Clint Moore Named to Wallace Watch List Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST Clint Moore has become the latest Army baseball player to earn national recognition when he was named to the 2009 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List recently by the College Baseball Foundation. It marks the fifth consecutive season that the Black Knights have been represented on the prestigious list.
Chris Tracz Joins Army Baseball Coaching Staff Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST The Army baseball program added one of the best bright pitching minds in the country recently when head coach Joe Sottolano announced the hiring of Chris Tracz.
Former Army Baseball Player Set For Space Walks Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:30:00 EST When Space Shuttle Endeavour launches this week – it is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 7:55 p.m. but subject to change – it will not only be among the final Space Shuttle missions, it will also feature a West Point graduate aboard the massive vehicle. Lt. Col. Shane Kimbrough, a former Army baseball player and member of the Class of 1989, will be heavily involved in the 15-day mission.
Tony LaRussa Visits Doubleday Field Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:00:00 EST In recent years, astronauts, three-star generals and Hall-of-Fame baseball players have all toured the pristine baseball grounds of the Academy and taken time from their hectic schedules and visited with Army's baseball team. It was St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa's turn Monday afternoon, dropping by the Black Knights' storied home to spend a few minutes touring the pristine facility and chatting with Army's baseball and softball team members.
Anderegg Headlines Group Of Six Baseball Players Honored Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST Army pitcher Tyler Anderegg posted the highest grade point average as the Patriot League announced its Baseball Academic Honor Roll, Wednesday morning. Anderegg registered a 4.021 during the spring semester as a Life Science major and was one of six Army players to be recognized by the league. The right-hander from Grand Junction, Colo., was the lone player to exceed a 4.0.
Navy's Speciale Named to Brooks Wallace Award Watch List Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:14:16 PST Navy baseball outfielder Michael Speciale (Jr./Pearland, Texas) is one of 209 players selected for the 2009 Brooks Wallace Award Player of the Year Watch List, it was announced by the College Baseball Foundation last week.
Navy Baseball Announces 2009 Schedule Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:11:02 PST Navy baseball head coach Paul Kostacopoulos and the coaching staff has announced its 52-game schedule for the 2009 campaign, 30 of which come on its home field - Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.
Guadagnini Named Freshman All-American by Ping!Baseball Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:31:08 PST Navy baseball second baseman Mike Guadagnini (Virginia Beach, Va.) has been selected as an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American, it was recently announced by Ping!Baseball.
Three Mids Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:28:26 PST Three recent graduates from the Navy baseball team were among the group of 61 student-athletes named to the 2008 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday.
Speciale Named Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball Hitter of the Week Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:22:57 PST Navy baseball rising junior outfielder Michael Speciale (Pearland, Texas), also a member of the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts of the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League this summer, was named the league's hitter of the week, it was announced on Wednesday night.
Hamilton and Speciale Named to All-Region Team Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:54:54 PST Recent Navy baseball graduate Thomas Hamilton (Houston, Texas) and rising junior Michael Speciale (Pearland, Texas) were both honored as ABCA/Rawlings Second-Team All-Northeast Region Team members, it was announced on Tuesday night.
Two Navy Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:26:16 PST Navy baseball right-handed pitchers Mitch Harris (Mt. Holly, N.C.) and Oliver Drake (Gardner, Mass.) were taken in the 13th and 43rd rounds, respectively, in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Friday afternoon. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Harris with the 395th overall pick and the Baltimore Orioles claimed Drake with the 1,286th selection.
Navy's Season Ends with 8-7 Loss to Bucknell Sat, 17 May 2008 17:06:56 PST The Navy baseball team saw its season come to an end with an 8-7 loss to Bucknell in the Patriot League Championship series on Saturday afternoon at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen dropped to 32-25-1, while the Bison won their fourth league title and improved to 26-22-2 on the year.
