Archive for category: INDEPENDENT

/ December 9, 2011 12:47 am

York Revolution; Back to Back Atlantic League Champs; 2010 and 2011

The town of York Pennsylvania has a rich history of baseball since 1884. In 1923 when the New York-Penn league was formed, York was one of the 6 original cities that played part in the birth of that legacy.  The York White Roses and for a time as the York Pirates,  were at times unaffiliated, and at times served as [...]

/ November 30, 2011 7:06 pm

Pecos League; Las Cruces Vaqueros New Manager Casey Dill Debuts in 2012

The Pecos League is a 3 month long professional independent baseball entity that consists of 6 baseball clubs  spread out over the state of Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. It even boasts an annual All-Star game held in July.  It also has a 4 team spring league that runs from March 5th through the 28th. It’s a grass roots type [...]

/ October 13, 2011 8:03 pm

Chad Parker New Manager of the Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League in 2012

The Cornbelters of Normal Illinois finished in 3rd Place in the Frontier League’s West Division with a 46-50 record. So like any baseball organization that constantly makes changes in order to win, the Cornbelters recently announce their new Field Manager for 2012. His name is Chad Parker, and in recent years has proven his worth winning Manager of the Year [...]

/ September 22, 2011 7:11 pm

Q&A With Christopher Paterson Manager of the 2011 Champions Roswell Invaders

The Roswell Invaders won the Pecos League championship title in 2011. Manager Christopher Paterson was the leader of that club and was very excited to have had such a powerful experience. It was his first professional title as a manager in pro ball and we had the chance to ask him a few questions about the 2011 season. This is [...]

/ July 28, 2011 8:42 pm

Q&A With Pitcher Brian Fowler of the Joliet Slammers in the Frontier League

Brian Fowler is another example of the honest passion for baseball coming alive in the spirit. The 6’7/230 lefty is only 23 years old, and he’s taking the independent route to possibly making a major league squad in the future. From not even having a high school baseball teams0 and using those American Legion Team to get some college attention, [...]

/ April 12, 2011 12:22 am

Q&A With Brady Bogart Manager of Amarillo Dillas 2010 United League Champs

In 2010, the Amarillo Dillas of the United League of un-affiliated professional baseball finished as league champions. That same club were the champions in ’08, and ’09 as well under the leadership of an underrated manager named Brady Bogart. I recently had the opportunity to talk a little with manager Brady Bogart. I asked him about his pitching days, his [...]

/ April 3, 2011 11:39 pm

Q&A With Steve Brook Manager of the 2010 Frontier League Champions the River City Rascals

At only 30 years of age, Steve Brook could be considered the youngest professional baseball manager in the country. He’s had an extensive history of success as a player, and as an organizer in independent baseball. In 2010, as Manager of the River City Rascals, Brook guided the team to a Frontier League Championship. I recently had the opportunity to [...]

/ March 29, 2011 4:21 pm

Q&A With Pitching Coach Mark Mason of the York Revolution

The York Revolution is an Independent baseball club from York Pennsylvania. They were the 2010 Atlantic League champions and play their games in York Stadium where they honor Brooks Robinson with a plaza designed and dedicated to him. I recently had the chance to talk to the Revolution pitching coach Mark Mason. He has over 20 years of coaching experience [...]

/ March 22, 2011 4:14 pm

Q&A With Peter Young VP/GM of the Yuma Scorpions

The Yuma Scorpions are gearing up for another season of baseball. After winning the Arizona Winter League championship this past February, the Scorpions are excited about the summer. I recently had a the opportunity to ask Vice President/General Manager Peter Young a few questions about the league, the history, some players, the fan base, and the best things about being [...]

/ March 21, 2011 1:51 am

Q&A With George Tsamis Manager of the St. Paul Saints (Independent Baseball)

The St. Paul Saints are a professional Independent baseball team from St. Paul Minneapolis. Their history goes back to the early parts of the 1900’s when they served as a farm club for the Yankees, Cardinals, and even the Dodgers. They’ve had their share of legends stroll their ranks. People like Leo Durocher, Miller Huggins (who at one point managed [...]