By Paul Gotham Dudley "Skip" Bailey will be among those inducted when the National Junior College Athletic Association presents its 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Elected by the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association, Bailey, the current Director of Athletics at Monroe Community College and former head and assistant coach and player, will be inducted during this year's NJCAA … [Read more...] about MCC’s Bailey gets the call
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Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
By Paul Casey Gotham It's billed as the fans' chance to see them before they hit the big leagues, and one of Rochester's own will take part. Patrick Urckfitz, the former Monroe Community College and Webster Yankee standout, will suit up for the West Division when the Arizona Fall League holds its fifth annual Rising Stars game. Saturday's game will be televised on the … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
Urckfitz Perfect in First AFL Appearance
By Paul Casey Gotham Picking up where he left off, Pat Urckfitz tossed a perfect inning of relief as the Peoria Javelinas fell to the Surprise Rafters 8-6 in the season opener of the Arizona Fall League. After more than a month break from game action, Urckfitz showed no signs of rust. The third-year pro came on in the fifth inning with his team trailing 5-1 and retired … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Perfect in First AFL Appearance
Brownsten finding his way
By Paul Casey Gotham Cory Brownsten is right where he belongs. The Lockport, New York native will board an airplane with his destination set for Orlando, Florida - home of the Atlanta Braves training complex. He will spend the next few weeks in the MLB fall instructional league and prepare for the 2011 baseball season. Fans of the Monroe Community College Tribunes, … [Read more...] about Brownsten finding his way
Urckfitz climbs another rung
By Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz makes a habit out of being successful in baseball. For the past two seasons, the Houston Astros farm hand accepted a variety of roles from Rookie ball to Advanced A minor league baseball. Each time, Urckfitz proved worthy of moving on to the next level. This season is no different. After nearly doubling his innings pitched and averaging … [Read more...] about Urckfitz climbs another rung