By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- Fifty-five minutes remain before first pitch of Wednesday night’s International League game at Frontier Field between the visiting Scranton /Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Rochester Red Wings. Dan Fiorito relaxes in the dugout leaning back on his elbows thoughtfully answering questions. The 22-year old rookie just finished taking batting … [Read more...] about Fiorito maintains perspective while on the fast track
NYCBL
Smitties edge the Twins in fifteen innings, 1-0
SHERRILL, NY -- Normally, pitching nine shutout innings is good enough for a win. Saturday evening at Noyes Park was anything but normal. Alex Leighton (Flagler) and Josh Griffith (Fort Scott CC) locked horns in a battle of pitching prowess; the two hurlers held the opposing bats in check and left the game to be decided in extra innings. Douglas Putkowski (Suffolk County … [Read more...] about Smitties edge the Twins in fifteen innings, 1-0
Carlino pitches lights out in Salt Cat win
By Alicia Daddario SYRACUSE, NY -- Syracuse Salt Cat pitcher Zach Carlino (Mt. Union) was feeling good and brought his A game in Tuesday's 7-0 win against the Niagara Power . Carlino's brilliant outing put him in a category all of his own, as he became the first Salt Cat to throw a complete game shutout in franchise history. The winning formula for the Salt Cats was … [Read more...] about Carlino pitches lights out in Salt Cat win
Kinney and Twitty earn weekly NYCBL recognition
ROCHESTER, NY – One is a big reason why his team is within a game of first. The other did everything he could to keep his team out of last place. Two players from teams at opposite ends of the New York Collegiate Baseball League standings nab this week’s individual honors. Bobby Twitty (Niagara/ St. Leo) is this week’s Hitter of the Week. Patrick Kinney … [Read more...] about Kinney and Twitty earn weekly NYCBL recognition
Chris Bostick, Dan Fiorito, Tim Locastro and the NYCBL cutoff
The comings and goings of players past, present and maybe future of the New York Collegiate Baseball League mixed with tweets and videos. Weber (Alfred '04) flirts with no-no Once a player gets a taste of the Major Leagues, he obviously tries to stay there. But if you wind up being one of the guys who shuttles back and forth to the Minors, the only clear way to keep … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick, Dan Fiorito, Tim Locastro and the NYCBL cutoff