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Lansing Lugnuts Dominant Southpaw Tyler Ybarra

December 21, 2012

Lansing Lugnuts Dominant Southpaw Tyler Ybarra

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The Lansing Lugnuts’ 2012 season was built around a stellar pitching staff. While the starting rotation received a lot of recognition over the year, there was one reliever that had scouts buzzing all summer long – Tyler Ybarra. The 22-year-old lefty...

From Third-Baseman to Pitcher: Getting to Know Blue Jays RHP Aleson Escalante

December 21, 2012

From Third-Baseman to Pitcher: Getting to Know Blue Jays RHP Aleson Escalante

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Many pitchers in professional baseball have been pitching since they were young; very few become pitchers after they have already been a position player at the professional rank. With that said, right-handed-pitcher, Aleson Escalante, has made such transition....

Gustavo Pierre Shows Improvement in 2012

December 20, 2012

Gustavo Pierre Shows Improvement in 2012

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  Shortstop Gustavo Pierre improved offensively in 2012 with the Lugnuts, batting .252 with 14 doubles, eight triples and five home runs in 76 games (photo credit: Whitecap Wendy) Every season is a new opportunity for a player to get better, and without a doubt,...

Remaining ‘Lansing Three’ Pitcher Aaron Sanchez Discusses 2012 Success and Hopes for 2013

December 19, 2012

Remaining ‘Lansing Three’ Pitcher Aaron Sanchez Discusses 2012 Success and Hopes for 2013

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While his 2012 season with the Lansing Lugnuts ended early in September, right-handed pitcher, Aaron Sanchez, states that while he is excited to get some time to relax during the off-season, his focus on baseball will not cease. “The off-season is a time where I...

Dalton Pompey Proud to be Drafted by Blue Jays

December 18, 2012

Dalton Pompey Proud to be Drafted by Blue Jays

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Every young baseball player dreams of making it to professional baseball with their favorite team, but very few ever get the opportunity. However, for Mississauga-native Dalton Pompey that dream was a reality as he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 16th...