By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jim Baron has roamed the sidelines for nearly three decades. He has won more than 400 collegiate games, taken two schools to the NCAA Tournament and has his place in two separate halls of fame. Yet when it comes to talking about the city of Buffalo, Baron easily switches roles from head coach to cheerleader. “Buffalo is a great town for … [Read more...] about Baron has become one of Buffalo’s biggest fans
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For SLU, leadership has no boundaries
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, NY -- Maybe it takes a guy from Normal, Illinois to identify something out of the ordinary. At least that's the case with Jim Crews and the reigning Atlantic 10 champion St. Louis Billikens. Crews has spent more than three decades in coaching, 25 as a head coach, yet when asked about one of the most basic aspects of a winning team, the … [Read more...] about For SLU, leadership has no boundaries
Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Following the career path of Logan Darnell (Amsterdam ’08) is not one of complication. For now, the native of Joelton, TN is on a straight line from point A to point B. Since being taken in the 2010 MLB Draft, Darnell has made a steady climb from Rookie ball to Triple-A. The next logical step is a trip to the big leagues. A sixth-round choice … [Read more...] about Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
Davis and the Ridgemen finding their groove
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – In less than a week the Rochester Ridgemen have nearly doubled their win total. Such is life in a summer collegiate baseball league. It’s not so much that the Ridgemen have gone from five wins to nine in six days (with a break for the league All-Star Game included), it’s how they have done it. The team with seven one-run losses has … [Read more...] about Davis and the Ridgemen finding their groove
Watson ready for return gig with Salt Cats
By Taylor Nigrelli For the third consecutive summer, Bo Watson will play in the New York Collegiate Baseball league looking to hone his skills as a starting pitcher. Also for the third consecutive summer, the skills Watson develops will be put to use by a different college. After playing for Onondaga Community College his freshman and sophomore years, Watson transferred … [Read more...] about Watson ready for return gig with Salt Cats