Monthly Archives: September 2017

Colombia’s Julio and His Tricolor Dream

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Baseball fans outside Colómbia probably have not heard the name Erick Julio, but anyone who has ever met the Rockies’ young pitching prospect could not forget him. Julio is one of the most genuine and enthusiastic baseball players in the … Continue reading →

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Conlon on Double-A, Team GB, and Thanksgiving Crackers

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Were it not for The Troubles, left-handed pitcher P.J. Conlon might be a household name among British and Irish sporting aficionados. Instead, Conlon, who has a standard American accent, is quickly rising the ranks of the Mets’ organisation after growing … Continue reading →

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Japan Holds Narrow Lead over USA in New World Rankings

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The new world rankings were revealed yesterday by the World Baseball and Softball Confederation and, though the top six spots remained unchanged, there was significant movement elsewhere in the chart. Big winners included Australia, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua, while Venezuela, … Continue reading →

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Gasparini on Hooligans, His Career, and Italy’s Baseball Future

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

One might expect that “Europe’s Best Prospect Ever,” as Baseball America suggested in the summer of 2013 (link), would be immediately distinguishable by his appearances or car, but Marten Gasparini is a refreshingly calm and focussed 20-year old. Despite being … Continue reading →

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The Week in International Baseball (27 August-2 September)

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The past week has been a busy one for news relating to university-aged baseball players, as we continued our coverage of the U23 European Baseball Championship as the Universiade wrapped up its baseball competition. Yesterday we reviewed the current & former … Continue reading →

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U23 Review: Top European Prospects

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Unlike in the United States, major league scouts do not regularly show up to watch youth baseball in Europe and, aside from a burgeoning league in the UK, baseball at universities is rare. For most young European baseballers, a national … Continue reading →

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