Hitting out of the leadoff spot for the first time in his MLB career, Rochester, New York native Chris Bostick went 2-for-3 with two runs scored as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1 at PNC Park on Sunday. Bostick reached on a hit by pitch to lead the third inning and came around to score on a Jose Osuna sacrifice fly. The Aquinas Institute alum … [Read more...] about Bostick delivers from leadoff spot
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Tribunes add Urckfitz to staff
By PAUL GOTHAM This is what you need to know about Pat Urckfitz As a pitcher in the Houston Astros system, Urckfitz made steady progress for three seasons starting in 2008 with Rookie-Ball at Greeneville of the Appalachian League to Lexington of the Class A South Atlantic League then on to Lancaster of the Advanced-A California League before reaching Double-A with Corpus … [Read more...] about Tribunes add Urckfitz to staff
Consistent Clement continues success in professional baseball
By PAUL GOTHAM Last summer Ernie Clement terrorized pitchers in the nation's premier summer collegiate league. This year he is setting records at the professional level. The Brighton High grad, who starred as a freshman on the 2015 University of Virginia national championship team, hit .353 as a member of the Harwich Mariners and earned Cape Cod League MVP honors in 2016. … [Read more...] about Consistent Clement continues success in professional baseball
Schwind gains perspective by taking eye off the ball
By PAUL GOTHAM Talking with Jon Schwind, one could get confused as to whether you're having a conversation about baseball or preparing for an upcoming anatomy examination. The Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand has spent portions of his now seven-year minor league career recovering from a variety of injuries. There was the broken arm and broken thumb which limited him to 30 … [Read more...] about Schwind gains perspective by taking eye off the ball
Klimek thrives on location
By PAUL GOTHAM In his third professional season, Greece Arcadia alum Steven Klimek is commanding the strike zone and dictating at bats. But there is not a magic formula nor a secret pitch in his arsenal. When the reliever talks about his success, he points to a simple truth. "A good located fastball is so hard to beat," Klimek said recently by phone. "It’s not just about … [Read more...] about Klimek thrives on location