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Family Support Inspires Aaron Sanchez

September 20, 2012

Family Support Inspires Aaron Sanchez

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Fathers and sons usually have a special bond, but for right-handed pitcher, Aaron Sanchez, that bond is even greater. After all, Aaron is the stepson of Mike Shipley, a 1976 draftee of the California Angels out of Barstow Community College in California. Shipley,...

Celebrating the Canadians’ Bests in the Midst of a Pennant Chase

August 26, 2012

Celebrating the Canadians’ Bests in the Midst of a Pennant Chase

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Before a dazzling show of fireworks on Saturday night at Nat Bailey Stadium, the Canadians presented their own finest in the year-end awards ceremony. There were four awards presented by the team in front of the sold-out crowd: Team’s Best Pitchers: Javier...

Lansing Lugnuts RHP Jesse Hernandez

August 15, 2012

Lansing Lugnuts RHP Jesse Hernandez

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Most baseball fans would find it hard to believe a pitcher who came within one out of a no hitter twice in one season was never drafted and was once on the verge of playing independent baseball. But such is the case for Lansing Lugnuts starter Jesse Hernandez, a...

Nick Baligod, the Newest Outfielder for the Lansing Lugnuts

August 7, 2012

Nick Baligod, the Newest Outfielder for the Lansing Lugnuts

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August has been a rebuilding month for the Lansing Lugnuts as the team saw Jon Berti, Kevin Pillar, and Kenny Wilson recently promoted as well as catcher Carlos Perez being traded to the Houston Astros in a 10-man deal in July. The Lugnuts who are 72-41 on the...

Athletics is in his genes, Getting to know Lansing Lugnuts’ first baseman,  K.C. Hobson

August 5, 2012

Athletics is in his genes, Getting to know Lansing Lugnuts’ first baseman, K.C. Hobson

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Ever wonder what the dynamic of an athletic family is like? Recently, JaysProspects had the opportunity to talk with K.C. Hobson, the Lansing Lugnuts first baseman, who shared some insight on his situation. Hobson is the son of Butch Hobson, a star football...