The comings and goings pf NYCBL players past, present and maybe future. Gunkel (Oneonta '11) wasting no time making pro impact PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Looks like pro baseball agrees with former West Chester University hurler Joe Gunkel. It has taken him just nine games to make his first all-star team. The right-hander was a late addition to the American … [Read more...] about Joe Gunkel, Lincoln Rassi, Jon Kemmer and the NYCBL cutoff
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Sanchez, Jr. inks free agent deal with Cubs
By Paul Gotham Alex Sanchez, Jr. (Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ’12) knows a thing or two about patience. After waiting out three days of the 2013 Major League Baseball only to have his name go unheard, the Hialeah, FL resident spent the months of June and July waiting for a phone which never came. Just when it seemed like his opportunity passed, Sanchez, Jr. received his … [Read more...] about Sanchez, Jr. inks free agent deal with Cubs
Oneonta’s Hughes gets NYCBL Coach of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – On July 13th, the Oneonta Outlaws sat in third place of the New York Collegiate Baseball League standings with a record of 16 wins and 11 losses. The Oneonta nine were two and a half behind the league-leading Olean Oilers, and only three ahead of the Syracuse Salt Cats and Wellsville Nitros tied for the sixth and final playoff spot. Oneonta … [Read more...] about Oneonta’s Hughes gets NYCBL Coach of the Year
Susana named NYCBL Defensive Player of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Statistics don't always tell the whole story. That is the case with 2013 New York Collegiate Baseball League Defensive Player of the Year, Stanley Susana (Syracuse Jr. Chiefs/St. Thomas Aquinas). The Jr. Chiefs third baseman didn’t lead the league in assists or put outs, but he did leave a lasting impression. NYCBL fans got a taste of … [Read more...] about Susana named NYCBL Defensive Player of the Year
Stephens turns rehab into MVP effort
By Paul Gotham HORNELL, NY – At the plate and on the mound Brandon Stephens (University of Georgia) made his mark on the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs. The 2013 Playoff Most Valuable Player batted .714 during the post-season and hurled a pair of shutout innings as the Oneonta Outlaws claimed their second league title. In a season that was meant for … [Read more...] about Stephens turns rehab into MVP effort