Archive for July, 2010

Mike Gambino named Boston College Head Baseball Coach

– July 19, 2010Posted in: ACC, New Coach

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Mike Gambino, a 1999 graduate of Boston College, has been named head baseball coach, Director of Athletics Gene DeFilippo announced today.

Gambino, who was an assistant coach for the Eagles from 2003-05, replaces Mik Aoki who resigned to become the head coach at Notre Dame.

"We are very excited to bring back Mike Gambino as our new head coach," DeFilippo said. "As a former player and assistant coach here, Mike has the experience and passion to bring the baseball program to the next level. He has already hit the ground running."

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Tags: ACC, Boston College, Mike Gambino, New Coach, Virginia Tech

Cape Cod Baseball League Players of the Week

Brian Foley

– July 19, 2010Posted in: Big East, Cape Cod League

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

COCA COLA PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Austin Wood, Cotuit RHP

Cotuit flamethrower Austin Wood (St. Petersburg) is this week’s Coca Cola Pitcher of the Week.

Wood won two games over the past seven days. In the first, a 3-0 win over the league-leading Whitecaps, the right-hander logged 6.2 shutout innings, striking out six and allowing only two hits. His second start against Falmouth was again a stellar outing, surrendering only one run and four hits over six innings.

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Tags: Austin Wood, Big East, Cape Cod League, Louisville, St. Petersburg, Stewart Ijames

Cape Cod League Top Performers for July 18th

Brian Foley

– July 19, 2010Posted in: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big South, Big Ten, Cape Cod League, Conference USA, Division 2, Pac 12, SEC, WAC

Here are your Top Performers from the Cape Cod Baseball League for July 18th.

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Team USA completes sweep over Korea with 5-3 victory

Brian Foley

– July 19, 2010Posted in: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big West, MEAC, Pac 12, SEC, Team USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

DURHAM, N.C. – George Springer (Connecticut) roped a pair of doubles on his way to a three-hit performance and Sean Gilmartin (Florida State) struck out five for his second win of the summer as Team USA completed the five-game series sweep of Korea with a 5-3 win Sunday night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With the win the Collegiate National Team (CNT) improves to 6-0 during its summer tour.

Leading 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, USA scratched across a pair of runs to take a 5-2 advantage and coasted to the series sweep. Peter O’Brien (Bethune-Cookman) drove in the game-winning run on a bunt single towards the left side of the pitcher’s mound scoring Springer from second, who singled to start the frame. CNT’s newest member, Jason Esposito (Vanderbilt), scored the second run when Nolan Fontana (Florida) reached on an error during his sac bunt attempt moving O’Brien over to third and pushing Esposito across.

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2010 NECBL All-Star Game Recap

Brian Foley

– July 19, 2010Posted in: ACC, Big East, CAA, CBD Column, CBD Visit, Conference USA, Division 2, Division 3, Independents, Ivy League, MAAC, NECBL, NJCAA, SEC

The 2010 NECBL All-Star Game took place this year at Cardines Field in Newport Rhode Island which serves as the home of the Newport Gulls franchise. The NECBL features players from power conference teams like Vanderbilt and Georgia while also having players from lesser known schools like Nova Southeastern and UMass-Lowell.

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LSU’s Anthony Ranaudo done with Brewster Whitecaps

Brian Foley

– July 18, 2010Posted in: 2010 Top Players, Cape Cod League, SEC

According to a reliable source, LSU RHP Anthony Ranaudo will not pitch the rest of the summer with the Brewster Whitecaps. Ranaudo has had an excellent summer with the Whitecaps going a perfect 3-0 in five starts totaling 29.2 innings pitched with 31 strikeouts and only eight walks. He held opponents to a .217 average. Ranaudo was rated as the best college baseball player by TCBB heading into 2010 but struggled with injuries throughout the season. He ended up going 5-3 with a 7.32 ERA in 15 appearances (11 starts).

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Tags: 2010 Top Players, Cape Cod League, LSU, SEC

2010 NECBL All-Star Game Live Chat

Brian Foley

– July 18, 2010Posted in: CBD Column, CBD Event, CBD Visit, NECBL

The College Baseball Blog ran a Live Chat on Sunday July 18th at the 2010 NECBL All-Star game in Newport RI. Feel free to check out the Live Blog from the game below.

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Tags: CBD Column, CBD Event, CBD Visit, Live Chat, NECBL

Cape Cod League Top Performers for July 17th

Brian Foley

– July 18, 2010Posted in: Atlantic 10, Big East, Cape Cod League, Pac 12, SEC, WAC, West Coast Conference

Here are your Top Performers in the Cape Cod Baseball League for July 17th.

Top Hitters
Joe Pavone, Chatham Anglers (UConn) 2-4, SB, RBI
Jordan Ribera, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Fresno State) 2-3, run scored, BB
Andrew Susac, Falmouth Commodores (Oregon State) 2-3, double, BB
Deven Marrero, Cotuit Kettleers (Arizona State) 2-4, 2 RBI
Chris Walker, Wareham Gatemen (Fordham) 2-4
Kolten Wong, Orleans Firebirds (Hawaii) 2-4, run scored
Kevin Muno, Orleans Firebirds (San Diego) 2-4, run scored

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Team USA defeats Korea 1-0

Brian Foley

– July 17, 2010Posted in: Big East, Big West, Mountain West, Pac 12, Team USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

DURHAM, N.C. – Ryan Wright (Louisville) broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning with a RBI triple to right center and Gerrit Cole (UCLA) preserved the win with two innings of relief giving Team USA a 1-0 win over Korea at Goodmon Field inside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

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Tags: 2010 Team USA, Big East, Big West, Cal State Fullerton, Gerrit Cole, Jason Esposito, Kyle Winkler, Louisville, Mountain West, Nick Ramirez, Oregon, Pac 12, Ryan Wright, SEC, South Carolina, TCU, Tyler Anderson, UCLA, Vanderbilt

Jackie Bradley Jr. enjoying the Ride

Brian Foley

– July 17, 2010Posted in: 2010 CWS, 2011 Top Players, SEC

Jackie Bradley Jr. had a breakthrough 2010 College World Series by carrying the Gamecocks to the College World Series title. Mark Rafferty and myself attended the South Carolina batting practices where we were thoroughly impressed with Bradley’s swing and plate discipline. Once the games started, his talent would transfer over as he was a force with every at-bat being an intense challenge to get him out which led him to being named the 2010 CWS Most Outstanding Player. Bradley Jr. is spending the summer with the USA Collegiate National Team where the team is 4-0 with a victory over Coastal Plains League Fayetteville Swampdogs and defeating the Korean team three times. He is currently hitting .267 with four runs scored.