By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- The Sherrill Silversmiths took their playoff lives into the final day of the 2012 regular season. The eventual New York Collegiate Baseball League champion Syracuse Jr. Chiefs ended those hopes. The Silversmiths will get a chance right away to avenge that loss and put their 2013 season on the right track. Three Greyhounds from Fort Scott … [Read more...] about Greyhounds to help Smitties put a shine on 2013
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Syracuse Jr. Chiefs founder returns to the dugout
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Who says you can’t go home. Four decades after starting a travel baseball team which spawned the Northeast Collegiate Baseball, the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s precursor, Joe Antonio has returned to a familiar place: the dugout of the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs. When the NYCBL season opens on Monday June 3rd, the founder of the Jr. … [Read more...] about Syracuse Jr. Chiefs founder returns to the dugout
Syracuse Jr. Chief skipper Casey Scott named NYCBL Coach of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Not that the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs 2011 existence was exactly akin to spending time in a shed without any working plumbing, but this year's version earned their spot alone on the top floor. And their skipper had an undeniable hand in the improvement. Leading his club to a league-best 28-12 mark, Casey Scott earned 2012 New York … [Read more...] about Syracuse Jr. Chief skipper Casey Scott named NYCBL Coach of the Year
Red Wings keep pace; knock off first-place Jr. Chiefs, 8-6
GENEVA, N.Y. - Matt Hockenberry (Temple) held the league's top offensive team at bay for seven-plus innings as the Geneva Red Wings kept their playoff hopes alive with an 8-6 victory over the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at McDonough Park, Monday night. Hockenberry struck out three, walked three and allowed five hits and three earned runs … [Read more...] about Red Wings keep pace; knock off first-place Jr. Chiefs, 8-6
Mascari and Striz nab weekly NYCBL honors
Salt City sweeps the weekly New York Collegiate Baseball League honors. Mike Mascari (SUNY Oswego) helped the Syracuse Salt Cats stay in the playoff hunt while Ethan Striz (Ave Maria) kept the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs in their first-place perch in the NYCBL's Eastern Division. Mascari hit 8-of-14 as the Salt Cats split four games during the week to hitter of the week. … [Read more...] about Mascari and Striz nab weekly NYCBL honors