By PAUL GOTHAM The Arizona Fall League has been the off-season home for Major League Baseball greats such as Andrew McCutchen, Dustin Pedroia, Max Scherzer and Mike Trout. Per the AFL website, the league's alums include 12 MLB MVPs, four Cy Young winners and 25 Rookies of the Year. When the AFL opens its 2017 season on October 10th, former Monroe Community College Tribune … [Read more...] about Mendick earns spot in Arizona Fall League
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Brownsten heading to Arizona Fall League
By Paul Gotham Call it a case of being in the right place at the time. Call it a case of when opportunity meets preparation. Call it whatever one may want, Cory Brownsten is getting a chance to prove himself among the best of the up and coming professional baseball players. Browsnten will get on an airplane Monday morning and head west. When he lands, the former … [Read more...] about Brownsten heading to Arizona Fall League
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
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