The K Zone by Maddie Marriott July 23rd, 2018 Anyone who pays attention to Major League Baseball has heard about former Baltimore Oriole, Manny Machado, being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers this past week. Many thought the All-Star power hitter and infielder would be coming to the Philadelphia Phillies, but in the end, theContinue reading “Sixto Sánchez: Assessing the Phillies’ Top Prospect and His Role in the Manny Machado Trade”
Pat Light: Fan of the Yankees but Debuting for the Red Sox
-The K Zone- July 22nd 2018 Pat Light Interview by Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: Who was your favorite player growing up? Pat Light: Derek Jeter! Mike Duffy: What team were you the biggest fan of growing up? Pat Light: The Yankees! Mike Duffy: What is your favorite hobby besides baseball? Pat Light: Investing my own money! It’s like aContinue reading “Pat Light: Fan of the Yankees but Debuting for the Red Sox”
Odúbel Herrera: Keeping Baseball Fun
The K Zone July 22nd, 2018 by Maddie Marriott On any given night, centerfield for the Phillies is occupied by the freakishly athletic, always entertaining Odúbel Herrera. The 26 year-old Venezuelan fireball has certainly made his mark in Philadelphia since making his debut with the Phillies on April 6, 2015. Nicknamed “El Torito,” meaning “TheContinue reading “Odúbel Herrera: Keeping Baseball Fun”
Hunter Speer: Sports Run Through His Blood
-The K Zone- July 21st 2018 Hunter Speer Interview by Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: What was your favorite part about being from New Orleans? Hunter Speer: I would have to say my favorite part about being from Nola is the food & my family for sure! Mike Duffy: Why did you pick #6 as your jersey number?Continue reading “Hunter Speer: Sports Run Through His Blood”
Tyler Zuber: Hunting & Blue Rocks
-The K Zone- July 20th 2018 Tyler Zuber Interview by Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: What was your favorite part about going to Arkansas State? Tyler Zuber: I loved the family type atmosphere and the guys I played with. Mike Duffy: Why did you pick #23 as your jersey number? Tyler Zuber: It was the numberContinue reading “Tyler Zuber: Hunting & Blue Rocks”
Players and Fans Are Upset Over Blake Snell Snub. Verlander Has a Way to Prevent it in the Future.
The K Zone July 8th 2018 Players and Fans Are Upset Over Blake Snell Snub. Verlander Has a Way to Prevent it in the Future. by Mike Duffy After this year’s controversial All Star picks were announced this evening, many fans and players stormed to social media to comment on this. One of this year’sContinue reading “Players and Fans Are Upset Over Blake Snell Snub. Verlander Has a Way to Prevent it in the Future.”
Birthday Bashing
For July Fourth we look at whether players hit better on their own birthdays, or it’s just another day for batting.
Pat Biondi Interview: Elevating through the levels of Baseball
The K Zone June 28th 2018 Pat Biondi Interviewed By Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: Starting your advanced baseball career at University of Michigan, what tools did you learn there that helped you become successful in the Mets organization today? Pat Biondi: I think aside from growing as an individual(learning how to live on your own,Continue reading “Pat Biondi Interview: Elevating through the levels of Baseball”
Who Got Figured Out?
No-name hitters will often surprise pitchers with strong early showings, but in the modern game of constant tracking, pitchers are quick to adjust. Some hitters adjust back, and others… don’t. But even for those who don’t, there is hope.
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