query: when did college baseball switch to aluminum bats

pos: College baseball thirteen weeks before the selection of the NCAA tournament field, which takes place on Memorial Day. The rules of college baseball are similar to the Official Baseball Rules. Exceptions include the following: Though a wood bat is legal in NCAA competition, players overwhelmingly prefer and use a metal bat. The metal bat was implemented in college baseball in 1975. Use of a metal bat is somewhat controversial. Supporters of an aluminum or composite bat note that it can increase offensive performance, as the speed of a ball off a metal bat is generally faster than off a wood bat. Those

pos: Brad Hill (baseball coach) Tointon Family Stadium. Statistically, K-State finished the season in the top half of the league in both hitting (.314) and ERA (3.94). The 3.94 team ERA was the lowest since the 1975 season and the best since the addition of aluminum bats in college baseball. His teams have won 40 or more games eight times and 50-plus games on four occasions. On April 29, 2009, Hill won his 600th career game, beating North Dakota, 10–2. He also earned 2009 Big 12 Conference Baseball Coach of the Year honors. The 2009 season proved to be the most storied in the program's

pos: Brock Pemberton (baseball) and 381 at-bats and 3 home runs. After 1977, Pemberton did not play again in organized baseball until 1980, when he played for the unaffiliated A level Macon Peaches of the South Atlantic League. He batted .290 in 47 games and 162 at-bats and 4 home runs. In addition to playing, he also managed the Peaches for part of the 1980 season. Pemberton died on February 17, 2016 in Oklahoma. Brock Pemberton (baseball) Brock Pemberton (November 6, 1953 – February 17, 2016) was a Major League Baseball player, who played for the New York Mets in 1974 and 1975. He

pos: Tommy Bianco instructor at Dave Lemanczyk's baseball academy in Long Island, NY. Tommy Bianco Thomas Anthony Bianco (born December 16, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Rockville Centre, New York. He was a switch hitter and threw right handed. Bianco was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers as the 3rd overall pick in the 1st round of the 1971 draft. Bianco made his major league debut on May 28, 1975. He played 18 career games in Major League Baseball. He had 6 hits in 34 at bats (a .176 batting average) and

pos: Tommy Bianco Tommy Bianco Thomas Anthony Bianco (born December 16, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was born in Rockville Centre, New York. He was a switch hitter and threw right handed. Bianco was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers as the 3rd overall pick in the 1st round of the 1971 draft. Bianco made his major league debut on May 28, 1975. He played 18 career games in Major League Baseball. He had 6 hits in 34 at bats (a .176 batting average) and no home runs or RBIs. He currently is a hitting

neg: Batting (baseball) The introduction of aluminum baseball bats in the 1970s forever changed the game of baseball at every level but the professional. Aluminum bats are lighter and stronger than wooden bats. Because of the trampoline effect that occurs when a baseball hit an aluminum bat, aluminum bats can hit a ball significantly farther than wooden bats can. In light of the increase in power of composite and alloy bats, the NCAA and NFHS have adopted more stringent standards against the use of composite and alloy bats. The NCAA changed standards at the start of the 2011 season, and the NFHS plans

neg: DeMarini bat started as the F2.Other innovations include aluminum-carbon hybrid bats. The company is unlike many of its competitors, who produce bats abroad. More than 150 college baseball programs use Demarini bats, including Oregon State University, the repeat College World Series Champions in 2006,2007 ,2018 and 2009 CWS champion Louisiana State University. The 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III championship teams also used DeMarini equipment. A 2005 headline in a New Jersey newspaper referred to DeMarini bats as the "Mercedes of baseball bats." Among other bat producers, DeMarini has been involved in increased marketing to Little League Baseball

neg: Composite baseball bat Composite baseball bat Composite baseball bats, opposed to aluminum or wood baseball bats, incorporate a reinforced carbon fiber polymer, or composite, into the bat's construction. This composite material can make up all or part of the bat. Bats made entirely of this polymer are referred to as composite bats. Bats which only incorporate a portion of polymer (and the rest either wood or an aluminum alloy) are referred to as composite hybrid bats. These composite material provides an advantage over aluminum alloys and wood in durability, weight distribution, improved trampoline effect, and a higher damping rate (to reduce hand sting).

neg: Composite baseball bat Baseball considers a safe level. Some youth baseball leagues have not adopted the USABat standard, staying with the older USSSA BPF 1.15 standard which is more akin to the old high school BESR standard, and allow bats with considerably higher trampoline effects. There are many advantages to using composite baseball bats. As has been chronicled in slow-pitch softball recently, composite bats have outperformed standard aluminum bats. There are five main advantages for using composite bats: swing weight, trampoline effect, bending stiffness, bending vibrations, and sound. The swing weight of a baseball bat deals with how heavy the bat "feels" when

neg: Composite baseball bat and results show that composite bats outperform all-aluminum bats. The reason why composite bats outperform other aluminum bats is that the trampoline effect can essentially be "tuned." Composite materials have properties that are different in all directions, or anisotropy, which allows the bat manufacturer to design the bat stiff longitudinally (along the handle) and softer circumferentially (around the barrel). This softer barrel allows the ball to come off with less energy loss while maintaining the stiffness of the bat in the handle. Ball players often experience a "sting" in their hands caused by vibrations when the ball does not come

neg: MVP 06: NCAA Baseball to gameplay in batting and fielding to reflect the switch to the collegiate game (aluminum bats, fielding by collegiate players), pitching remained essentially unchanged. Also, "MVP 06" offers the player an option to change hitting and fielding to "classic" mode, reverting the controls to those of "MVP Baseball 2005". "MVP 06" offers a brand new method for controlling the batter called "load and fire" batting. The player takes control of the batter's body by pressing and holding a button to lift the hitter's leg at the correct time so the hitter can use his hips to rip into the ball.

