Category Archives: The Independent Perspective

Indy Ball Perspective – Khrush Davis is back

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Devon Teeple

From 2016 to 2018 Khris Davis was one of the most feared hitters in the game posting three consecutive seasons of 40 plus homers (career high of 48 in ‘18) and over 100 RBI (career high of 123 in ‘18). …

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Wellness Wednesday: August 3, 2022

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Devon Teeple

The independent league game is a fascinating mix of desire and reality. To make the Major League’s or the top of any profession is not easy. And when digging into the absolute pinnacle of success and what drives that can …

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Indy Ball Weekly Perspective: August 2, 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Devon Teeple

Welcome to this week’s Indy Ball Weekly Perspective. That’s the first time I’ve written that in nearly seven years! Let’s get right to it. Kumar Rocker, in my estimation, did more for Indy Ball than any new rule change or …

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The Las Cruces Vaqueros: A Pleasant Surprise In The Struggling CBL

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Of all the Independent Leagues around, the Continental Baseball League has to be the least publicized. With only four teams, there is very little documented about their teams, their games, or the development of their business. However, when you look …

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Daniel Nava: Indy MVP And GBL Star Makes Boston Red Sox History

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Devon Teeple

The Golden Baseball League seems to have this habit of generating headlines in a sport dominated by A-Rod, Derek Jeter, and the New York Yankees. On Saturday afternoon, during the Fox Saturday Game of the Week, the Boston Red Sox …

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If You Pitch, They Will Come

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Devon Teeple

With the Washington Nationals publicity machine on overdrive, baseball in D.C., could be at an all-time high. Bryce Harper, as you all know by now is christened as the next, next, next big thing. Stephen Strasburg and his fourteen strikeout …

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What Is A CornBelter?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Devon Teeple

In 2001, I fulfilled a lifelong dream when I played a total of 3.2 innings with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League during their inaugural season. The game is the same one we have all played since childhood. But …

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Amarillo Dillas Bring You The Bud Light Bullpen Party Deck

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Devon Teeple

The Amarillo Dillas, the reigning back-to-back United League Champions, have signed an agreement with Budweiser of Amarillo to enhance the “Dilla Villa” for the summer of the 2010 season. Minor League baseball and Independent League baseball pride themselves on giving …

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Minor League Baseball Enjoys Record Breaking Days

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Devon Teeple

It is not that often that the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Indy Atlantic League are mentioned in the same sentence. However, within a two-week span, fans have been entertained to …

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Lake County Fielders New Stadium Begins To Take Shape

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Devon Teeple

The City of Zion has announced that construction on their multi-million dollar stadium will begin next week. According to the Lake County Fielders website, ‘this is now worthy of a blockbuster trade”. The reason hopes are high in Lake County …

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