By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It didn’t take long for Dave Brust to arrive at an important realization. Less than one month into his first season as head coach of the Webster Yankees, Brust watched his top reliever, Patrick Urckfitz, sign a minor league free agent deal with the Houston Astros. The departure created hole in Webster’s bullpen. During 14.2 innings of … [Read more...] about Brust brings NYCBL experience to Monroe
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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
Joe Gunkel, Lincoln Rassi, Jon Kemmer and the NYCBL cutoff
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
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