By Kevin Oklobzija Managing has been a passion for Mike Quade. Of course, considering Quade has been managing at some level of professional baseball since 1985, that's called stating the obvious. But even for a guy who loves filling out lineup cards, working in the batting cage, deciphering lefty-righty matchups and implementing hit-and-run strategy, there comes a time … [Read more...] about The time was right for Quade to move on from Red Wings
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PGCBL shapes bright future with organizational, structural changes
Courtesy of PGCBL.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) announced today that it has completed its corporate transition to a limited liability company to provide the league with strong organizational governance for the future. All the existing PGCBL teams have become members of the corporation and the league’s newest franchise in … [Read more...] about PGCBL shapes bright future with organizational, structural changes
Bona alum Connor Grey throws first perfect game in Arizona Diamondbacks minor league history
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com CLINTON, Iowa – It had already been a memorable season for Connor Grey. The summer had seen Grey, St. Bonaventure's single season strikeout record holder, dominate the Northwest and Midwest Leagues in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He even earned a short stint pitching in Triple-A, just one step from the majors. But Friday night saw … [Read more...] about Bona alum Connor Grey throws first perfect game in Arizona Diamondbacks minor league history
Griggs commits to play at UConn
Tyler Griggs has two more seasons to terrorize local high school pitchers. On Wednesday, the junior infielder put plans in place for his baseball career after graduation from McQuaid Jesuit. As announced on social media and first reported by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Griggs committed to play Division I baseball with the University of Connecticut Huskies. The … [Read more...] about Griggs commits to play at UConn
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