Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – For the past three seasons, St. Bonaventure junior Cole Peterson has stood as one of the top shortstops in the region – and his strong play hasn't gone unnoticed as professional scouts have followed him for more than a year. That interest resulted in Peterson being selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 13th round of the 2017 … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Cole Peterson selected in 13th round of MLB Draft
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St. Bonaventure’s Aaron Phillips taken in ninth round of MLB Draft
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University junior Aaron Phillips turned in one of the finest seasons by any player in Bonnies baseball history this past spring and has continued his amazing year by becoming the highest Major League Baseball draft pick in program history. Phillips was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the ninth round of … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Aaron Phillips taken in ninth round of MLB Draft
Olean Oilers Bobby Bell accepts head coaching position with Keene
OLEAN, N.Y. -- Olean Oilers team owners Brian Jr. and Rene O’Connell along with Director of Operations Matthew Fidurko announced Saturday that manager Bobby Bell has accepted the same position with the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. During his five-season tenure as Oilers’ manager, Bell guided the organization to back-to-back New York … [Read more...] about Olean Oilers Bobby Bell accepts head coaching position with Keene
Phillips earns NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
By MIKAEL DeSANTO Aaron Phillips (St. Bonaventure University) of the Olean Oilers has added another accomplishment to his successful season, as he has been nameD the New York Collegiate Baseball League Pitcher of the Year for the 2016 season. "There's a lot of good pitchers in this league, as a hitter I can tell you that," Phillips said. "It definitely feels good to know … [Read more...] about Phillips earns NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
Dubin to the rescue for Oilers
By PAUL GOTHAM HORNELL, N.Y. -- He was only supposed to throw two innings, and he didn't have his go-to pitch. None of that mattered to Shawn Dubin (University of Buffalo), Thursday night. The right-hander allowed two hits over 5.1 shutout innings, and the Olean Oilers advanced to their second straight New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series with an 11-4 … [Read more...] about Dubin to the rescue for Oilers