Bucknell Scores Six Unanswered Late to Defeat Navy, 7-6 Fri, 16 May 2008 19:15:18 PST The Navy baseball lead dropped the first game of the best-of-three Patriot League Championship series to Bucknell, 7-6, on Friday afternoon at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen held a 6-1 lead going into the seventh, but the Bison scored five times in the seventh and again in the ninth to come away with the win. Navy dropped to 32-24-1 on the year, while Bucknell improved to 25-22-2.
Navy Aims for Sixth Patriot League Title, NCAA Tournament Berth Wed, 14 May 2008 17:22:24 PST The second-seeded Navy baseball team (32-23-1, 11-9 Patriot League) will look to win its sixth Patriot League Championship this weekend, when it hosts fourth-seeded Bucknell (24-22-2, 10-10 Patriot League) in a best-of-three series. The two teams will meet for a single game at 3 p.m. on Friday, followed by a 12 noon start on Saturday. If the series is tied after two games, the Mids and the Bison will play a third and deciding game 30 minutes after the first contest on Saturday.
Patriot League Baseball Championship Dates Changed Mon, 12 May 2008 14:46:58 PST Due to a scheduling conflict, the dates for Patriot League Baseball Championship best-of-three series between Navy (32-23-1) and Bucknell (24-22-2) in Annapolis this weekend have been changed. The two teams will play a single nine-inning game on Friday at 3 p.m., followed by a 12 noon nine-inning contest on Saturday. If the series is tied after game two, the Midshipmen and the Bison will play another nine-inning affair 30 minutes after the conclusion of Saturday's first game.
Mids March On to League Finals, Defeat Holy Cross, 9-5 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:51:12 PST The Navy baseball team rallied from two early deficits to defeat Holy Cross, 9-5, in the third and deciding game of the Patriot League Semifinal series on Sunday at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium. Navy improved to 32-23-1 on the year, while Holy Cross ended its season with a 21-28 record.
Drake Pitches Mids to Doubleheader Split with Holy Cross Sat, 10 May 2008 19:49:45 PST After dropping the first game of Saturday's baseball doubleheader, Navy starting pitcher Oliver Drake (So./Gardner, Mass.) tossed 7.2 quality innings to force a third and deciding game in the best-of-three Patriot League semifinal series against Holy Cross at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen bounced back with a 12-1 win in the nightcap after the Crusaders won game one, 6-0.
Navy Begins Quest for League Title Against Holy Cross this Weekend Thu, 08 May 2008 18:10:06 PST The Navy baseball team (30-22-1, 11-9 Patriot League), the No. 2 seed in this year's Patriot League Tournament, will host its first playoff game since the 2002 season when third-seeded Holy Cross (20-26, 11-9 Patriot League) comes to Annapolis this weekend for a best-of-three semifinal series. The two teams will play a pair of nine-inning contests on Saturday, starting at 12 noon. If necessary, the Midshipmen and the Crusaders will meet for a nine-inning game on Sunday at 12 noon.
Irish Ranked No. 27 In <i>Collegiate Baseball</i> Preseason Poll Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:44:49 PST The University of Notre Dame baseball team was ranked 27th in the Collegiate Baseball preseason poll released last week. The Irish were not only one of two BIG EAST schools among the top-30, but also was the highest-ranked Northern school.
A.J. Pollock Named To The Wallace Award Watch List Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:16:09 PST Notre Dame junior third outfielder A.J. Pollock was named to the 2009 Wallace Award Watch List, which is presented to the nation's top collegiate baseball player in conjunction with the College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The 2009 award banquet will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2, in the United Spirit Arena on the campus of Texas Tech University.
Notre Dame Signs Five To National Letters Of Intent Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:10:16 PST Notre Dame head baseball coach Dave Schrage announced Tuesday the signing of five student-athletes to national letters of intent. The class will be eligible beginning in the fall of 2009.
Notre Dame Baseball Announces Another Hitting Clinic Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:41:08 PST Due to overwhelming interest in the hitting clinic scheduled for December 7, Notre Dame baseball will host another one-day hitting clinic on Sunday, December 21. This clinic will be an in-depth look at the foundations of hitting through lecture, drills and video analysis.
