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Finding Success Abroad – Part II: Balbino Fuenmayor

August 10, 2012

Finding Success Abroad – Part II: Balbino Fuenmayor

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In Part I for our series, “Finding Success Abroad,” we took a closer look at the emerging pitcher, Javier Avendano, the Venezuelan righty who accredits a lot of his growth as a professional to his time spent playing winter ball at home. As we turn our...

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...

Canadians Infielders finding success with a team-first mentality.

August 1, 2012

Canadians Infielders finding success with a team-first mentality.

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It’s not hard to find professional athletes, regardless of the sport, to toot their own horns and boast about their own accomplishments. Nowadays, it is common for athletes to build their ‘brand’ and stand out amongst their peers for a shot at real fame and...

Vancouver Canadians’ Marcus Stroman –  Blue Jays’ newest first-round draft pick settling in nicely in Vancouver”

July 24, 2012

Vancouver Canadians’ Marcus Stroman – Blue Jays’ newest first-round draft pick settling in nicely in Vancouver”

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Vancouver Canadians Player Profile: Marcus Stroman  Quick Facts: Position: Right Handed Pitcher Number: #21 Drafted: Toronto Blue Jays 2012 – 1st Round Selection (22nd Overall) Hometown: Medford, NY College: Duke University Previously Pitched for: Team USA...