The NYSL will hold a Pitchers & Catchers ONLY tryout for the 2010 season on Saturday, November 14 @ 8am at Indoor Baseball Long Island NY at 30 Beechwood Avenue, Port Washington, NY. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS TRYOUT but players MUST preregister by calling 718-278-4259.
Archive for October, 2009
PITCHERS & CATCHERS TRYOUT ADDED
October 29, 2009NEW MEANING TO HOST FAMILY
October 27, 2009Almost all young college and professional ballplayers are familiar with the term “host family”. Tonight on ESPN ’s E:60 newsmagazine watch what Josh Faiola of the Frontier League did — living and working in an assisted living facility for the summer. Congrats to Josh. Watch the piece on him 7 pm ET tonight.
VON HAYES NAMED RIVERSHARKS MANAGER
October 27, 2009Von Hayes, longtime Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, has been named the new manager of the Camden Riversharks (Atl). Hayes’ entire Major League Career encompassed 12 seasons.
AMAR IS NOW A NATURAL
October 26, 2009Adam Amar, 1B, is going to play for the Seminole County Naturals of the newly-formed Florida Winter Baseball League. Amar, who was the 2007 MVP of the NYSL, also played independent ball with the defunct Reno Silver Sox (GBL). He spent the last two seasons playing for affiliates of the Washington Nationals and Toronto Blue Jays.
INDY PRO AT FORT MYERS
October 26, 2009Nick Belmonte, legendary independent league talent scout, asks all players who are interested in attending his January showcase to call him at 813-926-7622. Please click “Indy Pro Showcase” on the NYSL home page for more information.
THOMPSON TO WHITE SOX
October 25, 2009Tommy Thompson, who won two titles as manager of the Windy City Thunderbolts (FL), will be joining the Chicago White Sox as a roving instructor.
BROOK NEW RASCALS SKIPPER
October 24, 2009Steve Brook, who has had a longtime association with River City (FL) franchise as both as a player and coach, has been named the team’s new manager. Brook was the team’s bench coach and pitching coach previously.
BASEBALL AMERICA HONORS THREE NICK BELMONTE CHOICES ON TOP PROSPECT LIST
October 20, 2009Nick Belmonte, superscout for the Independent Leagues, placed three of his signings on the Baseball America Indy Top Prospect List. At #4 was Ben Paxton, RHP, of Western Kentucky University who played last summer with the Evansville Otters (FL). Paxton went 1-2 in 27 relief appearances with a sparkling 1.12 ERA. At #5 was Tim Brown, RHP, out of Pittsburg State, who was 5-1 with a 2.59 ERA for the Lincoln Saltdogs (AA). And finishing at #9 was Stephen Fox, RHP, of Hofstra who went 0-3 with a 3.98 ERA for the Sussex Skyhawks (Can-Am). Congrats to Nick!
TRYOUT LOCATION AND TIME CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER
October 16, 2009The NYSL tryout scheduled for 10 am on Sunday October 18 has been moved indoors because of the possibility of impending bad weather. The tryout will now be held at Frozen Ropes, 300 Executive Boulevard, Elmsford, NY 10523. PLEASE NOTE THE TRYOUT TIME IS NOW – 1 PM. Any questions please call 347-697-5357. This tryout is open only to preregistered players.
TRYOUT HOTEL RESERVATIONS
October 12, 2009Players who need hotel reservations for the October 18 tryout should contact the League at 718-278-4259. To assure priority reservations call early in the week.