neg: Composite baseball bat bats. USA Baseball has repeatedly stated that the USA Bat Standard is for the betterment of the sport because it will uphold the “long term integrity of the game” with injuries and financial profits not playing a role in the decision. Some leagues and tournament continue to allow the older USSSA 1.15 BPF bats which have considerably higher trampoline effect and are more similar to the old OWEN bats no longer allowed in high school and NCAA. Composite baseball bat Composite baseball bats, opposed to aluminum or wood baseball bats, incorporate a reinforced carbon fiber polymer, or composite, into the

neg: Batting (baseball) to complete the change in the 2012 baseball season. The design of bats also continues to evolve as manufactures search for ways to magnify the trampoline effect and increase the size of the bat’s “sweet spot.” In aluminum bats, a double-walled bat was introduced in the late 1990s. This design comprises an outer wall of scandium-aluminum, an inner wall of a composite material, and a “filling of rubber or a thick fluid between the two walls. Batting (baseball) In baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing pitcher and trying to produce offense for one's team. A batter or

neg: Composite baseball bat certain requirements. Little League International has a different standard for composite bat allowance in its leagues. Composite bats must meet an accelerated break standard set by the USA Baseball organization and be stamped with an official USA Baseball logo. Other bat dimensions are akin to wood and aluminum alloy requirements (length, barrel diameter, etc.). When it comes to a bat's performance there are very few disadvantages in the use of a composite bat. The most notable concern is the use in cold temperatures. The polymers used in composite bats can be susceptible to cracking if used in cold temperatures. Player

neg: Baseball bat short bats, and fat bats. Earlier bats were known to be much heavier and larger than today's regulated ones. During the 19th century, many shapes were experimented with, as well as handle designs. Today, bats are much more uniform in design. Baseball bats are made of either wood, or a metal alloy (typically aluminum). Most wooden bats are made from ash; other woods include maple, hickory, and bamboo. Hickory has fallen into disfavor over its greater weight, which slows down bat speed, while maple bats gained popularity following the introduction of the first major league sanctioned model in 1997. The

neg: Baseball bat series "MythBusters". Both wooden and metal alloy (generally aluminum) bats are generally permitted in amateur baseball. Metal alloy bats are generally regarded as being capable of hitting a ball faster and farther with the same power. However, increasing numbers of "wooden bat leagues" have emerged in recent years, reflecting a trend back to wood over safety concerns and, in the case of collegiate summer baseball wood-bat leagues, to better prepare players for the professional leagues that require wood bats. Metal alloy bats can send a ball towards an unprotected pitcher's head up to away at a velocity far too high

neg: 1998 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament and weight ("drop") of the bat to be no more than three (e.g. a 34-inch bat could not weigh less than 31 ounces). This reduced home run output slightly, but it was not until more sweeping changes in 2011 before aluminum bats would perform more like their wood counterparts. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> The following players were members of the All-Tournament Team. 1998 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 1998 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was played at the end of the 1998 NCAA Division I baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing

neg: New Bedford Bay Sox New Bedford. New Bedford Bay Sox The New Bedford Bay Sox are a baseball team that plays in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league located in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. New Bedford's Paul Walsh Field serves as the home field of the Bay Sox. Th NECBL's players use wooden bats, as opposed to aluminum, and are college baseball players recruited from the top intercollegiate baseball programs in the United States. The franchise has appeared in league finals four times in their history, all

neg: New Bedford Bay Sox New Bedford Bay Sox The New Bedford Bay Sox are a baseball team that plays in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league located in the northeastern United States region of New England. The team is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. New Bedford's Paul Walsh Field serves as the home field of the Bay Sox. Th NECBL's players use wooden bats, as opposed to aluminum, and are college baseball players recruited from the top intercollegiate baseball programs in the United States. The franchise has appeared in league finals four times in their history, all as the

neg: The 34-Ton Bat like a baseball which they believed would give American soldiers a natural advantage over the enemy because of the soldier's prowess in throwing balls. In this chapter he also discusses various stunts performed in the 20th century such as catching baseball dropped from planes. Chapter 2. Stairway to Heaven. Focused on baseball bats, Chapter 2 follows the history of bats and bat manufacturers from the game's earliest days to the development of the aluminum bat. The relationship between players and their bats is highlighted and the book includes several photos of players kissing their bats. Chapter 3. The Lost City

neg: Composite baseball bat Russell also states that composite bats have a damping rate anywhere from 2 to 10 times more than standard aluminum bat. Many ball players therefore refer to composite bats as more forgiving because if they do not make contact with the ball on the sweet spot, they will not feel the vibrations (sting) from the missed hit. For a time, the future of composite baseball bats at the collegiate level was in question. On July 22, 2009, the NCAA reported that the rules committee had requested to ban the use of composite bats. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel found

neg: Little League Baseball Little League World Series titles. 1971: The aluminum baseball bat is first used. It was partly developed by Little League Baseball. Lloyd McClendon of Gary, Indiana, dominates the Little League World Series, hitting five home runs in five at-bats. He later played in the Major Leagues and become the first Little League graduate to manage an MLB club with the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1973: Ed Vosberg plays in the Little League World Series for Tucson, Arizona. He later played in the College World Series for the University of Arizona in 1980 and the World Series in 1997 for the Florida Marlins.

