability to lead both on and off the field.

Sam Janca, a senior out of Georgetown arrived at Angelo State after a two-year stint with Texas Tech University. Since arriving last fall, Sam has established himself as a mainstay in the Ram rotation. Janca truly is one of the greatest competitors that I have ever had the privilege to play with. His will and determination were displayed on several occasions last year, including his gutsy 10-inning performance against Abilene Christian in the regional semifinals. Janca will never take credit for the win, rather he acts in a manner that reflects what he deems to be the best advice he has ever been given, “be humble.” Sam works just as hard off the field as he does on. During his down time, he and former Ram, Clay Calfee work to develop their Double Barrel Outfitters brand which specializes in guided hunts in west Texas. So whether you’re on the ball field or out hunting the fields, Sam Janca is your guy and we’re happy he’s a Ram.

A few things according to Sam:

Hobbies: Hunting, Drinking Coffee
Major: Animal Business
Favorite Car: Dodge Diesel
Favorite Movie: Buck Commander
Favorite Food: BBQ
Favorite Quote: “Y’all can go to hell and I will go to Texas” – Davy Crockett


Isaac Garcia spent the latter half of the 2009 season on the bench with a wrist injury. He started 39 consecutive games before falling to injury against Abilene Christian. Garcia, who was hitting .386 with seven home runs and 36 RBI seems to have fully recovered in the off season, as he has lead the Rams in hitting both through the fall and early spring. Isaac, a native of El Paso, has many interests that he pursues away from the baseball field, which includes a great passion for music, cars and studying cultures. It’s good to have Isaac back for 2010.

A few things according to Isaac:

Nickname: IZZY
Major: Kinesiology
Favorite Car: Range Rover
Favorite Movie: Man on Fire
Favorite TV Show: Jim Rome is Burning
Dream Job: Professional Baseball Player

Jerris Springfield of New Braunfels returns for his senior season with the Rams. Jerris (or Jerry, according to his favorite professor, Dr. Kara), is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Springfield made 16 appearances in relief during the 2009 season, where he earned one win. The Rams hope that Jerris is able to carry his performance over to the coming 2010 season.

A few things according to Jerris:

Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Golf
Favorite Class: Marketing
Favorite Car: Ford F-250 Super Duty
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Favorite Band: Cory Morrow
Favorite Book: Money Ball
Favorite place to Visit: Deer Lease
Dream Job: Fishing Guide