By BILLY HEYEN In the 2019 state semifinal, Tyler Griggs stole second base and distracted the defense long enough for Ben Beauchamp to scamper home from third. It was the type of aggressive base-running maneuver that led the Knights to their first-ever state title. Now, both Griggs and Beauchamp will be hoping that their next move, transferring from a Division I program … [Read more...] about Ben Beauchamp, Tyler Griggs take Junior College detour to get back on track
College Baseball
RIT’s Stevie Branche signs undrafted deal with Cincinnati Reds
By BILLY HEYEN Rochester Institute of Technology pitcher Stevie Branche signed an undrafted free agent contact with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday morning, according to the RIT baseball Twitter account. The right-handed pitcher from New Paltz, N.Y. becomes the first Rochester-area player acquired by an MLB team during 2020’s altered draft cycle. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about RIT’s Stevie Branche signs undrafted deal with Cincinnati Reds
MLB Draft 2020: Primer for upstate NY baseball fans
By BILLY HEYEN The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft takes place on Wednesday and Thursday. In a standard year, the draft might’ve taken on a heavy upstate New York flavor. Much more is uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though, as the draft has been reduced from 40 rounds to five that will total 160 selections. There is still a chance one or two upstate … [Read more...] about MLB Draft 2020: Primer for upstate NY baseball fans
Tribune Tilt: Two squads make up MCC All-Decade team
By TOM GARIGEN and PAUL GOTHAM Monroe Community College baseball played more than 450 games from 2010 to 2019. The Tribune program won eight NJCAA Region III Division II titles during those years and advanced to five East District Championship games. MCC's nine parlayed those appearances into three NJCAA World Series trips. Along the way, there have been All-America … [Read more...] about Tribune Tilt: Two squads make up MCC All-Decade team
Victor and U of R alum Kahovec brings career success to Holy Cross
By JOHN LIKANJE Ed Kahovec has done a lot of winning in his sports career. A state title in both baseball and volleyball in the same year during his high school years. Back-to-back University Athletic Association (UAA) titles and a Patriot League title as an assistant coach. Now, the former Victor Blue Devil and University of Rochester Yellowjacket standout will have a chance … [Read more...] about Victor and U of R alum Kahovec brings career success to Holy Cross