Zimmer and Allen Grow Up Together, Now Play Together
They grew up just about 12 miles apart on the San Diego Freeway, but now only Eastwood Field’s right-centerfield gap in Niles, Ohio separates two of the…
Plutko Finding Success in Carolina in Minor League Round-Up
Adam Plutko was drafted last year in the 11th round of the First Year Player Draft out of UCLA. Unlike most players making their professional debut in…
An Athlete by Trade, a Pitcher at Heart.
The athletic Dominic DeMasi played two sports in college, football and baseball. He was successful in both sports during his college career, but eventually he was going…
Rodriguez on Hitting Tear to Headline Minor League Round-Up
Nellie Rodriguez has been on an absolute tear lately. Rodriguez has been the hottest hitter out of all of the Indians minor league affiliates. Rodriguez for the…
A World of Experience at Such a Young Age
It’s a long journey for any ball player to reach the Major Leagues, but for Kieran Lovegrove the journey is even a little longer. Lovegrove was born…
Aguilar and Perez Add to Indians List of Minor League All-Stars
The Columbus Clippers will be represented by two players this year at the 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game. Both first baseman Jesus Aguilar and catcher Roberto Perez were…
Deflated Ducks, Injuries Mount in Minor League Wrap Up
Three days, that’s all it took for the RubberDucks to lose arguably their three best players. Wednesday June 25, Indians top prospect and current RubberDuck shortstop Francisco…
Fifth Rounder Merryweather Impresses Early With the Scrappers
The First Year Player Draft every June is a fun time for each and every ball club. Each team gets the opportunity to bring in fresh new…
Fisher Making Quick Jump from College to Pro Ball
Every student who leaves college has a nervous feeling as they set out into the real world to look for a job and pursue a career. For…
Kubiak Uses Experience to Lead Scrappers in Development
It seems like an unlikely match, but instead, it might be the perfect one. Former big leaguer Ted Kubiak will lead the Mahoning Valley Scrappers into New…
Looking Back at the 2013 Mahoning Valley Scrappers
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers celebrated their 15th season of playing baseball in Niles, Ohio this season and although it did not end in a playoff berth, it…
Minor League Baseball a Place Where Dreams Are Born and Realized
Minor league baseball is a huge element of professional baseball. These teams serve the purpose of providing avenues for young ballplayers from all over the world to…