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The Cape Cod Baseball League has put out their 2009 All-Cape League team. It is led by CCBL MVP Kyle Roller from East Carolina and CCBL Top Pitcher Chris Sale from Florida Gulf Coast. The infield features first baseman Mickey Wiswall (Boston College), second baseman Pierre LePage (Uconn), shortstop B.A. Vollmuth (Southern Miss) and third baseman Jedd Gyorko (West Virginia). The two ultility infielders are Zach Cox (Arkansas) and Nick Crawford (UAB). The outfield is led by Todd Cunningham (Jacksonville State). The other four members of the All-League outfield are Gary Brown (CS-Fullerton), Austin Wates (Virginia Tech), Brian Fletcher (Auburn), and George Springer (UConn). The catchers are Mike Murray (Wake Forest) and Cody Stanley (UNC-Wilmington). Ryan Cuneo (Delaware) joins Roller as the All-League Designated Hitters.

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Todd Cunningham named CCBL Top Pro Prospect

Posted on August 15th, 2009 by Brian Foley in Cape Cod League, Ohio Valley Conference

FROM CCBL RELEASE

FALMOUTH, Mass.—On a night when it seemed to be raining hardware in Falmouth, Todd Cunningham (Jacksonville State) was also distinguished as the Pro-Prospect of the Year. The scouts, using the simple criteria of who will make the biggest major league impact in their career, vote on the Robert A. McNeece Pro Prospect of the Year Award.

Cunningham joins a group of recognizable names from Cape League History and Major League Baseball. Matt Wieters (Georgia Tech) won the award with Orleans back in 2006 and is now in the discussion for American League Rookie of the Year with the Baltimore Orioles. Mark Teixeira(Georgia Tech) of Orleans and Billy Wagner (Ferrum) of Brewster are both former winners of this prestigious award.

Tags: Cape Cod League, Jacksonville State, Ohio Valley Conference

Dan Burton added to Maryland Coaching Staff

Posted on August 6th, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, New Coach, Ohio Valley Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland baseball coach Erik Bakich announced today the hiring of Dan Burton as assistant coach, filling the need for a recruiting coordinator on Bakich’s first coaching staff at Maryland.

Burton comes to Maryland after spending one season as a volunteer assistant at Austin Peay, where he coached the outfielders, served as assistant hitting instructor, and ran the strength and conditioning program.

Tags: ACC, Austin Peay, Coaching Changes, Maryland, Ohio Valley Conference

Cape Cod Baseball League Players of the Month (July)

Posted on August 5th, 2009 by Brian Foley in Cape Cod League, Ohio Valley Conference, West Coast Conference

FROM CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE

COCA-COLA PITCHER OF THE MONTH

Kyle Blair, Brewster RHP

The Coca-Cola Pitcher of the Month for July has been awarded to Kyle Blair (Sand Diego) of Brewster. Blair’s record remains flawless on the season, winning three and losing none. Over the past month, the 6-3 righty has appeared in four games, all of them starts, and recorded 27 innings pitched. Over those 27 innings, Blair has surrendered only 12 hits and three earned runs, good for a 1.00 ERA. He also sports a 1.40 strikeouts-per-innings-pitched ratio, with 38 strikeouts this month.

Tags: Cape Cod League, Jacksonville State, Ohio Valley Conference, University of San Diego, West Coast Conference

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Releases 2010 Schedule

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 by Colin Weber in 2010 Schedules, Ohio Valley Conference

As the 2010 campaign begins for the Cougars, the team will look to improve on their 15-39 mark from the 2009 season. SIUE had a 3-3 record at home last season, so head coach Gary Collins hopes the 17 home games next season translates to more victories for his team.

The Cougars open the season with a three game set at Arkansas-Little Rock (February 26-28) before having the home opener at the friendly confines of SimmonsCooper Complex when they take on Saint Louis (March 3).

