By Paul Gotham Less than two months remain before the start of the 2014 New York Collegiate Baseball League. Players are well into their college seasons as are coaches. The individuals responsible for enforcing the rules of the game have also been busy with preparations. Their work at The Umpire School in Vero Beach, Fla. and the Wendelstedt Umpire School is complete… for … [Read more...] about NYCBL strengthens bond with The Umpire School
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Ex-Riverbat Bosnik reflects on his career
By Paul Gotham Jesse Bosnik may have retired from professional baseball, but the Brockport Riverbats alum still has a competitive fire. After three years in the minor leagues, the St. Mary’s, PA native decided to move on to the next phase of his life. For now that includes playing Division II basketball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Looking back Bosnik … [Read more...] about Ex-Riverbat Bosnik reflects on his career
NYCBL welcomes the Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – When the New York Collegiate Baseball League opens the 2014 season, it will welcome two new organizations. The Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids will join the lineup as the NYCBL increases to 13 teams. "We welcome new franchises from Houghton, NY (Genesee Rapids) and Cortland, NY,” said NYCBL League President Stan Lehman. “Both Ralph Kerr … [Read more...] about NYCBL welcomes the Cortland Crush and Genesee Rapids