The Sioux City Explorers have transferred pitcher Zach Willeman to the Cincinnati Reds after a standout season, where he recorded a 4-2 record with 65 strikeouts and a 2.34 ERA in 50 innings.
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Staten Island’s Vin Timpanelli’s Climb to Pitching Success After Transferring Colleges
Vin Timpanelli, a former catcher turned pitcher, transferred from St. Thomas Aquinas to Ramapo College, eventually signing with the Cincinnati Reds. After a successful stint in the minor leagues, he currently excels with the Kane County Cougars.
New York Boulders’ Mason Olson Achieves Pitching Milestone
Mason Olson, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Boulders, was named Frontier League Pitcher of the Week after nine scoreless innings, as well as boasting a 1.13 ERA and 31 strikeouts in six games this season.
EX-SI FerryHawks Pitcher Jack Mahoney Heads to Athletics’ Minor League System
Jack Mahoney, a former Staten Island FerryHawks pitcher, has signed with the Athletics organization after a standout performance in the Atlantic League. The 26-year-old lefty recorded 41 strikeouts in six appearances, including a notable two-hit game against the Long Island Ducks, and previously played for the Milwaukee Milkmen.
From Pitching to Politics: J.D. Scholten’s Unique Journey
J.D. Scholten, right-handed pitcher and Iowa Democratic rep, made his season debut with the Sioux City Explorers, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings while also campaigning against Senator Joni Ernst for the U.S. Senate.
Peyton Holt: From Open Tryout with the Monarchs to Affiliated Ball with the Reds Organization
Peyton Holt, a determined 24-year-old utility player, secured a spot with the Cincinnati Reds after impressing the Kansas City Monarchs, demonstrating his talent and gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill his baseball dream.
Minnesota Twins Sign Righty Brent Francisco from Washington Wild Things
The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Brent Francisco from the Washington Wild Things, who had previously pitched five scoreless innings. Francisco is 23 years old and has a strong collegiate record with East Stroudsburg University.
Boston Red Sox Sign Relief Pitcher PJ Labriola from NY Boulders
The Boston Red Sox have signed PJ Labriola, a left-handed relief pitcher from the New York Boulders. Labriola, 24, previously played for Clemson and N.C. State, showing promise in earlier leagues.
Atlantic Braves Ink Ex-Lexington Legends Catcher Colin Burgess
The Atlantic Braves signed catcher Colin Burgess from the Lexington Legends. Burgess, a 24-year-old from Kentucky, had a .236 batting average before joining the Braves after two seasons in the Tigers' minor league system.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers to Texas Rangers’ Farm System: Richie Martin’s Continues Hopeful Journey Back to MLB
The Texas Rangers signed Richie Martin, Jr. from the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, sending him to Triple-A Round Rock. Martin, 30, previously played in the MLB and had a .318 batting average this season.
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