By PAUL GOTHAM That didn't take long. Tuesday Danny Mendick loaded up his Jeep Grand Cherokee and travelled from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Birmingham, Alabama. Wednesday night the former Pittsford-Mendon and Monroe Community College star sent a fifth-inning pitch packing. Mendick made his Double-A debut in style with a two-out, two-run home run to pace the … [Read more...] about Mendick connects for home run in first Double-A appearance
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Error the difference in pitcher’s duel as PawSox edge Red Wings
BY CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- If you want another example of why time of game shouldn't be baseball's focus, look at Pawtucket's 1-0 win over Rochester in front of 4,239 fans at Frontier Field on Thursday afternoon. The game went quickly, finishing up in two hours and 25 minutes, but there was little memorable action. The game's only run occurred on an error by a … [Read more...] about Error the difference in pitcher’s duel as PawSox edge Red Wings
St. Bonaventure products Phillips, Peterson start professional baseball careers
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University baseball products Aaron Phillips and Cole Peterson each recently signed their first professional contracts and are getting their careers underway this summer in the minor leagues. Phillips, the 2017 Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year who became the Bonnies' highest draft pick when he was selected in … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure products Phillips, Peterson start professional baseball careers
Billy O’Conner promoted to Head Coach of Xavier Program
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - After a decorated playing career and four years as an assistant on the Xavier baseball staff, Billy O'Conner was named the program's seventh head coach on Tuesday. "Billy is the full package when it comes to his playing, coaching and recruiting experience," said Xavier Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "His passion for Xavier, … [Read more...] about Billy O’Conner promoted to Head Coach of Xavier Program
Bonnies add six in Spring signing period
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University head baseball coach Larry Sudbrook has announced the addition of six student-athletes who have committed to join the program this fall – Joseph Dombrowski, Michael Krauza, Brandon Henshaw, Braydon Nelson, Jeff Palczewski and Michael Magnanti. The spring additions bring the incoming class of recruits … [Read more...] about Bonnies add six in Spring signing period