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
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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
Despite changes, Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ready for 2013 season
By Zachary Gewelb SYRACUSE, NY -- The Syracuse Jr. Chiefs are set to begin their 2013 season almost a year after they led the league with a 28-12 record and captured the New York Collegiate Baseball League championship. 2013 represents change for the Chiefs, who will be led by new manager Chris Haynes. Haynes will try to lead a new Jr. Chiefs roster back to the … [Read more...] about Despite changes, Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ready for 2013 season
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
Kehlenbeck makes pressure an ally
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Webster’s Dictionary defines pressure as – a compelling influence; a constraining force. A sense impression caused by or as by compression. Pressure is needed to bond or mold objects. It can provide therapy as in the step used to heal a wound. At the same time, pressure has a dual nature. Too much of it can cause a fracture or … [Read more...] about Kehlenbeck makes pressure an ally