Baseball Columns

Carl Dubois

Seniors and Their Experience Can Be a Team’s Glue

by Carl Dubois May 24, 2009 in Baseball

Because of its developmental nature, baseball might have more nomadic athletes than any other college sport. A player can sign with a Division I program as a high school senior, elect to transfer to a junior college for more playing time, return to Division I at a different school and move on to professional ball before becoming a senior. Not every fan likes to see a roster loaded with seniors. The assumption is a player worth having will probably sign a minor-league contract as a junior and … Continue Reading

Mark Etheridge

Bringing Baseball Back

by Mark Etheridge March 13, 2009 in Baseball

Baseball used to be America’s pastime. With the right ambassadors, it can be again. Major League Baseball has soiled what once was a good name with steroid scandals, outrageous payrolls, and a disconnection with a section of the fan base.  The “me-first” mentality has caused some fans to look elsewhere for their baseball fix. Judging by record attendance in the college game, many fans are finding amateur play to their liking.  Many of the knocks found in the professional game are … Continue Reading

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