By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Johnny Ricotta's time as a Monroe Community College Tribune is nearing its end. His college baseball career, though, will continue. Not that it was ever in doubt. On Thursday, Ricotta signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Ball State University of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the fall of 2017. "It doesn’t even feel … [Read more...] about Ricotta signs NLI with Ball State
Zach Vennaro
Dominant starters lead Monroe sweep of Genesee CC
By PAUL GOTHAM BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Timely hitting and a pair complete-game outings from Zach Vennaro (New York Mills) and Colin Johnston (Greece Athena) proved the difference as the Monroe Community College Tribunes swept the Genesee Community College Cougars (11-2/5-2) in non-league action, Saturday. Vennaro hurled a two-hitter in game one. The right-hander fanned seven and … [Read more...] about Dominant starters lead Monroe sweep of Genesee CC
Accetta garners NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jordan Accetta (Wofford) needed to make a change. The Hornell Dodgers' right-hander was struggling with his command. He did some work in the bullpen and made an adjustment. Judging by the results, it was the correct move. Accetta established a New York Collegiate Baseball League single-season mark and paced Hornell to the best record in … [Read more...] about Accetta garners NYCBL Pitcher of the Year
Vennaro is making a good first impression
By Nick Ristoff SYRACUSE, N.Y. --Eleven pitchers made their way to the mound during Thursday night's New York Collegiate Baseball League match-up between the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs and the Sherrill Silversmiths. Out of those eleven, it was the one without any college experience who left a lasting impression. Zach Vennaro (Monroe CC) hurled seven shutout innings, struck … [Read more...] about Vennaro is making a good first impression