By Paul Casey Gotham ONEONTA, N.Y. -- A trio of pitchers turned the trick as the Oneonta Outlaws defeated the Webster Yankees, 5-1 to sweep the New York Collegiate Baseball League championship at Damaschke Field. Artie Lewicki (Virginia) struck out four and walked three over seven innings of work to earn the win for the Outlaws. Austin Young (Virginia) worked a perfect … [Read more...] about Webster falls as Oneonta takes NYCBL championship
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Flemister and the changing body language of the Webster Yankees
By Paul Casey Gotham Webster Yankee head coach Dave Brust needed a stop gap. His team had just lost to the Hornell Dodgers, 8-7, and in the process opposing baserunners swiped 10 bags. He knew a change was needed. That day's catcher, Tyler DeClerck (University of Rochester), had previously injured the labrum in his throwing elbow. Brust now understood the severity of the … [Read more...] about Flemister and the changing body language of the Webster Yankees
Bostick signs with the A’s
By Paul Casey Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- From high school to professional baseball with one stop in between, Chris Bostick (Aquinas Institute) has done more this summer than most will do in a lifetime. Days before he heard his name called as he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma, the Oakland Athletics called on Bostick in the 44th round of the Major … [Read more...] about Bostick signs with the A’s
Jurik enjoying the journey
By Paul Casey Gotham From Vestal, New York to Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia and stops in between, Dan Jurik blazed a trail through minor league baseball this summer. The former St. John Fisher Cardinal and Webster Yankee listened to the Major League draft with his parents. When the moment came, and he heard his name called, Jurik embarked on a journey he won't soon … [Read more...] about Jurik enjoying the journey
2010 Webster Yankees: the measure of a season
By Paul Casey Gotham With milestones reached both on and off the field, the 2010 Webster Yankees marked their spot in time. From professional contracts, to franchise marks, to a playoff appearance, the pinstripes proved their worth. Dave Brust's Webster nine opened and closed their campaign with losses to Allegany County: 2-0 in the season opener and 3-2 NYCBL West … [Read more...] about 2010 Webster Yankees: the measure of a season