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Collegiate National Team
The Trip of a Lifetime
Baseball is still America’s Pastime. But, representing the game on a national level brings a new level of responsibility and importance. 2018 Collegiate National Team manager Paul Mainieri understa...
Where Are They Now
Where Are They Now: Rick Ankiel
Rick Ankiel is writing a book.
And it promises to be must read material.
When Hollywood comes looking for its next “feel good” story and personality, they should look no further than Ankiel.
As ...
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Where are they now: Don August
During the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA pitcher Don August was so sure he would not pitch a third consecutive day that he left his cleats, cup and fielding glove in his locker.
After all...
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Where Are They Now: Matt LaPorta
When he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB First-Year Player Draft, most people who knew Matt LaPorta figured the Florida Gators junior slugging first baseman would...
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Where are they now? David Eckstein
When David Eckstein was a college infielder at the University of Florida, he asked his coaches to send a note to USA Baseball to let the organization know that the ambitious young man in Gainesvill...
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Where are they now? Ty Griffin
Remembering... Ty Griffin
Even now, some 27 years later, Ty Griffin still draws inspiration from the gold medal he and his Team USA teammates won in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
And sometimes other...
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Where are they now? Mike Neill
Remembering… Mike Neill
Every September 27th, Mike Neill dips into a book bag and pulls out a tangible piece of the greatest thrill of his baseball career – an Olympic gold medal.
He’ll place i...
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Where are they now? Warren Morris 20 years after his CWS heroics
Remember… Warren Morris.
Somewhere along the line, Warren Morris became something more than just “dad” to his 11-year-old twin girls.He became a celebrity of epic proportions to anyone associate...
