By BILLY HEYEN Penfield-native Greg Cullen was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 15th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Cullen starred at McQuaid during high school and has spent the last three years playing for Niagara University. This is the fifth straight year that a former Section V baseball player was drafted. As a junior at … [Read more...] about Niagara star, McQuaid alum Greg Cullen drafted by Atlanta Braves
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Wofford lefty, Canandaigua alum Adam Scott drafted by Cleveland Indians
By BILLY HEYEN Adam Scott once told the Daily Messenger that his favorite sports moment was meeting Andy Pettite on a travel baseball trip. After Tuesday afternoon, that is surely no longer true. A 6-foot-4 lefthander who attended Wofford after graduating from Canandaigua Academy, Scott was selected with the 133rd pick in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians. As … [Read more...] about Wofford lefty, Canandaigua alum Adam Scott drafted by Cleveland Indians
Astros add Bishop Kearney and RIT alum Jeff Albert to major league staff
By PAUL GOTHAM The World Series champion Houston Astros set standards at the plate during the 2017 Major League Baseball season, and a Bishop Kearney and RIT Tiger alum made an impact. Now he is being rewarded for his work. The Astros announced earlier this week that Jeff Albert has been named second hitting coach for the MLB club. The Astros' Minor League hitting … [Read more...] about Astros add Bishop Kearney and RIT alum Jeff Albert to major league staff
Clement taken in fourth round of MLB Draft
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even though Ernie Clement still has another season of eligibility remaining at the University of Virginia, his bio page on the official athletic department website used the phrase "finished his career with ..." when highlighting his accomplishments this spring. Now we know why there seems to be finality to Clement's collegiate career. The dynamic … [Read more...] about Clement taken in fourth round of MLB Draft
Logan Harasta selected In 7th round of MLB Draft
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – For the sixth straight season, the University at Buffalo baseball team saw one of their own selected in the Major League Baseball Draft as junior right-handed pitcher Logan Harasta was selected in the 7thround of the 2017 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. Harasta (Webster Thomas) becomes the second highest UB player selected in the … [Read more...] about Logan Harasta selected In 7th round of MLB Draft