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High Point Rockers
The High Point Rockers are an American professional baseball team based at Truist Point ballpark in High Point, North Carolina, which is part of the Piedmont Triad region. They are members of the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a "partner league" of Major League Baseball. History Shortly before the conclusion of the 2017 season, the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, voted to not continue with professional baseball in the city and announced plans to convert The Ballpark at Harbor Yard into a music amphitheater. On August 7, 2017, the Bridgeport Bluefish announced that the 2017 season would be the team's last in Bridgeport after playing in the city for 20 years. On September 8, 2017, Frank Boulton (league founder and a team owner) announced that the Bluefish would move to High Point, North Carolina. The league instead unanimously approved a new franchise in High Point on March 12, 2018, to replace the Bluefish to begin play in 2019. Ground was officia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantic League Of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) is a professional independent baseball league based in the United States. It is an official MLB Partner League based in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The Atlantic League's corporate headquarters is located at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Atlantic League operates in cities not served by Major League Baseball (MLB) or Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams; most of its teams are within suburbs and exurbs too close to other teams in the organized baseball system to have minor league franchises of their own. The Atlantic League requires cities to have the market for a 4,000 to 7,500-seat ballpark and for the facility to be maintained at or above Triple-A standards. When Atlantic League professionals are signed by MLB clubs, they usually start in their Double-A or Triple-A affiliates. The league uses a pitch clock and limits the time between innings in an effort to speed up the game. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocking Horse
__NOTOC__ A rocking horse is a child's toy, usually shaped like a horse and mounted on rockers similar to a rocking chair. There are two sorts, the one where the horse part sits rigidly attached to a pair of curved rockers that are in contact with the ground, and a second sort, where the horse hangs on a rigid frame by iron straps the horse moves only relative to the frame, which does not move. Predecessors of the rocking horse may be seen in the rocking cradle, the tilting seats used during the Middle Ages for jousting practice as well as the wheeled hobby horse. The toy in its current form did not appear before the 17th century, (from the webs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Island Ducks
The Long Island Ducks are an American professional minor-league baseball team based on Long Island in Central Islip, New York. The Ducks compete in the North Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), an independent "partner league" of Major League Baseball. The Ducks played their first season in 2000, two years after the ALPB inaugural season. Since their inception the Ducks' home ballpark has been Fairfield Properties Ballpark, formerly known as Bethpage Ballpark (2010-2020), Suffolk County Sports Park (1999), EAB Park (2000–2001), and Citibank Park (2002–2009). The "Ducks" name refers to Long Island's duck-farming heritage (itself represented by the Big Duck ferrocement) and recalls the former Long Island Ducks professional ice hockey team. The team's first manager was Bud Harrelson, a part-owner of the team and a former major league player. History The Ducks, the only professional baseball team located on suburban Long Island, began play in 2000, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jared Mitchell (baseball)
Jared Christopher Mitchell (born October 13, 1988) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He played college baseball at LSU, where he was the College World Series Most Outstanding Player in 2009. Amateur career Mitchell attended Westgate High School, where '' Baseball America'' picked him as the third-best high school athlete and 43rd-best overall high school baseball prospect in the nation for 2006. Mitchell turned down a $700,000 signing bonus from the Minnesota Twins in order to attend Louisiana State University (LSU) after being selected by the club in the 10th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Mitchell played for both the LSU Tigers baseball team and the LSU Tigers football team. He was awarded the College World Series Most Outstanding Player for his play during the 2009 College World Series which was won by the LSU Tigers. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Field
John David Field (born February 20, 1992) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins in 2018. Amateur career Field attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended the University of Arizona and played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats from 2011 to 2013. Over 172 games, he batted .343 with a .431 on-base percentage, a .518 slugging percentage, and 11 home runs. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was a member of Arizona's College World Series championship team in 2012. Professional career Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays selected Field in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Rays and made his professional debut with the Hudson Valley Renegades and spent the whole season there, batting .252 with two home runs and 24 RBIs in 60 game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zander Wiel
