By MIKAEL DeSANTO All Star Game starter. Western Division champion. Playoff champion. Pitcher of the Year. These are the titles associated with Aaron Phillips (St. Bonaventure University) of the Olean Oilers and his 2016 season. Add one more to add to that collection: New York Collegiate Baseball League Player of the Year. "It's definitely a turnaround for me, last year … [Read more...] about Phillips selected NYCBL Player of the Year
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Phillips earns NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
By MIKAEL DeSANTO Aaron Phillips (St. Bonaventure University) of the Olean Oilers has added another accomplishment to his successful season, as he has been nameD the New York Collegiate Baseball League Pitcher of the Year for the 2016 season. "There's a lot of good pitchers in this league, as a hitter I can tell you that," Phillips said. "It definitely feels good to know … [Read more...] about Phillips earns NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
Jr. Chiefs DiTorrice garners NYCBL Reliever of the Year
By ANTHONY SCOTT Joseph DiTorrice II (Manhattan) first showed his dominance on the mound in an early season two strike out, four-out save against the Sherrill Silversmiths. His fastball was blazing by hitters that night, and he was able to cement his role as the closer for the Syracuse Junior Chiefs. Later, the sophomore from Manhattan showed off his deadly curve in a … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs DiTorrice garners NYCBL Reliever of the Year
Peterson named NYCBL top defensive player for second straight season
By JONATHAN SAWYER With a sure glove and plus arm, Cole Peterson (St. Bonaventure) garnered New York Collegiate Baseball League Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. Peterson’s stats don’t lie. Accounting for 79 put outs and 131 assists while committing just nine errors over 46 games, he finished with a fielding percentage of .959. Peterson anchored … [Read more...] about Peterson named NYCBL top defensive player for second straight season
Bell named NYCBL Manager of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM Bobby Bell's 2016 Olean Oilers rattled of a record 24 straight wins on their way to setting the regular season mark of 39 victories and winning their second straight New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series. Getting the two-time NYCBL Manager of the Year to talk about his personal accomplishments might be more difficult than beating his … [Read more...] about Bell named NYCBL Manager of the Year