neg: Tony Gwynn based on where fielders were positioned, and then wait for a pitch which allowed him to hit the ball where he wanted. Among Gwynn's primary strengths was his patience in allowing the ball to reach the strike zone before starting his swing. His bats were as small as anyone used during his career, and their lightness allowed him to wait longer before committing to his swing; he was rarely fooled by a pitch. Growing up, he was not overparticular about his baseball bats, using anything that was available. Gwynn started with a 34-inch, 32-ounce aluminum bat in college. As a

neg: David Thompson (baseball) New York Yankees in the 38th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. Thompson originally committed to the University of Miami to play both college baseball and college football. However, he left the football team to focus on baseball full-time. As a freshman, Thompson started 51 of 52 games between first and third base. He hit .286/.368/.462 with six home runs and 46 runs batted in (RBIs) over 182 at-bats. As a sophomore, he played in only 30 games due to a blood clot and thoracic outlet syndrome. In 108 at-bats he hit .278/.368/.352 with

neg: Batting (baseball) in the batting order after the on deck batter is said to be "in the hole". When baseball was in its beginning years, baseball players made their own bats. This allowed players to experiment with different shapes and sizes of the bats. It did not take long for players to realize that the best bats were those with rounded barrels. Wood bats are rare at most levels other than the pros. The majority of wood baseball bats today are made from northern white ash harvested from Pennsylvania or New York. White ash is used because of its hardness, durability, strength,

neg: Anthony Davis (running back, born 1952) 31-3-2 record, three conference titles, two Rose Bowl victories in three appearances and two national championships. Upon the completion of his career, he accumulated 24 school, conference and NCAA records, including over 5,400 all-purpose yards and 52 touchdowns. Anthony Davis' talents were not just limited to football, he was also successful in baseball as an outfielder and switch-hitter on USC's 1972, 1973 and 1974 College World Series champion baseball teams. Playing with wood bats at the time, Davis hit .273 with 6 home runs, 45 RBIs and 13 stolen bases for the Trojans' 1974 National Championship Baseball team. During his

neg: Rich Becker as a result had come to the attention of elite college baseball programs and scouts from MLB. Becker spent his first minor league season with the Elizabethton Twins. He played in 56 games, had 194 at-bats with 56 base hits, including six home runs for a .289 batting average. He played for the Kenosha Twins, Visalia Oaks and the Nashville Xpress teams before being called up to the Minnesota Twins in 1993. Becker made his major league debut in 1993 as a switch hitter. Appearing in three games with seven at-bats, getting two hits and it was decided that he

neg: Little League Baseball play. Tee-ball Minor League and Little League Intermediate Little League Junior League, Senior League, and Big League Bats (all levels) may be made from wood or other materials (such as aluminum) and must be approved for use in Little League Baseball. For the Majors Division and below, the maximum bat length is thirty-three (33) inches (838 mm) and barrel diameter may not exceed . Beginning in 2009 all Little League bats must be labeled with a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15 or lower. Bats for the Junior League level may have a maximum length of thirty-four (34) inches (864

neg: Marty Martínez or Baseball Almanac, or Retrosheet, or SABR BioProject, or Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League), or The Seattle Times (Obituary) Marty Martínez Orlando Martínez Oliva (August 23, 1941 – March 8, 2007) was an utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 0" , 170 lb. , Martínez was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. Born in Havana, Cuba, Martínez was nicknamed Marty by fans and teammates. He never hit a home run in 945 major-league career at-bats, but did everything a player was asked to do. Martínez appeared at shortstop in 157 games, and also played

neg: Composite baseball bat in contact with the sweet spot of the bat. The frequency of these vibrations throughout the bat is related to the bending stiffness. Daniel A. Russell of Kettering University has shown that standard aluminum bats have a high bending stiffness that produces vibrational frequencies in the range where most hands are sensitive; therefore, causing more sting. He also has shown that composite materials can lower this bending stiffness without compromising other advantages. Including the lower bending stiffness, composite baseball bats have a higher damping rate. The damping rate corresponds to how quickly the material lessens the vibrations it is experiencing.

neg: Baseball rules innings in which each team gets one turn to bat and tries to score "runs" while the other pitches and defends in the field. High school baseball plays seven innings and Little League uses six-inning games. An inning is broken up into two halves in which the away team bats in the top (first) half, and the home team bats in the bottom (second) half. In baseball, the defense always has the ball — a fact that differentiates it from most other team sports. The teams switch every time the defending team gets three players of the batting team "out".

neg: Paco Rodriguez closer. His career earned run average (ERA) at Florida (2.19) in 86 appearances is the lowest since the introduction of aluminum bats in 1974. He was an All-SEC selection in 2012. Rodriguez helped lead the Gators to the College World Series in three consecutive years. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Rodriguez in the second round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. Draft experts suggested that he would be one of the first players from the draft to reach the majors. After signing with the Dodgers, he was assigned to the Great Lakes Loons of the Class A Midwest League.

neg: Tony Gwynn bats light like his aluminum ones in college. Instead of having the barrel of his bats shaved, as many batters do, he had them "cupped", with the end of the barrel hollowed out like the bottom of a wine bottle. His small hands required that he use thin-handled bats. His bat control made him a good hit-and-run batter, although some former teammates complained he would swing for a hit even when a player was trying to steal, depriving his teammate of a stolen base. Gwynn was able to hit the ball to all fields, but liked to hit balls the

neg: James L. Easton from 1959 to 1964. In the late 1960s, Easton joined his father's company, Jas. D. Easton, where they, along with brother Bob Easton, developed the first aluminum ski poles, followed by the first aluminum baseball bats. Both sports equipment items had previously been wooden. In the same manner, they developed aluminum hockey sticks instead of the traditional wooden sticks in the 1980s. Easton has served as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Jas. D. Easton since 1973. Easton served on the Board of Directors of Ambassadors Group from 2001 to 2006. Easton served as the President of the

neg: Anomatic Anomatic Anomatic Corporation manufactures aluminum products, and is a manufacturer of large-quantity aluminum parts for cosmetic companies' packaging including Revlon, Maybelline, Estee Lauder and Mary Kay. Since 1965, Anomatic has been manufacturing items ranging from consumer products such as MP3 players, cookware, and baseball bats to industrial applications such as heat sinks and aerospace/aviation components. The company produces anodized aluminum packaging for the personal care, makeup, fragrance, automotive, pharmaceutical, health and beauty industries for clients as well as industrial applications. It is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio with additional US manufacturing locations in Newark, Ohio, Connecticut, and an international facility

neg: Anthony Slama Anthony Slama Anthony Thomas Slama (born January 6, 1984) is a former professional baseball relief pitcher. He is 6'3", and weighs 207 lbs., and bats and throws right-handed. He played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins. After playing at Mater Dei High School, Slama played two seasons of college baseball at Santa Ana College from 2004-2005, before transferring to the University of San Diego, where he played for the Toreros in 2006. Slama was selected in the 39th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins. However, he did not sign and returned to

