The Spirit have two former pitchers in the minor leagues. Here is how they are progressing.....
Ken Ray (North Shore) – 2 games, 1 save, 3 SO, 2 1/3 IP [AAA Nashville – Milwaukee Brewers]
&
Chris Farley (North Shore) – 1-2, 3.93 ERA, 36 SO, 34 1/3 IP [A Staten Island – New York Yankees]
According to the league site the Can-Am League has "19 former players and six umpires that are currently in major league organizations." And the most succesful was New Jersey's John Lindsey-who, with Double A Jacksonville and Triple A Las Vegas hit a combined .317 with 30 HR, 121 RBI, 144 hits, 79 runs scored and a .590 slugging percentage.
Not bad at all.
Keep it up guys!
Showing posts with label Spirit Alumni. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spirit Alumni. Show all posts
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
CHRIS FARLEY UPDATE
During saturday night's game we were informed that Chris Farley had been called up to the Yankees' triple-a affiliate to pitch against the PawSox,a game also scheduled for 6 pm.
Larry did an excellent job on PA as he felt non-fake and gave updates on scores as well as updates on Farley's start.
Chris went 3.2 innings while giving up 5 earned runs on 9 hits and stirking out 6 while walking two.
He went on to lose the game and is currently 0-1 with a 12.27 ERA with Scranton-Wilkes.
CHRIS FARLEY'S STATS PAGE
I meant to put this up a few dfays ago,buit forgot and just remembered.
Keep your eyes on the blog today,as Joe wsill be updatring Who's Now and writting a playoff preview article.
Larry did an excellent job on PA as he felt non-fake and gave updates on scores as well as updates on Farley's start.
Chris went 3.2 innings while giving up 5 earned runs on 9 hits and stirking out 6 while walking two.
He went on to lose the game and is currently 0-1 with a 12.27 ERA with Scranton-Wilkes.
CHRIS FARLEY'S STATS PAGE
I meant to put this up a few dfays ago,buit forgot and just remembered.
Keep your eyes on the blog today,as Joe wsill be updatring Who's Now and writting a playoff preview article.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Nilson Teilon update
One of our all-time favorites, Nilson Teilon, returned to pro baseball after two season off to play for the Edinburg Coyotes in the United League this year. He did quite well, challenging for the Triple Crown and going on to win the United League's MVP award:
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3527253
"Teilon, a native of San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic, has challenged for the United League's triple crown as he has been the league leader in homeruns, runs batted in, and batting average at different stages through the 2007 season. Teilon currently leads all of United League Baseball in batting average (.364), runs batted in (92), doubles (30), and slugging percentage (.617). The former White Sox and Diamondbacks farm hand has not played since 2004 when he was a member of the North Shore Spirit, who at the time played in the now defunct Northeast League. Teilon's 2007 set new single season league records for RBIs, doubles, and slugging percentage. His offensive numbers in 2007 are all career highs for the 27 year old infielder."
Good for Nilson, he was a great guy and a solid player. According to 'sources,' Teilon had to leave the team before the '05 season because his status in this country was not exactly legal, per se - which is a shame, we could have used his bat in '05. I'm glad he's got his paperwork straightened out now
In other news, according to a commenter, Anton French has been released after 'making it known' that he was unhappy to be with the Spirit.... I guess he thought he was too good for us. I wonder if our massive, enthusiastic home crowds won him over? :P
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Let's try this again
Season opener tonight, boys. The Red Sox play their first of 161 regular season games tonight at 8:10 after a trio of exhibition games Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Josh Beckett will be on the hill.
Moderately Interesting Can-Am League News
-Ken Ray starts the season in AAA Omaha.
-Ryan Bicondoa starts the season in A Daytona.
-Former Brockton mayor Jack Yunits is now the president of the Brockton Rox. It was his vision that basically brought the team to town. I developed enormous respect for the man when I did a research paper on independent baseball which partly focused on the success of the Rox (damn them to hell...haha). If only good ole' Chippy Clancy was that helpful to the cause.
Moderately Interesting Can-Am League News
-Ken Ray starts the season in AAA Omaha.
