By BILLY HEYEN As part of Jon Schwind’s bachelor party before his 2014 wedding, he, his brothers and friends went to Hilton’s varsity baseball field for an impromptu home run derby. Among the friends in attendance was Josh Bell, current Pittsburgh Pirates’ slugger. Schwind won that home run derby at the field he’d played on in high school, besting Bell. Next Monday, … [Read more...] about Hilton’s Jon Schwind to pitch to close friend Josh Bell in Home Run Derby
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Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins
By BILLY HEYEN The Miami Marlins traded cash to acquire Chris Bostick on Sunday, per MLB Network. He's been added to the Marlins' 40-man roster, as well, per MLB.com. Bostick had been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending the majority of the season at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was an International League All Star earlier in the … [Read more...] about Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins
Chris Bostick reaches base 3 times Tuesday, looks forward to ‘home cooking’
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Baseball players don’t dream of walking, especially when they’re back home and get to play in front of friends and family for one of a few times all season. Chris Bostick was playing in Rochester on Tuesday, back home in front of his supporters who were seated in the second level just behind home plate at Frontier Field. He didn’t walk … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick reaches base 3 times Tuesday, looks forward to ‘home cooking’
Aquinas alum Chris Bostick thriving in 8th professional season
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester-native Christ Bostick was selected in the 44th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. That round doesn’t exist anymore. He’s one of only two players from that round to have ever played in the majors. With the 2018 draft ongoing, about seven years removed from the long wait to see his name picked, Bostick reflected on what it’s taken to gain … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Chris Bostick thriving in 8th professional season
Bostick delivers from leadoff spot
Hitting out of the leadoff spot for the first time in his MLB career, Rochester, New York native Chris Bostick went 2-for-3 with two runs scored as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1 at PNC Park on Sunday. Bostick reached on a hit by pitch to lead the third inning and came around to score on a Jose Osuna sacrifice fly. The Aquinas Institute alum … [Read more...] about Bostick delivers from leadoff spot