neg: Italian Baseball League many of the official team names contain the name of the team's corporate sponsor. Italian Baseball League The Italian Baseball League (IBL; Italian: ') is a professional baseball league that is governed by FIBS"' (Italian Baseball & Softball Federation), which has its headquarters in Rome. The IBL is a wood bat league in which both composite and aluminum bats are prohibited; the official ball of the IBL is the "Wilson 1010 Italy". The overall level of the competition is considered the highest in Europe. Until 2010, the IBL featured a league format that demoted the last place finisher to the

neg: Italian Baseball League Italian Baseball League The Italian Baseball League (IBL; Italian: ') is a professional baseball league that is governed by FIBS"' (Italian Baseball & Softball Federation), which has its headquarters in Rome. The IBL is a wood bat league in which both composite and aluminum bats are prohibited; the official ball of the IBL is the "Wilson 1010 Italy". The overall level of the competition is considered the highest in Europe. Until 2010, the IBL featured a league format that demoted the last place finisher to the minor leagues (Series A2), while the Series A2 champion would be promoted into the

neg: Anfernee Grier Anfernee Grier Anfernee Antron Grier (born October 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. An outfielder, he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers. Grier attended Russell County High School in Seale, Alabama. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 39th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and attended Auburn University where he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers. As a freshman at Auburn in 2014, Grier started 38 of 47 games and hit .255 with one home run over 149 at-bats. He missed 16

neg: Baseball than the other team. The players on the team at bat attempt to score runs by circling or completing a tour of the four bases set at the corners of the square-shaped baseball diamond. A player bats at home plate and must proceed counterclockwise to first base, second base, third base, and back home to score a run. The team in the field attempts to prevent runs from scoring and record outs, which remove opposing players from offensive action until their turn in their team's batting order comes up again. When three outs are recorded, the teams switch roles for

neg: Baseball at the Summer Olympics that tournament. This qualification tournament was new for 2008. It was created after heavy criticism of the previous qualification standard. In previous Olympics, only two teams from the Americas were able to qualify for the Olympics, despite the fact that the vast majority of the top baseball-playing nations in the world came from this region. Europe, whose baseball nations were substantially weaker, also entered two teams. Olympic baseball was nearly identical to most professional baseball. Aluminum bats were disallowed after 1996 Atlanta. There was also a mercy rule that was invoked if a team was winning by 10 or more

neg: Kyle Hendricks Kyle Hendricks Kyle Christian Hendricks (born December 7, 1989), is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2014, and led MLB in earned run average during the 2016 season. Hendricks is listed at and . He throws and bats right-handed. Hendricks attended Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but did not sign and instead chose to attend Dartmouth College. He played college baseball for the Dartmouth Big Green

neg: Ozzie Smith Johnson on the basketball team, and a teammate of future fellow Hall-of-Fame player Eddie Murray on the baseball side. After high school Smith attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1974 on a partial academic scholarship, and managed to walk-on to the baseball team. In addition to his academic education, he learned to switch-hit from Cal Poly coach Berdy Harr. When Cal Poly's starting shortstop broke his leg midway through the 1974 season, Smith subsequently took over the starting role. Later named an All-American athlete, he established school records in career at bats (754) and career stolen bases (110) before

neg: A. J. Reed recording a stat in 6 at-bats. On June 28, 2018, Reed was recalled to the Astros when Yuli Gurriel was on a 3-day paternity leave. He was optioned back to the Grizzlies on July 3, 2018. During Reed's cup of coffee, he appeared in one game, with three at bats and no hits. A. J. Reed Andrew Joseph Reed (born May 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Kentucky. He was drafted by the Astros in the second round of the 2014 Major League

neg: Mike Potter (baseball) Mike Potter (baseball) Michael Gary Potter (born May 16, 1951 in Montebello, California) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played from 1976 to 1977 for the St. Louis Cardinals. With no hits in 23 career at-bats, he is tied for the most career MLB at-bats by a non-pitcher without a hit. Originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 3rd round of the 1970 amateur draft, Potter chose not to sign. However, when he was drafted by the Cardinals out of Mount San Antonio College in the sixth round of the secondary phase of the 1971 amateur draft,

neg: Marty Martínez Marty Martínez Orlando Martínez Oliva (August 23, 1941 – March 8, 2007) was an utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 0" , 170 lb. , Martínez was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. Born in Havana, Cuba, Martínez was nicknamed Marty by fans and teammates. He never hit a home run in 945 major-league career at-bats, but did everything a player was asked to do. Martínez appeared at shortstop in 157 games, and also played at first (5), second (59), and third bases (74); caught (30), and made a relief appearance. Nevertheless, he is

neg: Baseball in Cuba money. In Amateur baseball fields the home plates are made of wood. The fields are not in very good shape. The grandstands present at amateur baseball fields are protected by chicken wire and rarely painted. The maximum occupancy for a grandstand is 300 fans. Generally the stands are full and often fans will stand on the sidelines to watch the games. The stands at amateur games are filled with cane cutters and factory workers looking to enjoy life after a hard day's work in the fields. On the field the Cuban game has a few quirks (aluminum bats are allowed,

neg: Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Trevor John Larnach (born February 26, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Minnesota Twins organization. Larnach attended College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California, and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 40th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign with the Padres and attended Oregon State University where he played college baseball for the Beavers. As a freshman at Oregon State in 2016, Larnach played in 28 games, hitting .157/.271/.176 with three runs batted in (RBI) over 51 at bats. As a sophomore in 2017, he

neg: Jason Johnson (baseball) Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Johnson has type 1 diabetes and was the first Major League Baseball player to get permission to wear an insulin pump on the field. He wears the pump on his belt on the left side of his lower back, in order to minimize the chance of it being hit by a bat or thrown ball. Jason Johnson (baseball) Jason Michael Johnson (born October 27, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. Johnson graduated from Conner High School in Hebron, Kentucky. He did not enter college, but was signed by

