Second TCL Alum Makes MLB Debut!

I knew this happened, but I thought I had already posted about it. The second former Texas Collegiate League player has made it to the big leagues. Hunter Pence started for the Astros this past Saturday. Hunter played for the Highland Park Blue Sox in 2004.

We congratulate Hunter, and hope that he is the 2nd of many more former TCL players to make it to The Show.

Former Cotuit Kettleer Having a Great Year!

Last summer, James Simmons was pitching lights out baseball for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League. This year, James Simmons is pitching lights out baseball for the UC-Riverside baseball team.

Simmons is a 6-4/215 junior pitcher from Norco, CA. Last summer, James was one of the best pitchers in the Cape Cod League. He posted a 1.18 ERA while pitching in 53 innings.

For this season, James is off to a 9-2 record with a 2.05 ERA. He has 5 complete games in 87 innings this season. He is holding opposing batters to a .192 batting average as well. James has also won the Big West Player of the Week Award 3 times this year. Rivals College Baseball also has ranked James among the top 10 best pitchers of the year so far.

Moose Jaw Miller Express Sign Three for 07 Roster!

The Moose Jaw Miller Express of the Western Major Baseball League have signed three players from the State of California. Dustin Hughes, David Born and Trevor Barrow have all been signed to play their summer ball in Canada. David Born is a pitcher from Sacramento City College. Barrow is a pitcher from Diablo Valley College in California. I haven’t been able to find where Dustin Hughes is currently playing at. If you find out, drop me an email at 316sports@gmail.com , and I will update this article.

You can read the Moose Jaw press release here.

Big Ten Prospect- Part Two!

Continuing with the theme of my last post, here are two more prospects to watch for in the Big Ten.

Evan Crawford is an outstanding freshman for the Indiana Hoosiers. Evan is an infielder from Reynoldsburg, OH. He is currently hitting .312 and has driven in 23 runs this season. Evan is set to play his 2007 summer ball for the Delaware Cows of the Great Lakes League.

Matt Jansen is a very talented pitcher for the Purdue Boilermakers. The freshman from Crown Point, IN was a star on the football field and baseball field for his high school. He is pitching like a star for the Boilermakers this season. Matt is 0-2, but don’t let his record fool you. He sporting a 2.62 ERA, and has limited his held opponents to a .209 batting average. Matt is set to pitch for the Watertown Wizards of the New York Collegiate Baseball League this summer.

Catching Up With A Few Big 10 Prospects! Part 1

Most of my family lives up in “Big Ten” country, so I have a special place in my heart for the schools in the Big Ten. I am not the expert on Big Ten baseball like Brian from Big Ten Hardball is, but I think that I can spot a prospect out. Here are two players from Big Ten schools that should play key roles this summer for their respective summer teams.

Kevin Hoef is an infielder for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The sophomore hails from Troy, IL. On the season Kevin is batting .275 with 15 RBI’s. He also has 10 stolen bases on the year. Kevin will be playing his 2007 summer ball for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League.

Kevin Cislo is an infielder for the Michigan Wolverines. He is a sophomore from Novi, MI. Kevin is .374/.451/.444 on the year. He has driven in 17 Wolverine runners this season. Kevin will be playing his summer ball for the Grand Lake Mariners of the Great Lakes League.

Bullfrogs Pitcher is a Prospect to Watch For!

The Green Bay Bullfrogs of The Northwoods League are hoping that their first season will be a very successful one. There is a reliever from Oregon State that is going to try and see that the Bullfrogs hopes will be fulfilled.

Mark Grbavac is a sophomore pitcher from Portland. He comes with plenty of experience out of the bullpen. On the season he is 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA. He has made 18 appearances and has 3 saves this year.

Green Bay opens their season on May 31.