By PAUL GOTHAM A pair of Section V alums etched markers on their professional timelines in the same weekend. Ernie Clement needed 89 Major League at-bats to connect on his first career home run, Friday night. One day later, Ben Cowles made good on his 27th professional at bat. Clement delivered a two-out solo shot in the third inning of the Cleveland Indians 7-4 victory over … [Read more...] about Clement and Cowles connect on pro firsts
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Mendick enjoys “once in a lifetime event” at ‘Field of Dreams’
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick had the chance to live out a movie of his childhood on Thursday night. The former Monroe Community College and Pittsford Mendon star was among the players who emerged from a cornfield as part of Major League Baseball's "Field of Dreams" Game. "Everything about it was incredible," Mendick said of the game via text message. "The people there, the … [Read more...] about Mendick enjoys “once in a lifetime event” at ‘Field of Dreams’
Cubs select Penfield’s Ziehl in 11th round
By PAUL GOTHAM Penfield High School standout Gage Ziehl was chosen by Chicago Cubs in the 11th round (334th overall selection) of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. A University of Miami commit, Ziehl is the third player in Penfield program history to be selected in the MLB Draft. The Prep Baseball Report NYS Player of the Year and Section V … [Read more...] about Cubs select Penfield’s Ziehl in 11th round
Newark’s Cowles selected in 10th round by Yankees
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Newark Reds star Ben Cowles was chosen by New York Yankees in the 10th round (303 selection) of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. A Third Team All-American selection at the University of Maryland this past season, Cowles started all 48 games at shortstop for the Terrapins. He led the Big Ten with 18 home runs and ranked second in … [Read more...] about Newark’s Cowles selected in 10th round by Yankees
Brighton’s Clement earns MLB promotion
By PAUL GOTHAM Ernie Clement has been promoted to the Cleveland Indians. The former Brighton High School standout will be in Cleveland on Sunday when the Indians host a doubleheader (two seven-inning games) with the Toronto Blue Jays. If and when Clement appears in the Indians' lineup, he will become the first Brighton alum to play in a Major League Baseball game. … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Clement earns MLB promotion