neg: Anomatic In 2010, Anomatic announced the formation of the Sustainability and Environmental Operations Group which works to expand the company’s sustainable and green operations through Lean, Six Sigma and GMP. The company opened its LEED-certified facility in New Albany, Ohio within the International Personal Care and Beauty Campus and moved its headquarters there. Anomatic Anomatic Corporation manufactures aluminum products, and is a manufacturer of large-quantity aluminum parts for cosmetic companies' packaging including Revlon, Maybelline, Estee Lauder and Mary Kay. Since 1965, Anomatic has been manufacturing items ranging from consumer products such as MP3 players, cookware, and baseball bats to industrial applications

neg: Tom Brown (safety) D.C. He then went to the University of Maryland in nearby College Park and played both baseball and football for the Terrapins. Brown played outfield and first base for the Washington Senators in 1963. A switch hitter who threw left-handed, he was signed to a minor league contract in late February, played extremely well in spring training, batting .312, and earned a spot on the major league team. In the regular season, Brown batted a meek .147 in 61 games (23 as a starter), with 17 hits in 118 at bats, one home run, and four runs batted in. Sent

neg: Switch hitter Switch hitter In baseball, a switch hitter is a player who bats both right-handed and left-handed, usually right-handed against left-handed pitchers and left-handed against right-handed pitchers. Usually, right-handed batters hit better against left-handed pitchers and "vice versa". Most curveballs break away from batters hitting from the same side as the opposing pitcher, making them harder to hit with the barrel (or "sweet spot") of the bat. Additionally, the pitcher's release is farther from the batter's center of vision. In switch-pitcher Pat Venditte's words, "If I'm pitching right-handed and they're hitting right-handed, it's tougher for them to see. And then, your

neg: Everett Memorial Stadium by a motel-hotel tax approved by the Washington State Legislature in 1994. On October 17, 2017, citing the poor field conditions of the natural grass when the stadium was used by the Everett High School and Everett Community College baseball teams, which rendered the field unusable for baseball games played by both schools (although the latter school did play two games out of 22 that they had scheduled at the stadium in 2017), the natural grass field would be switched to an artificial surface. The surface switch received approval from the Aquasox parent club, the Seattle Mariners. Work on replacing

neg: Josh Bell (baseball, born 1992) MLB at-bat on July 9. He was optioned back to Indianapolis on July 16, and recalled once again on August 20. In 128 at-bats for Pittsburgh, Bell batted .273 with three home runs and 19 RBIs. On February 1, 2017, Bell underwent left knee surgery, but did not go on the disabled list or miss any games. On September 4, 2017 Bell broke the National League record for most home runs by a rookie switch hitter, hitting his 24th of the season off of Jake Arrieta, in a 12–0 Pirates' rout of the Chicago Cubs He was one of three

neg: Switch hitter his left leg stays in front of the right. David Warner, who is normally a left-handed batsman, had practised batting right-handed in his youth, so he is able to switch his batting hand before the bowler's run-up as well, but has never done so since leaving high school. He also bowls with his right arm. Switch hitter In baseball, a switch hitter is a player who bats both right-handed and left-handed, usually right-handed against left-handed pitchers and left-handed against right-handed pitchers. Usually, right-handed batters hit better against left-handed pitchers and "vice versa". Most curveballs break away from batters hitting from

neg: Letter box the lock). Locking mailboxes are generally constructed of heavy-gauge steel or aluminum plate, though some models are made of roto-moulded polymer plastic. Because of the increased risk of vandalism to curbside mailboxes, numerous vandal-resistant boxes made of composite plastic or heavy-gauge steel or aluminum plate have also entered the market. Some composite mailboxes made of resilient polymer plastics and mounted on ground spikes can resist severe impacts from baseball bats or even being run over by a vehicle. In 1978, steady increases in postal service costs caused the USPS to insist on either curbside or centralized mail delivery for new

neg: John Freeman (baseball) John Freeman (baseball) John Edward Freeman (January 24, 1901 – April 14, 1958) was an American baseball player. Freeman was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season. Listed at , 160 lb., Freeman batted and threw right-handed. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he was signed out of the College of the Holy Cross. Freeman went hitless in two at-bats in four games. As a defensive replacement, he played three games at center field (2) and left field (1) and did not have a fielding chance. Freeman died in

neg: Dave Robinson (baseball) first ten days, all as a pinch hitter, drawing one base on balls and going hitless in six at bats. He spent the rest of the season at Triple-A, then left baseball after the season. He later became a teacher. Dave Robinson (baseball) David Tanner Robinson (born May 22, 1946, at Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a retired American professional baseball player. An outfielder, he played 22 games of Major League Baseball with the – San Diego Padres. He was a switch hitter who threw left-handed, stood tall and weighed . His brother, Bruce, is a former Major League catcher. Dave Robinson

neg: Justin Haley (baseball) Justin Haley (baseball) Justin Case Haley (born June 16, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for Samsung Lions of KBO League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox. Haley throws and bats right-handed. Haley was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 46th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Sierra College, where he had been 4-5 with a 4.88 ERA, but did not sign. Haley transferred to California State University, Fresno, where he posted an 8–4 record with a 2.77 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 120 innings for

neg: Bat rolling required to remain below a league-specified values to be allowed in league play when new and after Accelerated Break-In (ABI). One method of accelerating this is called Bat rolling. This is a process in which a machine uses rollers to apply pressure perpendicular to the composite baseball bat's surface, breaking down the composite fibers, etc.. This causes the fibers to expand and create a trampoline effect, thus projecting the ball further and faster than possible with an aluminum bat. As mentioned, bats eventually break-in on their own; rolling a bat simply speeds up the breaking-in process. The process of bat

