Infielder Luis Guillorme knows that his defensive prowess is and has been his major calling card when evaluating his overall game. The 23-year-old Florida native has dazzled in the minor leagues, showcasing his soft hands, range and effortless play at both second base and shortstop. For the middle infielder, maintaining a consistent approach at the plate, which includes continuing to get on-base...
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Jacob Rhame’s tenure at the University of Oklahoma was a learning experience. At 19-years-old and gifted with a low-to-mid 90s fastball, the right-hander struggled in his freshman year with the Sooners. Appearing in just 10 innings, Rhame posted lopsided numbers to the tune of a 7.20 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. The velocity that had attracted the attention of the Sooners vanished, topping out at...
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The odds of making the major leagues are slim, but don’t tell the Molina brothers that. The Molina’s, consisting of Bengie (43), Jose (42) and Yadier (35) is considered one of baseball’s royal families. Not only did the trio of siblings make it to the majors, but all three played at least a dozen years in the majors, won at least two World Series and played the same position:...
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Roster battles are always a fun aspect of spring training when clubs are evaluating such decisions as who will be the fifth starter in the rotation, the backup infielder/outfielder and who to carry as the final bullpen arm. These decisions can come down to the final day of spring, when players are hoping to see their name added to the 25-man roster. For these hopeful players, hearing their name...
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The date was October 4, 1999. The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds were getting set to embark on a Game 163 to decide who would be the National League wild card. After losing seven straight games in late September, the club clawed back by winning five of their last six, which tied the Reds’ record of 96-66. Luckily for the Mets, the arm they turned to for this crucial play-in game was a...
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