Alexander McBrayer "Zander" Wiel (born January 11, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 12th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. Early life and amateur career Wiel was born and grew up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and attended Blackman High School. Wiel was named first team All-District and first team All-Region each season from his sophomore year on. Wiel redshirted his freshman season at Vanderbilt. As a redshirt freshman, he batted .305 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 82 at bats. In his first full season as a starter Wiel batted .260 with five home runs and 44 RBIs as the Commodores won the 2014 College World Series. After the season he played summer baseball for the Sanford Mainers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. As a redshirt junior he posted a .316 average with 14 home runs and a team-high 65 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logan Morrison
Justis Logan Morrison (born August 25, 1987), nicknamed "LoMo", is an American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida/Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers. He was the 2008 Florida State League MVP, and played in the 2010 All-Star Futures Game. Entering the 2010 baseball season, Morrison was considered by '' Baseball America'' to be the #2 prospect in the Florida Marlins farm system, and the #20 overall prospect. That season he made his major league debut with the Marlins. Early life and amateur career Morrison was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and moved around a lot with his father, who served as a chief petty officer during his 28-year United States Coast Guard career.Associated Pres"Marlins first baseman Logan Morrison a hit on Twitter,"USA Today ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Martínez
Michael Gabriel Martínez Tiburcio (born September 16, 1982) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. Professional career Washington Nationals Martínez began in the Washington Nationals organization, commencing his professional career in 2006. That year, he played for the Vermont Lake Monsters, Savannah Sand Gnats and Potomac Nationals, hitting a combined .265 with 11 stolen bases in 82 games. In 2007, he played for the Hagerstown Suns and hit .250 with 13 stolen bases in 116 games. He played for the Potomac Nationals and Harrisburg Senators in 2009, posting a .259 batting average with 10 steals. In 2010, he played for the Senators and Syracuse Chiefs, hitting a combined .272 with 11 home runs and 23 stolen bases. Philadelphia Phillies Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler Ladendorf
Tyler James Ladendorf (born March 7, 1988) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs. He currently serves as a coach for the Tennessee Smokies in the Cubs organization. Career Minnesota Twins Ladendorf was originally drafted out of Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois, by the New York Yankees in the 34th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. A year later, San Francisco Giants drafted Ladendorf, again in the 34th round, and he again did not sign, opting instead to return to Howard College for another season. He signed with the Minnesota Twins after the club drafted him in the second round, #60 overall, in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut with the GCL Twins. The 21-year-old infielder began the 2009 season with the rookie-level Elizabethton Twins and batted .410 with four home runs and 17 runs batted in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Dull
Ryan Christopher Dull (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. Career Early career Dull played high school baseball at East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina where he is in the hall of fame for athletics and college baseball at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Draft and minor leagues The Oakland Athletics selected Dull in the 32nd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed. Dull made his professional debut that season with the AZL Athletics and he was promoted to the Vermont Lake Monsters in July. In 31.2 total relief innings pitched between the two teams, he was 5-1 with a 2.56 ERA. In 2013, he played for the Beloit Snappers, Stockton Ports, and Midland RockHounds, compiling a combined 2-5 record and 2.40 ERA in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathon Crawford
Jonathon Neal Crawford (born November 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously been a member of the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds organizations. Career Crawford attended Okeechobee High School in Okeechobee, Florida. He then enrolled at the University of Florida, where he played college baseball for the Florida Gators. On June 1, 2012 he threw a no-hitter against Bethune-Cookman. In the summer of 2012, he played for the United States collegiate national team. In his three years at Florida, he went 9–8 with a 3.51 earned run average (ERA) with 146 strikeouts. Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers drafted Crawford in the first round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed on June 14, 2013. Crawford made his professional debut that season with the Connecticut Tigers. He finished the year with a 1.89 ERA over eight starts. In 2014, Crawford pitched fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Case
Andrew Paul William Case (born January 6, 1993) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent in 2013. College Case attended Lethbridge College in Lethbridge, Alberta. Professional career Toronto Blue Jays Case signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent on October 16, 2013. He drew the attention of the Blue Jays after throwing a no-hitter during "Tournament 12", an annual tournament for the top college players in Canada. He was assigned to the Low-A Vancouver Canadians for the entire 2014 season, and was a mid-season All-Star for the Canadians. He pitched to a 0–1 win–loss record, 2.45 earned run average (ERA), and 37 strikeouts in 44 innings that year. He split time in 2015 between Vancouver and the Single-A Lansing Lugnuts. Case made 39 total relief appearances in the 2015 season, and posted a 3–4 record, 3.10 ERA, and 44 strikeouts in 52 total innings, and was again n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
