By Taylor Nigrelli NIAGARA FALLS, NY -- In 2012 the Niagara Power advanced all the way to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series before falling to the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs in two games. In 2013 they failed to replicate that success, winning only 13 games and finishing in last place. The team suffered through an eight-game losing streak and dropped 15 … [Read more...] about Lack of leadership, chemistry doomed Power
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Kafka tabbed NYCBL Reliever of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Corey Kafka (Mercer University) came to the New York Collegiate Baseball League looking for innings. The Oneonta Outlaws hurler left with the Reliever of the Year honor and a league championship. After getting less than five innings of work during his freshman season at Mercer, Kafka proved his worth on the fields of the NYCBL. The … [Read more...] about Kafka tabbed NYCBL Reliever of the Year
Susana named NYCBL Defensive Player of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Statistics don't always tell the whole story. That is the case with 2013 New York Collegiate Baseball League Defensive Player of the Year, Stanley Susana (Syracuse Jr. Chiefs/St. Thomas Aquinas). The Jr. Chiefs third baseman didn’t lead the league in assists or put outs, but he did leave a lasting impression. NYCBL fans got a taste of … [Read more...] about Susana named NYCBL Defensive Player of the Year
Stephens turns rehab into MVP effort
By Paul Gotham HORNELL, NY – At the plate and on the mound Brandon Stephens (University of Georgia) made his mark on the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. The 2013 Playoff Most Valuable Player batted .714 during the post-season and hurled a pair of shutout innings as the Oneonta Outlaws claimed their second league title. In a season that was meant for … [Read more...] about Stephens turns rehab into MVP effort
Oneonta claims NYCBL championship with 6-1 win over Hornell
By Dan Lonky (@danlonky) HORNELL, NY - The Oneonta Outlaws claimed the 2013 New York Collegiate Baseball League championship Monday night, as they took down the Hornell Dodgers 6-1 at Maple City Park. Brandon Stephens (University of Georgia) earned Playoff Most Valuable Player with his second save of the post-season. "It's a great feeling," Stephens said. "These are … [Read more...] about Oneonta claims NYCBL championship with 6-1 win over Hornell