Notre Dame Baseball Announces Two Winter Baseball Camps Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:50:14 PST Notre Dame head baseball coach Dave Schrage has announced the dates for the 2009 Irish Winter Baseball Camps, which will feature two separate sessions for aspiring baseball players (Jan. 17-18 and Jan. 24).
Just like he did all season, Brad Lidge nailed down Philadelphia's 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Wednesday night's completion of a suspended Game 5, securing the Phillies' second World Series championship in the franchise's 126-year history.
Schedule For Inaugural BIG EAST/Big 10 Baseball Challenge Released Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:13:29 PST The schedule for the inaugural BIG EAST/Big Ten Baseball Challenge, hosted by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, has been released, API Management and Marketing announced Monday. Twenty-seven games will be held Feb. 20-22, 2009, at venues in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Dunedin, Fla., highlighted by Friday and Saturday evening doubleheaders at Knology Park and Bright House Field. Notre Dame will face Ohio State on Friday, Illinois on Saturday and Purdue on Sunday.
Blue Upends Gold, 6-2, In Game One Of 2008 Blue-Gold World Series Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:51:46 PST Sophomore Cole Johnson (Hudson, Ohio) allowed one earned run over 6.0 innings as the Blue knocked off the Gold, 6-2, in the opening game from the 2008 Blue-Gold World Series.
Blue Upends Gold In Final Game Of 2008 Blue-Gold World Series Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:08:38 PST We're about 75 minutes from first pitch of game-2 here at Frank Eck Stadium. We apologize to the throngs of baseball fans that routinely follow Notre Dame games through GameTracker, but it will not be available this week. However, if you go to the front page of UND.com or click here, you can listen to all three games live with Chuck Freeby. If you are not able to listen, brief inning recaps and updated play-by-play will be made available on this page. We will more than likely play a pair of seven-inning games this afternoon.
Rosters Set For Blue-Gold Baseball Series Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:20:24 PST The Notre Dame baseball team will hold its annual Blue-Gold intrasquad series this week at Eck Stadium, with the seven-inning games to be played on Tuesday, Oct. 14 (4:00 p.m.), Wednesday, Oct. 15 (4:00) and Thursday, Oct. 16 (4:00). Each game is open to the public and free-of-charge. All three games will be broadcast live on UND.com.
Lidge a proud product of Notre Dame Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:16:52 PST Brad Lidge takes the ball for the Phillies, but somewhere, the Irish eyes are smiling.
That's because Lidge is one of Notre Dame's own -- an alumnus who once was the Big East Conference pitcher of the year. That was in 1998, when Lidge went 8-2 and recorded 92 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings, and this year, the Philadelphia closer added the National League's Comeback Player of the Year Award to his resume.
Former Irish Pitcher Brad Lidge Named National League Comeback Player of the Year Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:35:49 PST Former Notre Dame pitcher Brad Lidge was named National League Comeback Player of the Year on Tuesday. Lidge converted 41-of-41 save chances in 2008, and returned to be one of Major League Baseball's elite closers.
Irish Baseball Opened Fall Practice Monday Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:54:42 PST The University of Notre Dame baseball team officially began its preparation for the 2009 season with its first fall practice on Monday at Frank Eck Stadium and the adjacent indoor hitting facility.
New Radio Deal Announced For Irish Women's Basketball And Baseball Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:35:22 PST The University of Notre Dame athletics department has partnered with the LeSEA Broadcasting Network, making WHME-FM and Pulse FM the radio home of Notre Dame women's basketball and baseball in the South Bend market.
A.J. Pollock Named Cape Cod League MVP Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:08:12 PST Notre Dame rising junior and Falmouth Commodore outfielder A.J. Pollock was named Cape Cod League Pat Sorenti Most Valuable Player Thursday. Pollock, just the second player ever from the BIG EAST Conference to capture the award, joins a list that includes current MLB players Evan Longoria, Mike Fontenot, Carlos Pena, Darin Erstad and Jason Varitek.