Category Archives: Interviews

Scouting Taiwan’s Shao-Ching Chiang

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Gabriel Fidler

Shao-Ching Chiang may not be a household name among minor league prospects yet and is not even the top Taiwanese prospect in the Cleveland Indians’ system thanks to Yu-Cheng Chang, but the right-handed pitcher is off to an excellent start. … Continue reading →

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Blake Taylor on Team GB, Injuries, and Prawn Cocktail Crisps

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

At first glance, prawn cocktail crisps and the great Trevor Hoffman seem to have little in common, but for a dual national like Blake Taylor, these are two of the Anglo-American’s favourite things. While the imported potato snacks helped Taylor … Continue reading →

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The Month in International Baseball (September)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Earlier this year, we premiered a new feature, “The Week in International Baseball”. After a month of serious travel and family commitments, we now offer “The Month in International Baseball” as a brief interlude. It has been a busy month for … Continue reading →

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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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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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Bond Talks No-No, Pitching for Great Britain

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

WELS, Austria – This autumn, Nolan Bond will turn 21. Like others his age at the University of Houston, his conversations will include course schedules as he starts harder classes in his field, housing issues, and what he did over … Continue reading →

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GB’s Davison on His “Phenomenal” Day in Hyde Park

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Gary Davison has represented Great Britain on a number of different stages, but none have ever been as notable as the one he climbed on July 4, as the Senior National Team member donned a ‘Red … Continue reading →

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Shawn Green on MLB International and “Creating a Buzz”

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Shawn Green was always known as a player for his relaxed, sunny demeanour, which made him a natural fit with the Dodgers, where he spent his peak seasons after a trade from the Blue Jays. On … Continue reading →

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Tromp Represents Next Wave of Aruban Talent

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

MANCHESTER, N.H. – In the last eight years, the Netherlands’ national baseball team has seen something of a youth movement, with players like Andruw Jones, Gene Kingsale, and Sidney Ponson retiring, and players like Andrelton Simmons and Kenley Jansen become … Continue reading →

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