Think Mexican League pitchers respect ex-MLB’er Josh Whitesell? Whitesell, who hit .315 this year with 16 HRs and 68 RBIs, was intentionally walked a league-leading 9 times * * * The Reds have assigned former Mets 1B Josh Satin to the “AAA” Louisville Bats, where he’ll join P Jon Moscot * * * Jewish Sports…
Check out our interview with Dean Kremer, a Hebrew-speaking 18-year-old who was named “Best Pitcher” at the recent European Pool C Championships (9/29/2014) *** Detroit’s Brad Ausmus won a division title in his managerial debut. How many others have done this? Stat heads, we need your help (9/29/2014) *** A total of 15 Jews played in…
By Scott Barancik, editor The Washington Nationals picked Vanderbilt slugger Rhett Wiseman on Day 2 of this year’s MLB amateur draft, selecting him in the 3rd round, 103rd overall. A 20-year-old outfielder and teammate of overall #1 pick Dansby Swanson, the Massachusetts native is hitting .318 with 14 HRs, 47 RBIs, 12 stolen bases in 14 tries,…
By Scott Barancik, editor The sports world is taking note of Kevin Pillar, the Blue Jays CF who has impressed not only with his glove (he is considered a strong Gold Glove candidate) but his bat. Sports-radio god Jim Rome interviewed Pillar earlier this week about his record setting 54-game hitting streak in college, being selected…
(5:27pm) Why does Patriots QB Tom Brady’s new house have a menorah in it? * * * (9:55am) Is Cardinals prospect Rob Kaminsky working out too hard? His night/day splits are like, well, night and day * * * (9:50am) Here’s some more background on Cardinals prospect Mason Katz‘s bid to add “catcher” to his…
Ian Kinsler‘s 17th HR, RBI single, and backhanded grab helped Detroit — and rookie manager Brad Ausmus — clinch the A.L. Central title Sunday (9/28/2014) *** Ian Kinsler hit a 3rd-inning HR today to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead over Minnesota. A win today will guarantee Detroit 1st place in the A.L. Central (9/28/2014) ***…