-Ryan Bicondoa starts the season in A Daytona.
-Former Brockton mayor Jack Yunits is now the president of the Brockton Rox. It was his vision that basically brought the team to town. I developed enormous respect for the man when I did a research paper on independent baseball which partly focused on the success of the Rox (damn them to hell...haha). If only good ole' Chippy Clancy was that helpful to the cause.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Macchi Reflects on Time at BC
http://media.www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2007/03/26/Sports/Macchi.Reflects.On.Time.At.Bc-2791711.shtml
It was only natural for Milford, Mass.'s Macchi to become a star athlete - and to play for BC. Her family has a great athletic background, and her brother, Brian, played baseball for BC, earning the Eagle of the Year award in 2002. He went on to play professional baseball.
"My family is very sports-oriented … my brother played baseball, basketball, and football, and as I grew up, I'd play catch with him every day … and my dad was one of my coaches for almost all of my sports, so it was all in the family," says Macchi.
"I realized I wanted to focus on softball when I played for a really competitive summer ball team in Worcester, playing with great players from all over New England… it made me realize it was something I wanted to work hard at."
Once she honed her softball abilities to the point where she was a Division I prospect, Macchi seemed ultimately destined to end up at BC.
"I knew I wanted to stay close to home so my parents could come out and support me at the games," she said. "I definitely wanted to give BC its due opportunity because of my brother. In the end, it came down to BC or UMass, and when I considered everything I wanted - with softball and with academics - this was where I wanted to be."
She says she has always been very impressed with BC's services for student-athletes. "The [advising center] is always there for us when we need help academically … it's definitely a challenge to balance time between softball and school … but the support system makes it something that can be done."
Although it's been a struggle for BC this season (1-11 so far), Macchi sees the program as being on the upswing.
"It was hard to come over to the ACC. The girls are bigger, faster, and stronger, and the pitching is much, much better … it was definitely an adjustment."
"In five years I see the program being at a much higher level. The players and coaches here now are very dedicated … and [recruiting] has been helped by the move to the ACC."
She says the team's goal for this year is to "just keep improving," adding that "we've played some really tough teams this year, and although the record wasn't that good, we were in every game. That's encouraging. We want to keep that up … once we get a few wins under our belt things will be a lot easier."
With her senior season winding down, Macchi knows that her softball days at BC are numbered. With that in mind, she has an eye toward the future.
"If the opportunity presents itself to play at the next level, I'd gladly jump at the opportunity … it's what I love to do and it would be amazing to be able to keep playing."
And if the right opportunity at the next level isn't there?
"Well, I guess that means it's time to get a job, make some money, and start my life."
Macchi reflects on time at BC
By: Joe Gravellese
Many wondered how Boston College's softball team would fare in switching to the tough ACC in the 2006 season. Although it was a rough season for the team overall, one player, shortstop Jenna Macchi, didn't just survive, she thrived. Macchi, who hit .256 in 2005, BC's final year in the Big East, exploded in 2006, putting up a .379 batting average, with 7 home runs, 61 hits, 35 runs scored, and 14 doubles. These numbers were good enough to earn her second team All-ACC status.It was only natural for Milford, Mass.'s Macchi to become a star athlete - and to play for BC. Her family has a great athletic background, and her brother, Brian, played baseball for BC, earning the Eagle of the Year award in 2002. He went on to play professional baseball.
"My family is very sports-oriented … my brother played baseball, basketball, and football, and as I grew up, I'd play catch with him every day … and my dad was one of my coaches for almost all of my sports, so it was all in the family," says Macchi.
"I realized I wanted to focus on softball when I played for a really competitive summer ball team in Worcester, playing with great players from all over New England… it made me realize it was something I wanted to work hard at."
Once she honed her softball abilities to the point where she was a Division I prospect, Macchi seemed ultimately destined to end up at BC.
"I knew I wanted to stay close to home so my parents could come out and support me at the games," she said. "I definitely wanted to give BC its due opportunity because of my brother. In the end, it came down to BC or UMass, and when I considered everything I wanted - with softball and with academics - this was where I wanted to be."
