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
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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
Oilers pour it on late, beat Ridgemen
By MIKAEL DeSANTO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Aaron Phillips (St. Bonaventure University) went 3-for-4 with a run batted in and three runs scored and hurled seven innings for the Olean Oilers in their 13-1 victory over the Rochester Ridgemen in New York Collegiate Baseball League action Monday night at Basket Road Field. "Everybody battled tonight, it was a 3-1 game for a long … [Read more...] about Oilers pour it on late, beat Ridgemen
Schneider’s walk-off carries Olean
Courtesy of HORNELLDODGERS.COM OLEAN, N.Y. -- In a rare New York Collegiate Baseball League pitcher's duel, the Olean Oilers scored three runs in the ninth to walk off with a 4-2 victory over the Hornell Dodgers at Bradner Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Ned Monthie (Houghton) and Adam Rigney (Nichols) engaged in a pitchers duel most of the day. The Oilers got on the board … [Read more...] about Schneider’s walk-off carries Olean