About the NorCal Muffins Organization
The NorCal Muffins were founded in the Fall of 2023 by Kevin and Larry Kuang with a vision that went against the norms of traditional baseball culture. They wanted a team that didn't just played hard, but also stood out. The team set out to prove that baseball doesn't need to look or sound a certain way to be taken seriously. They wanted to show that being young doesn't mean being inexperienced, and that a group of passionate players with something to prove could build a legitimate, competitive program from scratch.
In their first season, the Muffins made headliners in SJNABA. What began as a handful of friends determined to make their mark has grown into a thriving baseball organization with over 40 players across two teams. They've made the playoffs every single season, earning respect throughout the entire league. Head Coach Kevin Kuang, who earned Coach of the Year in Summer 2024, continues to lead alongside co-founder Larry Kuang, and Mantecadas' Managers, Emilio and Orlando Ramirez.
The Birth of the Mantecadas
By Summer 2025, The Muffins' success and growing roster led to an exciting next step: the creation of a second team, the NorCal Mantecadas. Kevin and Larry Kuang continued to lead the Muffins, while Emilio Ramirez, Orlando Ramirez, and Jorge Quezada took over management of the Mantecas. The goal was simple: to give more players a chance to play, develop, and compete while staying true to the culture that made the Muffins special. Both teams now practice together, share training and coaches resources, and show up to support each other on game days.
Award Highlights
Larry Kuang — Division II MVP Nominee (Summer 2024 & 2025); a two-time All-Star and cornerstone of the Muffins offense.
Emilio Ramirez — Division III MVP Nominee (Summer 2025) after leading the Mantecadas in almost every major offensive category.
Jacob Pubill — Pitcher of the Year Nominee (Summer 2025) following a dominant season on the mound.
Kevin Kuang — Coach of the Year (Summer 2024) for his leadership and impact on the organization’s success.
All-Star Highlights
Summer 2024 Muffins All-Stars
Larry Kuang — .481 AVG / .609 OBP / .712 SLG / 1.320 OPS
Memo Gomez — .341 AVG / .482 OBP / .455 SLG / .937 OPS
Bryan Quezada — .340 AVG / .435 OBP / .340 SLG / .775 OPS
Summer 2025 Muffins All-Stars
Rojan Karn — .414 AVG / .469 OBP / .552 SLG / 1.020 OPS
Matt Hegel — .269 AVG / .345 OBP / .385 SLG / .729 OPS
Jacob Pubill — 45.1 IP / 69 K / 1.99 ERA / 0.93 WHIP
Summer 2025 Mantecadas All-Stars
Emilio Ramirez — .486 AVG / .574 OBP / .811 SLG / 1.385 OPS
Brian Plyer — .396 AVG / .463 OBP / .437 SLG / .900 OPS
Joe Correa — .312 AVG / .389 OBP / .354 SLG / .743 OPS
