Ryan Schulz of The Commodore Nation Magazine has put out an excellent article about sophomore to be Sonny Gray who has overcame the loss of his father when he was a freshman in high school. Gray has been successful as he was the number 51 high school prospect by Baseball America and played for the USA National Team this past summer where he had a 3-1 record with a 0.75 ERA in eight appearance (two starts).
Archive for August, 2009
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Releases 2010 Schedule
– August 3, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, Ohio Valley Conference
As the 2010 campaign begins for the Cougars, the team will look to improve on their 15-39 mark from the 2009 season. SIUE had a 3-3 record at home last season, so head coach Gary Collins hopes the 17 home games next season translates to more victories for his team.
The Cougars open the season with a three game set at Arkansas-Little Rock (February 26-28) before having the home opener at the friendly confines of SimmonsCooper Complex when they take on Saint Louis (March 3).
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Every Game on the road
– August 2, 2009Posted in: Northwoods League
The St. Cloud Times has an excellent article looking at Northwoods League umpires Rick Brennan and Ron Brooks who have spent the summer with the league. They have spent the summer traveling through the league facing multiple hour road trips between cities before heading out to the games.
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NBC World Series in trouble?
– August 1, 2009Posted in: General CBB News
The Wichita Eagle has put out a very interesting article about the National Baseball Congress World Series which is facing some struggles with the economic crisis facing the country. They are also facing a crisis as the NCAA has pushed back the College World Series a full week which cuts down on the length of the season as it has to be completed by August 17th according to NCAA rules. The final issue that is facing the NBC World Series is the lack of quality players in the league as many of the best ones are heading to the more prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League and other ones across the country.
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Pepperdine adds Jon Strauss as Pitching Coach
– August 1, 2009Posted in: Big West, New Coach, West Coast Conference
FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE
MALIBU, Calif. – Jon Strauss has joined the Pepperdine baseball staff as the team’s new pitching coach, head coach Steve Rodriguez announced on Friday. Strauss replaces Sean Kenney, who is now the pitching coach at Maryland.
A Southern California native with close to 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, Strauss completes Rodriguez’s coaching staff for the 2009-10 season. Earlier this week, Rodriguez tabbed former Ohio State standout catcher Joe Wilkins to the volunteer assistant coach position.
“The Pepperdine and Long Beach State baseball programs both have a great history and winning traditions, so I’m confident the transition will be an easy one for Jon and that he’ll help us get deeper into the postseason,” Rodriguez said. “I’ve gotten to know Jon pretty well on the recruiting trail and I’m excited that he and his family are coming to Malibu to join the Pepperdine family.”