neg: Composite baseball bat play in BBCOR leagues (NCAA, NFHS, etc.), for example, composite bats must meet certain requirements. Many of these requirements are the same as their aluminum or wood counterparts. For example, the bat's weight to length ratio, known as the drop (length in inches - weight in ounces), must equal negative three. Meaning, a bat with a 33-inch length must weigh 30 ounces. Further, no bat's barrel diameter, at any point, can be greater than 2 5/8 inches. For composite bats there is added scrutiny. Specifically, the rebound rate or trampoline effect, after an accelerated break in period, must stay under

neg: Alfredo Amézaga Alfredo Amézaga Alfredo Amézaga Delgado (; ; born January 16, 1978 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico) is a former professional baseball player. In his career, he played 265 games in the outfield (most of them in center field), 115 games at shortstop, 71 games at third base, 60 games at second base and 6 games at first base. The only positions he did not play were pitcher and catcher. Amézaga graduated from Miami High School and St. Petersburg College. While in college, he played for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. He played for Yaquis

neg: Baseball in the United States all of them independent from each other and from any other baseball organization, exist, each varying widely in level of talent, ranging from the elite Cape Cod League down to leagues that draw primarily from regional colleges. The one feature common to all collegiate summer baseball leagues is the use of wooden baseball bats like those used in the professional game; college baseball uses metal bats. Baseball in the United States Baseball in the United States is one of the most popular sports for both participants and spectators. The highest level of baseball in the U.S. is Major League Baseball.

neg: Ken Griffey Sr. interview with ESPN, he said he did not see his father again until he was 16. His contemporaries in Donora did not think he would become a baseball star; they considered his best sport to be football, where he was a star wide receiver. Griffey himself considered football to be his best sport, followed by basketball, track, and only then baseball. At times, he would even compete in track meets during baseball games, rushing up the hill between Donora High School's baseball field and track between at-bats when it came time for his track events. However, as his high school

neg: Alfred Bergman Baseball debut on August 29, 1916 and played second base for the team for eight games. A month later, he returned to his home in Indiana, two weeks after playing his final game on September 12; he did not play professional baseball after his stint with the Indians. In eight games, Bergman had three hits in 14 at-bats, as well as a triple. He died in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 20, 1961. Alfred Bergman Alfred Henry "Big Dutch" Bergman (September 27, 1889 – June 20, 1961) was a multi-sport college athlete and a professional baseball player. "Big Dutch" Bergman

neg: Tom Patton (baseball) Tom Patton (baseball) Tommy Allen Patton (born September 5, 1935) is an American former professional baseball player whose career extended from through . A catcher, Patton threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed . Patton played a single game in Major League Baseball, for the 1957 Baltimore Orioles. On April 30, , at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Patton relieved starting catcher Joe Ginsberg as part of a double switch. He went hitless in two at bats against the White Sox' Billy Pierce and played errorless ball in the field, handling six chances. He had been drafted from his original

neg: Bob Stinson (baseball) his only postseason action with Kansas City in , appearing in two games of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. In 652 major league games, Stinson had 408 hits in 1634 at-bats for a .250 batting average, with 33 home runs and 180 RBI. Bob Stinson (baseball) Gorrell Robert Stinson III (born October 11, 1945) is a former switch-hitting catcher in Major League Baseball from -. Stinson played for six major league franchises, most notably the Seattle Mariners. Stinson was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft by both the Kansas City Athletics and Washington Senators

neg: Austin Maddox Austin Maddox Austin Dean Maddox (born May 13, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He both bats and throws right-handed, and is listed at and . Maddox graduated from high school in 2009 as the top catcher in the state of Florida, having batted .544 in his senior year. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 37th round of the 2009 MLB Draft, but he did not sign. Instead, he played college baseball at the University of Florida, where he was teammates with future MLB catcher

neg: Jabari Blash to Miami-Dade College, and had a .353 batting average and 10 home runs in 102 at-bats for the school's baseball team. He was then drafted by the Texas Rangers in the ninth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He again did not sign and returned to Miami-Dade. The Seattle Mariners chose Blash in the eighth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft and he signed. Blash made his professional debut for the Pulaski Mariners. In 2013, he hit 25 home runs with a .915 on-base plus slugging (OPS) while playing for the High Desert Mavericks and Jackson

neg: Kim Min-woo (baseball) the 1999 Intercontinental Cup. As a senior in , Kim helped lead Hanyang University to clinch the national collegiate championship, and competed in the Baseball World Cup and Asian Baseball Championship as a starting third baseman for the South Korean national team. Kim was signed by the Hyundai Unicorns in . Prior to the 2002 KBO season, he tried to convert to a switch hitter. However, it ended up with a blunder, only batting .195 and striking out 20 times in 41 at-bats. In , Kim spend most of his sophomore season in the reserve league, but was added to

neg: C. J. Cron C. J. Cron Christopher John Cron (born January 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays. He bats and throws right-handed. Cron attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated in 2008. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 44th round (1320th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign, opting to attend college. Cron attended the University of Utah, where he played

neg: Jesse Garcia (baseball) Jesse Garcia (baseball) Jesus Jesse Garcia (born September 24, 1973) is a Major League Baseball infielder, primarily at shortstop and second baseman. He bats and throws right-handed. After attending Lee Junior College, Garcia was drafted in the 26th round of the draft by the Baltimore Orioles. It would be before Garcia made his major league debut with the Orioles. On December 18, , Garcia was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Steve Sisco. After playing the next four years for the Braves, mostly for their Triple-A affiliate, the Richmond Braves, though he did appear in a single-season career high 50

neg: T. J. Friedl baseball team. He batted .216 in 37 at bats as a freshman. When told he would play sparingly again as a sophomore, Friedl agreed to take a redshirt year to preserve a season of eligibility. In his junior year, Friedl received more playing time. He batted .401, the 11th-best batting average in college baseball, and finished with the second-most triples, 17th-best on-base percentage (.494), and 24th-most hits (89). Friedl was named to the Mountain West Conference's first team. He was set to become the Wolf Pack's captain in his next season. Mistakenly believing that he needed to play college baseball