Tags: 2010 Schedules, OVC, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

CBB Visit: CCBL All-Star Game Recap

Posted on July 24th, 2009 by Brian Foley in Big 12, Big East, Big West, CAA, CBB Column, CBB Visit, Conference USA, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, SEC

I took the day off from work to take in the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game on Thursday night. The game was played at Fenway Park for the first time since the late 1980’s as the players got their chance to play at one of the better MLB parks in the country.

The game started early as the weather forecast called for heavy rains later in the night.

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Cape Cod Baseball League Players of the Week (July 11th)

Posted on July 16th, 2009 by Brian Foley in Cape Cod League, Ohio Valley Conference, SEC

COCA COLA PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Jack Armstrong, Wareham RHP

Wareham starter Jack Armstrong (Vanderbilt) has been named this week’s Coca-Cola Pitcher of the Week. The 6-7 righty earned the honor with a complete game shutout over Hyannis on Monday, July 6. Armstrong shut down a high-powered Mets lineup that had scored a total of 15 runs in their previous two games, pitching the Gatemen to a 4-0 win. Armstrong allowed only two hits while striking out six over seven scoreless innings. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Cape Cod League, Jacksonville State, Ohio Valley Conference, SEC, Vanderbilt

CCBL Recap for July 11th

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, Big 12, Cape Cod League, Ohio Valley Conference, SEC

John Leonard (Courtesy of BC Media Relations)

Here is your Cape Cod Baseball League Recap for July 11th.

Yarmouth-Dennis picked up a 8-1 victory over Chatham behind Boston College RHP John Leonard who pitched seven scoreless innings while allowing only four hits. Box Score

Bourne grabbed a 5-2 road victory over Cotuit on Saturday night with Baylor’s Raynor Campbell leading the offense by going 2-3 in the game. Box Score Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ACC, Baylor, Big 12, Boston College, Cape Cod League, Duke, Jacksonville State, Mississippi State, Ohio Valley Conference, SEC

Team USA defeats Canada 20-3

Posted on June 28th, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, Big 12, Big South, Big West, Conference USA, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, SEC, Southern Conference, Southland Conference, Team USA, WAC

FROM TEAM USA RELEASE

Cody Wheeler (Courtesy of Coastal Carolina Media Relations)

(DURHAM, N.C.) – Eleven different players registered a hit for Team USA on Sunday and the USA Baseball National Team (Collegiate) beat Team Canada 20-3 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for its fourth consecutive win of the summer. Read the rest of this entry »

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USA Baseball Announces 2009 National Team Roster

Posted on June 24th, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big South, Big West, Conference USA, General CBB News, Horizon League, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, SEC, Southland Conference

FROM USA BASEBALL RELEASE

Christian Colon (Courtesy of USA Baseball)

(CARY, N.C.) – USA Baseball announced Wednesday night the 22 members of its 2009 National Team (Collegiate). The roster is headlined by shortstop and 2008 National Team member Christian Colon (Cal State Fullerton; Capey, Puerto Rico), and consists of five outfielders, six infielders, 10 pitchers, and one utility player. Two additional players will stay with the team to serve as alternates. Read the rest of this entry »

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National Team Trials: Blue Team Blanks Red Team, 2-0

Posted on June 21st, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, Big 12, Big West, Conference USA, Horizon League, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, SEC, Southland Conference, Team USA

FROM TEAM USA RELEASE
(CARY, N.C.) – Christian Colon (Cal State Fullerton) hit an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning as the Blue Team defeated the Red Team 2-0 in a seven inning intrasquad game on Sunday at the USA Baseball National Team (Collegiate) Trials.

With runners on the corners and two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, Christian Colon (Cal State Fullerton) hit an RBI single to right field that easily scored Casey McGrew (Wright State) from third base. Tyler Holt (Florida State) nearly scored from first base on the play but Colon was thrown out at second before he crossed the plate. Read the rest of this entry »

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Team USA Trials: Blue Team 3 Red Team 1

Posted on June 18th, 2009 by Brian Foley in ACC, Conference USA, Mountain West, Ohio Valley Conference, Pac 10, SEC, Team USA