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Max Povse
Max Walter Povse (born August 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners. Background Povse was born in Cary, North Carolina. He attended Green Hope High School in Cary. After high school, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 42nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. However, he did not sign with the Dodgers, instead attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he played college baseball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans. Career Atlanta Braves After his junior year, Povse was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Braves and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Danville Braves. In an August start against the Burlington Royals, Povse did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, sending Danville ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("pitches") the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the pitcher is assigned the number 1. The pitcher is often considered the most important player on the defensive side of the game, and as such is situated at the right end of the defensive spectrum. There are many different types of pitchers, such as the starting pitcher, relief pitcher, middle reliever, lefty specialist, setup man, and the closer. Traditionally, the pitcher also bats. Starting in 1973 with the American League(and later the National League) and spreading to further leagues throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the hitting duties of the pitcher have generally been given over to the position of designated hitter, a cause of some controversy. The Japanese Central Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. The Braves were founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1871, as the Boston Red Stockings. After various name changes, the team eventually began operating as the Boston Braves in 1912, which lasted for most of the first half of the 20th century. Then, in 1953, the team relocation of professional sports teams, moved to Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and became the Milwaukee Braves, followed by their move to Atlanta in 1966. The name "Braves" originates from Braves (Native Americans), a term for a Native American warrior. They are List of baseball nicknames, nicknamed "the Bravos", and often referred to as "America's Team#Other uses, America's Team" in reference to the team's games being broadcast nationally on Braves TBS Baseball, TBS from the 1970s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Hunter Strickland
Hunter Drew Strickland (born September 24, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. Early life Strickland was born in Thomaston, Georgia. Career Boston Red Sox Strickland was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 18th round, 564th overall pick, of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the GCL Red Sox, logging a 6.04 ERA in 9 appearances. The next year, he played for the Low-A Lowell Spinners, and pitched to a 5-3 record and 3.18 ERA in 15 games. He was assigned to the Single-A Greenville Drive to begin the 2009 season, and posted a 5-4 record and 3.35 ERA in 83.1 innings of work. Pittsburgh Pirates On July 22, 2009, Strickland was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates along with Argenis Díaz in exchange for Adam LaRo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. They are located in Tacoma, Washington, and play their home games at Cheney Stadium, which opened in 1960. Tacoma has competed in the PCL since 1960, including the 2021 season when it was known as the Triple-A West. The team operated under several monikers before becoming the Rainiers in 1995. Tacoma has won the PCL championship six times (1961, 1969, 1978, 2001, 2010, and 2021). History Beginnings: Tacoma Tigers Tacoma's first team in the PCL was the Tacoma Tigers, who joined the league in 1904, having moved from Sacramento after the 1903 season. The 1904 Tigers won Tacoma's first PCL pennant, finishing first in both halves of the split season schedule, seven games (annualized) over the runner-up Los Angeles Angels. The 1905 Tigers won the first-half championship, then moved back to Sacramento, finishing out the season as the Sacramento ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Seattle Mariners Season
The 2017 Seattle Mariners season was the 41st season in franchise history. The Mariners played their 18th full season (19th overall) at Safeco Field and finished with a record of 78–84. They failed to qualify for the postseason, extending their drought to 16 years (having last qualified for the postseason in 2001). In addition to being the longest current streak in MLB, the drought became the longest currently in the four major North American professional sports when the National Football League's Buffalo Bills made it to the playoffs in December of that year. Offseason and spring training The Mariners added many players in a busy offseason, including pitchers Yovani Gallardo and Drew Smyly, and outfielder Jarrod Dyson. Additionally, the team acquired shortstop Jean Segura and outfielder Mitch Haniger from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitcher Taijuan Walker and shortstop Ketel Marte. Other players given up in trades included outfielder Seth Smith and pitcher Nate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkansas Travelers
