February 18, 2014
Chris Hawkins Looking to Rebound in 2014
Spring training is a chance to start out fresh. For Blue Jays outfield prospect Chris Hawkins, it’s an opportunity to rebound from a 2013 season that saw him struggle offensively.
February 8, 2014
Javier Avendano Prepares for Promotion
After starting his career in the Blue Jays organization as a reliever, Javier Avendano crafted a rotation-best ERA in Lansing this past season as the Lugnuts’ ace and is eyeing even more success in 2014.
February 2, 2014
Ian Kadish Finds Success with Mechanical Change in Delivery
Being passed over in the MLB draft can be tough on a young baseball player. While many players get an opportunity to play as an undrafted free agent, the task of making it to the majors seems near impossible for some. But for right-handed pitcher Ian Kadish it’s...
January 27, 2014
Dwight Smith Jr. Made a Name for Himself in Lansing
When you are chosen in the first-round you have big expectations to fill. And no one knows that better than left-fielder Dwight Smith Jr. who was chosen in the supplemental first round in the 2011 MLB Draft out of McIntosh High School in Georgia. “Being drafted...
January 19, 2014
2013 Draftee Kendall Graveman Enjoyed Opportunity in Lansing
The Lansing Lugnuts’ welcomed right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman to the rotation this past July. The former Mississippi State Bulldog came to the Midwest League already throwing 113 2/3 innings of work at the NCAA level, but that didn’t slow down the 23-year...