neg: Anderson Servants Anderson Servants The Anderson Servants are an amateur baseball team that competes in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (GLSCL), which is one of eight leagues formed under the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball (NACSB). (The NACSB is responsible for other high-profile leagues such as the Cape Cod Baseball League.) Anderson, along with nine other teams between Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, use wood-bats, just as in professional baseball. The GLSCL is one of only nine leagues throughout the United States to do so. The use of wood-bats in summer baseball leagues gives top collegiate baseball players the opportunity to

neg: Jason Johnson (baseball) Jason Johnson (baseball) Jason Michael Johnson (born October 27, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. Johnson graduated from Conner High School in Hebron, Kentucky. He did not enter college, but was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent in . He made his major league debut with the Pirates in 1997, appearing in only 3 games. Following the season, he was among the players selected in the draft by the newly created franchise, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In his lone season in Tampa Bay, Johnson went 2-5 in 13

neg: Will Craig Will Craig William Isaac Craig (born November 16, 1994) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Craig attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He attended Wake Forest University, where he played college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Craig was both a third baseman and pitcher at Wake Forest. As a freshman in 2014, he had 189 at-bats over 54 games and hit .280/.357/.439 with eight home runs and

neg: Hur Do-hwan Hur Do-hwan Hur Do-hwan (Hangul: 허도환) (born July 31, 1984) is a South Korean catcher for the SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed. After graduating from Seoul High School, Hur was drafted by the Doosan Bears in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2003 KBO Draft. Hur did not sign with them; instead he opted for college, attending Dankook University. Hur was a four-year starting catcher for Dankook University from -. As a senior in , Hur was selected for the South Korea national baseball team and competed in the friendly baseball series

neg: Bryan Morris Bryan Morris Avery Bryan Morris (born March 28, 1987) is an American retired professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants. Morris bats left-handed and throws right-handed. Morris was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. He attended Tullahoma High School and Motlow State Community College. Morris was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the third round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign with Devil Rays. He re-entered the draft and was chosen again in the first round, 26th overall, in the 2006

neg: San Diego Padres minor league players San Diego Padres. Reed attended St. George's School in Middletown, Rhode Island. He played baseball, hockey and soccer. Reed was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and attended the University of Florida where he played college baseball for the Florida Gators. As a freshman at Florida in 2014, Reed started 51 of 60 games, hitting .244 over 172 at-bats. After a 1-14 start his sophomore year in 2015, he started wearing glasses on the field. That year he started 69 of 70 games and hit .305/.367/.433

neg: John Patterson (infielder) John Patterson (infielder) John Allen Patterson (born February 11, 1967 in Key West, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played from to for the San Francisco Giants. Prior to professional baseball, he attended Grand Canyon University and Central Arizona College. Patterson was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the third round of the amateur draft; however, he chose not to sign. In , the Giants took him in the 23rd round, and that time, he did choose to sign. Patterson began his professional career in with the Everett Giants. In 232 at-bats with them,

neg: Nick Maronde Nick Maronde John Nicholas Maronde (born September 5, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He is a switch hitter and throws left-handed. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Maronde went to Lexington Catholic High School in Lexington, KY, where he won a state championship in his sophomore year. After his senior year in high school, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 43rd round (1294th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign, opting instead to attend college.

neg: Charles Thomas (baseball) Charles Thomas (baseball) Charles Wesley Thomas (born December 26, 1978) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. Thomas played with the Atlanta Braves (), and Oakland Athletics (). He bats and throws left-handed. After playing his college baseball at Western Carolina University (WCU). Thomas was selected by the Braves in the 19th round of the June amateur draft. He steadily improved while splitting time between two teams in , hitting .324 in 47 games after being called up to Double-A Greenville. That season, he got a chance to play at Triple-A Richmond when Atlanta called up or released

neg: Ken Phelps OPS is a strong .854. Phelps hit 123 home runs in 1854 career at-bats, the 28th best ratio in major league history through 2004 (min. 1500 plate appearances). Phelps hit 100 career home runs in 1322 at-bats — the second fastest, as measured by at bats, in MLB history, behind Ryan Howard in 1141 at-bats; Phelps still holds the AL record. As of 2005, Phelps did color commentary on the radio for Arizona Diamondbacks baseball games. In 2006, Phelps was replaced as the Diamondbacks color analyst by former Major League pitcher Tom Candiotti. Today, he does baseball analysis for Fox

neg: Batting order (baseball) designated hitter, the ninth batter is often like the second leadoff. Ninth-hitters tend to be fast, and have a decent on-base percentage like the leadoff hitter. In leagues where the DH rule is not in effect, the starting pitcher almost always fills the ninth spot, although relief pitchers may occupy a different spot due to a double switch. If there is a man on first or second base with fewer than two outs when the ninth hitter is up, he almost always bunts. However, a notable alternative exists to this, in which the pitcher or weakest hitter actually bats in

neg: Frank Bolick Frank Bolick Frank Charles Bolick (born June 28, 1966) is a former Major League Baseball player from Ashland, Pennsylvania. He was an infielder for the Montreal Expos and Anaheim Angels. He also played four seasons in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines. He threw right-handed, and was a switch hitter. Bolick played high school baseball at Mount Carmel Area and was drafted out of high school by the Montreal Expos in 1985, but did not sign, instead choosing to play college baseball at Georgia Tech. He was drafted again by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1987, and signed with them on

neg: Batman: Arkham Knight is also capable of disarming enemies wielding items like baseball bats, and using the acquired weapon on several foes before it breaks. "Arkham Knight" introduces "Dual Play," in which players can seamlessly switch control of Batman to one of his allies during certain events of the game: Robin, Nightwing, or Catwoman while in FreeFlow Combat, which the player enters when they have accumulated an uninterrupted combat-streak. Each successful, uninterrupted attack adds to the player's combat score, which carries over between each controlled character, and unlocks double-team takedowns on opponents at higher scores. "Arkham Knight" introduces enemy medics who can shield

