By Paul Casey Gotham Pat Urckfitz makes a habit out of being successful in baseball. For the past two seasons, the Houston Astros farm hand accepted a variety of roles from Rookie ball to Advanced A minor league baseball. Each time, Urckfitz proved worthy of moving on to the next level. This season is no different. After nearly doubling his innings pitched and averaging … [Read more...] about Urckfitz climbs another rung
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Minor Tour With The Webster Yankee Alums
By Paul Casey Gotham Major League Baseball's 2010 amateur draft included the names of 36 players with ties to the New York Collegiate Baseball League. In the last three drafts 112 former NYCBLers have heard their names called. While modest in comparison to the totals of the Cape Cod League, the NYCBL, in its 32nd year of existence, continues to build an impressive resume. … [Read more...] about Minor Tour With The Webster Yankee Alums
Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston
By Paul Casey Gotham Good things do come to those who wait. The 2010 Major League Baseball draft came and went. Three days and 50 rounds passed. Twelve Wildcats from the University of Kentucky heard their names called. Former Webster Yankee, Marcus Nidiffer, waited patiently. When he did not hear his name, Nidiffer remained calm.The omission surprised a few people, but … [Read more...] about Nidiffer Inks Deal With Houston
Ramey and Wallace Earn NE-10 Honors
By Paul Gotham The Webster Yankees have been in existence just three years, but the New York Collegiate Baseball League team has seen plenty of talent. Add University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Dustin Ramey and Luke Wallace to the list of Yankee alums finding success after playing for Webster in the NYCBL. Ramey and Wallace both earned Northeast-10 All-Conference … [Read more...] about Ramey and Wallace Earn NE-10 Honors
Urckfitz Takes Another Step
By Paul Gotham When Pat Urckfitz took the mound on August 21st, the outing was not unlike many of his previous performances. The left-hander came on in relief and tossed an inning and a third of shutout ball. The difference this time was that the native of Penfield, New York did his work for the Lancaster Jet Hawks of the Class A Advanced California League. Urckfitz took the … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Takes Another Step