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Ryne Stanek Finds His Stride In SEC Action
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Ryne Stanek doesn’t know why he has gotten off to slow starts during each of his first three years at Arkansas. But each season, he has found his groove [...]
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Stanford’s Mark Appel Gets Even Better As A Senior
LOS ANGELES—Mark Appel took a few minutes to sign some autographs on his way out of Dedeaux Field last week. One young fan with an Appel baseball card was particularly [...]
Sooners Pack Quite The One-Two Punch
It's easy to see why Dillon Overton and Jonathan Gray are best friends. Both have easygoing, gregarious personalities. They like to laugh, and to make others laugh.
Andrew Knapp’s Cal Ties Run Deep
Andrew Knapp has waited patiently for his chance to follow in his father's footsteps and serve as California's everyday catcher.
Kent State’s Ace Is More Than A Flash In The Pan
Tyler Skulina's boisterousness in the dugout is an important manifestation of his progression into a confident, mature pitcher who truly leads his staff and has earned his status as the Mid-American Conference's top draft prospect.
Windle Gives Gophers An Ace
Growing up in Maple Grove, Minn., Tom Windle and his twin brother Sam were standouts on the hockey rink as well as the baseball diamond. Fraternal competition was a staple of life in the Windle household.
Tampa Finds Its Niche With Bounce-Back Players
Joe Urso proudly admits that his University of Tampa baseball roster is speckled with players he recruited but couldn't land out of high school. He knows the conversation well. Best of luck, he'll say, and hang onto my phone number.
Gophers’ Oakes Fights Leukemia
Minnesota assistant coach Todd Oakes was diagnosed with a form of leukemia during the summer but has been cleared to return after a six-year battle with the disease.
The Top 10 College Head Coaches Under 40
We pick the top college head coaches who have yet to turn 40.
Picking The Rising Stars Of College Coaching
We ask the experts who are college's best young coaches.
Top 10 College Assistant Coaches
Picking the top assistant coaches in college baseball.
Fall Notebook: Around The Nation
We survey college teams' fall practices from across the country with notes on how teams are shaping up for 2013.
Fifth-Year Seniors Bolster Lineups
Carlos Lopez did not actually play with Tim Wallach at Cal State Fullerton. It just seems like he's been around that long.
Cancer Survivor Ready To Get Back To Work
Max Beatty was the No. 1 Division III prospect in the country last year before cancer forced him to miss the season. Now he's back.
2012 Cal Ripken League Top 10 Prospects
Maryland third baseman K.J. Hockaday ranks as the top prospect in the Cal Ripken League for the second consecutive year.
Old-School Delivery Propels Mark Appel To Top
Just three years removed from spot-starter status on his high school team, Mark Appel now features one of the most powerful throwing arms and advanced pitching repertoires in today's college game. That combination, along with excellent command, aptitude, and high marks for character, has the Stanford ace projected to go at or near the top of just about every reputable mock draft.
After Long Wait, Richie Shaffer’s Time Finally Comes
Richie Shaffer has always hit for power, but this year he's shown an improved approach while also showing he can handle third base.
Gamecocks Christian Walker Has Heavy Mettle
South Carolina first baseman Christian Walker has consistently produced since he arrived in Columbia in 2010. As head coach Ray Tanner explains, that consistency results from Walker's approach at the plate.
Renda Leaves Cal Legacy
When the University of California announced it was cutting its baseball program in the fall of 2010, then-sophomore second baseman Tony Renda had plenty of options.
Perseverance Paying Off For Georgia’s Alex Wood
Most of Alex Wood's outings for Georgia this spring have been like his start in Week 12 against Auburn, when he struck out 10 over eight strong innings, allowing just two runs. Wood's consistency is an illustration of how far he's come in a year.