She says she has always been very impressed with BC's services for student-athletes. "The [advising center] is always there for us when we need help academically … it's definitely a challenge to balance time between softball and school … but the support system makes it something that can be done."
Although it's been a struggle for BC this season (1-11 so far), Macchi sees the program as being on the upswing.
"It was hard to come over to the ACC. The girls are bigger, faster, and stronger, and the pitching is much, much better … it was definitely an adjustment."
"In five years I see the program being at a much higher level. The players and coaches here now are very dedicated … and [recruiting] has been helped by the move to the ACC."
She says the team's goal for this year is to "just keep improving," adding that "we've played some really tough teams this year, and although the record wasn't that good, we were in every game. That's encouraging. We want to keep that up … once we get a few wins under our belt things will be a lot easier."
With her senior season winding down, Macchi knows that her softball days at BC are numbered. With that in mind, she has an eye toward the future.
"If the opportunity presents itself to play at the next level, I'd gladly jump at the opportunity … it's what I love to do and it would be amazing to be able to keep playing."
And if the right opportunity at the next level isn't there?
"Well, I guess that means it's time to get a job, make some money, and start my life."
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Jenna Macchi
The sports editor for The Heights, BC's student newspaper, wanted someone to do a feature article on Jenna Macchi - BC's best softball player, and sister of former Spirit star Brian Macchi. I jumped at the chance and will be interviewing her today. I'll be sure to ask what Big Mac is up to. He was always one of my favorite Spirit players.
The article will run on Monday - I'll post it here when it's up.
It's been a pretty crappy year for the BC softball team so far (1-8 if I remember correctly, and they haven't even gotten into the heart of the ACC schedule yet) but evidently Ms. Macchi is pretty good. I've never seen them play, but I'll probably make it to a few home games once they start playing up north. More than likely I will also cover a few of the games for The Heights.
Our baseball team is doing surprisingly well by their standards, 4-2 right now in the ACC including a win over a tough Georgia Tech team and a sweep of Duke. In non conference play they were an inning away from beating #1 Vanderbilt when the closer blew his 4th save in 5 opportunities - finally leading to him being replaced. Since then, the Eagles [6-8-1 overall] have improved. They'll need to really step it up this weekend - they have a big three-game ACC series @ #2 Florida State before having their home opening series against NC State, Mar. 30-Apr 2.
I do not want to be BC-centric so I will also give a little update on some other local teams:
Harvard Baseball: 2-2, first home game April 4th vs. HC
NU Baseball: 5-5, first home game Mar. 27 vs. Rhode Island
UMass Baseball: 2-5, first home game Mar. 27 vs. mighty Sacred Heart
I'm looking forward to the Baseball Beanpot. I'll probably be a little bit late, but I'll definitely try to come.
The article will run on Monday - I'll post it here when it's up.
It's been a pretty crappy year for the BC softball team so far (1-8 if I remember correctly, and they haven't even gotten into the heart of the ACC schedule yet) but evidently Ms. Macchi is pretty good. I've never seen them play, but I'll probably make it to a few home games once they start playing up north. More than likely I will also cover a few of the games for The Heights.
Our baseball team is doing surprisingly well by their standards, 4-2 right now in the ACC including a win over a tough Georgia Tech team and a sweep of Duke. In non conference play they were an inning away from beating #1 Vanderbilt when the closer blew his 4th save in 5 opportunities - finally leading to him being replaced. Since then, the Eagles [6-8-1 overall] have improved. They'll need to really step it up this weekend - they have a big three-game ACC series @ #2 Florida State before having their home opening series against NC State, Mar. 30-Apr 2.
I do not want to be BC-centric so I will also give a little update on some other local teams:
Harvard Baseball: 2-2, first home game April 4th vs. HC
NU Baseball: 5-5, first home game Mar. 27 vs. Rhode Island
UMass Baseball: 2-5, first home game Mar. 27 vs. mighty Sacred Heart
I'm looking forward to the Baseball Beanpot. I'll probably be a little bit late, but I'll definitely try to come.
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