neg: Kyle Hendricks longtime girlfriend Emma Cain in November 2017. Kyle Hendricks Kyle Christian Hendricks (born December 7, 1989), is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2014, and led MLB in earned run average during the 2016 season. Hendricks is listed at and . He throws and bats right-handed. Hendricks attended Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but did not sign and instead chose to attend Dartmouth College. He played

neg: Mike Potter (baseball) he did sign. Potter made his major league debut on September 6, 1976, at the age of 25. Facing pitcher Steve Dunning, Potter went 0–3 with two strikeouts in his big league debut. In 16 at-bats in his first season, Potter did not collect a single hit. However, he did walk once. He appeared in only five games in 1977, collecting no hits in seven at-bats. In total, Potter played in 14 big league games, collecting no hits in 23 at-bats. He is tied with Larry Littleton for most career at-bats by a non-pitcher without a hit. He played his

neg: Eddie Smith (baseball) Eddie Smith (baseball) Edgar Smith (December 14, 1913 – January 2, 1994) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936–1939), Chicago White Sox (1939–1943, 1946–1947) and Boston Red Sox (1947). Smith was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed. He was born in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. In a 10-season career, Smith posted a 73–113 record with 694 strikeouts and a 3.82 ERA in 1,595 innings pitched. Joe DiMaggio started his 56-game hitting streak on May 15, 1941 by getting one hit in four at bats against Smith. Later that year, Smith was

neg: Frankie Frisch also stole 419 bases in his nineteen playing seasons. His hit total stood as the record for switch-hitters until Pete Rose surpassed it in 1977. Frisch also hit .300 for his career from each side of the plate; the only other switch-hitter with more than 5,000 at-bats with this distinction is Chipper Jones. Frankie Frisch was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. After no players had been selected by the writers in the previous two years (the only elections since 1942), the rules were revised to limit eligibility to those players who had retired after 1921; Frisch

neg: Bill Goldberg other concussion when he hit his head on the floor while executing a ringpost-assisted figure-four leglock. The match ended when Roddy Piper, the special guest referee for the contest, declared Hart the winner despite Goldberg never having submitted to the Sharpshooter. Hart vacated the title the next night on "Nitro", saying he did not want to win that way, and gave Goldberg a rematch. Goldberg was defeated again due to outside interference from Hall and Nash, who came to the ring brandishing baseball bats which they used to attack Goldberg. In a swerve, Hart took one of the bats from

neg: Andrés Torres Andrés Torres Andrés Yungo Torres Feliciano Jr., (born January 26, 1978) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He stands tall and weighs and is a switch-hitter. Torres played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. Born in New Jersey, Torres grew up in Puerto Rico before returning to the United States to attend Miami-Dade Community College. He was a track star at Miami-Dade and did not begin playing baseball until later. In 1998, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round of the 1998

neg: Cutter (baseball) pitched skillfully at speed, particularly against the opposite hand batter (that is, a right-handed pitcher facing a left-handed hitter), the pitch can crack and split a hitter's bat, hence the pitch's occasional nickname of "the buzzsaw." Batter Ryan Klesko, then of the Atlanta Braves, broke three bats in a single plate appearance during the 1999 World Series while facing Mariano Rivera. To deal with this problem a few switch hitters batted right-handed against the right-handed Rivera—that is, on the "wrong" side, as switch hitters generally bat from the same side of the plate as the pitcher's glove hand. In ,

neg: Shawn Kelley bats and throws right-handed. Kelley attended Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky. As a pitcher for the school's baseball team, Kelley went 9–1 with a 1.12 earned run average (ERA), and 95 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. He also batted .564 with seven home runs, and 21 stolen bases. Kelley hoped to play college baseball for the University of Louisville, but they did not offer him a scholarship. Kelley accepted the only scholarship offer he received, from Austin Peay State University. In his first season, 2003, he was involved in no decisions with a 2.57 ERA in four games, one

neg: Stan Holmes in 331 at-bats. He again played for the Trappers in 1989, hitting .158 in 38 at-bats. He finished up his career with the Huntsville Stars, hitting .167 in 48 at-bats. Overall, Holmes hit .273 with 143 home runs and 545 RBI in 2858 at-bats. He also pitched in ten games, posting a 5.06 ERA. Holmes died in February 2011, of complications from liver and kidney failure. Stan Holmes Stanley Craig "Stan" Holmes (February 1, 1960 – February 28, 2011) was a college and minor league baseball outfielder who is most notable for winning the College World Series MVP award in

neg: Keene Swamp Bats by Alumni Field's having the largest official capacity of any NECBL ballpark. KEY: ; DNQ - did not qualify Keene Swamp Bats The Keene Swamp Bats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Keene, New Hampshire. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, plays their home games at Alumni Field. In the NECBL, they are consistently one of the top teams and have reached the league playoffs in 16 of the past 18 seasons. The team also has one of the largest fan bases in the league. Since 2002, they have led the NECBL in

neg: Rich McKinney in late June. While McKinney finally began hitting with some power, with 6 home runs in just 189 at bats, his batting average sunk to .177, and his major league career was over. Rich McKinney Charles Richard McKinney (born November 22, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between and . Originally an infielder when he came up with the Chicago White Sox, he became more of a utility player as his career progressed. After playing college baseball at Ohio University, McKinney was selected in the

neg: Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (GLSCL) is a collegiate summer baseball league in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is affiliated with the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball and comprises teams with college baseball players from around North America. The league is sanctioned and supported by Major League Baseball. Players are not paid so as to maintain their NCAA eligibility, and the league follows NCAA rules. Many of the teams play in baseball stadiums that are normally occupied by college teams. The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League uses wooden bats

neg: Mike Tonis Mike Tonis Michael Timothy Tonis (born February 9, 1979 in Sacramento, California) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He bats and throws right-handed. Tonis attended Elk Grove High School and was drafted in the 52nd round of the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets, but did not sign, instead choosing to attend the University of California. The Royals drafted him again in the 2nd round of the draft and he did sign. Tonis's best season was , when he batted .264 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI with the Single-A Wilmington Blue Rocks and Double-A