Tag Archives: Independent Baseball
Portelli has greatest season in Pecos League history
Brian Portelli is not a household name, and even after what he did in the Pecos League, it still might not register amongst watercooler conversations. Portelli’s college career began at Grand Rapids Community College before he transferred to Florida International …
The New York Mets purchase a T-Bone
The New York Mets have signed Kansas City T-Bones infielder, Dylan Tice. Tice, originally drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 36th round of the 2015 MLB draft, spent the first two years of his career in their minor …
There’s no denying Rafael Palmeiro’s ability to swing the bat
The guy can flat out hit. There’s no denying it. 20 MLB seasons, 569 home runs, 1,835 RBI, 3,020 hits and a .288 batting average all says Hall of Fame. Unfortunately the fingerpoint and vehemently denying his use of performance …
The ability to reset and refocus is key for Zac Grotz
There really is no conventional route to professional baseball and New York Mets minor league pitcher Zac Grotz in no exception. While most players never make it to the big leagues, there are always those players who defy the odds. …
Did the Boston Red Sox sign the next Daniel Nava?
The Boston Red Sox signed Johnny Bladel of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. That opening statement won’t raise the eyebrows of any readers unless your a staunch follower of Independent baseball. Bladel went undrafted out of James Madison University. There, …
Pro call only a matter of time for Zac Grotz
Former Houston Astros draft pick Zac Grotz is putting together a year any baseball person can be proud of After appearing in five games, including two starts for the Atlantic League’s York Revolution, the 25 year old hailing from San Mateo, …
Major League bullpen powering Ducks in the standings
The Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League are less than a quarter into their 2018 season, but the ex-MLB’ers brought in to anchor their bullpen are paying dividends already. Vinnie Pestano has a career 2.98 ERA during his …
Colabello looking to rejuvenate career in Italy
Chris Colabello used to be the Independent golden boy who finally saw all of his potential fulfilled in 2015 when he hit .321 for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the beginning of the 2016 season, he was suspended for, knowingly …
Matt Chavez is leading the world in hitting
It’s always interesting following the career of someone and after several years of writing about it, they continue to get better. Matt Chavez has been a Triple Crown winner, a league MVP, and is a career .348 hitter with a 1.033 …