The Arkansas Travelers, also known informally as The Travs, are a Minor League Baseball team based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Travelers are affiliated with the Seattle Mariners as members of the Texas League. History The team succeeded the Double-A Little Rock Travelers of the Southern Association, which folded after the 1961 season. They returned as the Arkansas Travelers of the International League in 1963. Both versions of the name derive from the old folk song, " The Arkansas Traveler". The Travelers never took another nickname and possess the third-longest running nickname in minor league baseball history behind the Buffalo Bisons and Indianapolis Indians. Affiliations After the end of the Southern Association in 1961, the Travelers were given the opportunity to move up becoming the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A affiliate for first the International League (1963) and then the Pacific Coast League (1964–1965). However, in 1966 the Travelers moved down to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Jackson (baseball)
Alexander James Jackson (born December 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft. Amateur career Jackson attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego County, California. In 2012 and 2013, he played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field. As a junior, Jackson was ranked by MaxPreps as the best high school prospect for the 2014 class and was their Junior of the Year. Jackson verbally committed to the University of Oregon in March 2013. As a senior, he tied John Drennen for most career home runs in the San Diego section with 47. After the season, he won ''Baseball America''s High School Player of the Year Award. Professional career Seattle Mariners Jackson was highly touted as the best hitter in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Whalen
Robert Donald Whalen (born January 31, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He previously played for the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners. Early life Whalen's parents are from Queens, New York City, and moved to the Pocono Mountains to raise their children. After Whalen's older sisters graduated from high school, the Whalens moved to Florida, where Whalen would have a better opportunity to pursue a career in baseball. He graduated from Haines City High School in Haines City, Florida. Professional career New York Mets The New York Mets selected Whalen in the 12th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Whalen had committed to attend Florida Atlantic University to play college baseball for the Florida Atlantic Owls. After pitching for the Savannah Sand Gnats of the Class A South Atlantic League during the 2014 season, Whalen pitched in the Arizona Fall League, where he worked on the development of his changeup. The Met ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi Braves
The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and plays in the Southern League. The team is owned and operated by Endeavor. Endeavor purchased the Braves from Liberty Media in 2022. History In 2005, the Southern League's Greenville Braves relocated to Pearl from Greenville, South Carolina, due to the poor condition of Greenville Municipal Stadium, and the failure to reach an agreement with the Greenville County council for a new ballpark. The M-Braves' first season began on April 18, 2005 at Trustmark Park with a loss to the Montgomery Biscuits. In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Braves were organized into the Double-A South. They won the 2021 Southern Division title with a first-place 67–44 record. They qualified for the playoffs by having the best re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League and the Single-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Zebulon, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina, Raleigh, and play their home games at Five County Stadium. "Mudcats" is Southern slang for catfish. The team began play in 1991 after the Columbus Mudcats relocated from Columbus, Georgia. They were members of the Double-A (baseball), Double-A Southern League (1964–present), Southern League through 2011. The Mudcats were replaced by a Class A-Advanced team of the Carolina League in 2012. This team carried on as an extension of the previous club. Carolina was dropped to the Low-A classification and placed in the Low-A East in 2021, though this was renamed the Carolina League and reclassified as Single-A in 2022. The Mudcats won the List of Southern League champions, Southern League championship in 1995 as the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 2003 as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome Braves
The Rome Braves are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They are located in Rome, Georgia, and play their home games at AdventHealth Stadium. From 2003 to 2020, the team served as Atlanta's Class A, or "Single-A," affiliate before being elevated to High-A with the restructuring of the minor league system in 2021. Rome is the longest-tenured partner club of the Atlanta Braves. History Organization's historical beginnings A longstanding member of the current iteration South Atlantic League since its inception, the Class A Atlanta Braves affiliate's history dates back to 1980 with the founding of the Anderson Braves, sporting a roster featuring future major league talents such as Brett Butler, Brook Jacoby, and Brad Komminsk. The Anderson team received a great deal of support and experienced relatively high attendance figures during its short run. Despite the local support though, former Atlanta Braves owner Ted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
