Courtesy of MiLB.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minor League Baseball announced today that it has selected Detroit Tigers Director of Minor League Operations Dan Lunetta as the recipient of the ninth annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award, presented to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. The award honors Bender as a long … [Read more...] about Dan Lunetta Named Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award Winner
Spring Training
NYCBL strengthens bond with The Umpire School
By Paul Gotham Less than two months remain before the start of the 2014 New York Collegiate Baseball League. Players are well into their college seasons as are coaches. The individuals responsible for enforcing the rules of the game have also been busy with preparations. Their work at The Umpire School in Vero Beach, Fla. and the Wendelstedt Umpire School is complete… for … [Read more...] about NYCBL strengthens bond with The Umpire School
Bostick and Urckfitz head the roll call of Webster Yankee alums
By Paul Casey Gotham The New York Collegiate Baseball League has sent players to professional baseball for more than three decades, and the number of former Webster Yankees in pro ball continues to grow. In Webster's six-year existence seven draft picks have groomed their talents in pinstripes. Five former players currently earn a paycheck from professional … [Read more...] about Bostick and Urckfitz head the roll call of Webster Yankee alums