There’s a lot of baseball to be played between now and the 2019 MLB draft, but the next’s draft class looks like it will be dominated by college pitchers, who occupy the top five spots in our sneak peek at the top draft-eligible prospects. Here’s an early look at 10 players who have a chance to hear … [Read more...]
MLB Draft: Quiet year at the top end
Just a few months ago, the 2018 MLB draft class seemed laden with highend New England prospects — players capable of going in the top two rounds and earning upwards of seven-figure signing bonuses. Due to some poor timing and a lack of recent luck for several players, the first two rounds of the MLB … [Read more...]
Grant Lavigne (Bedford, N.H.) begins pro career with Rockies
Grant Lavigne waited a week after his high school graduation to become a millionaire. The 18-year-old Bedford, N.H., native cashed in on his massive potential as a baseball player, deciding to forego a four-year scholarship offer from Wake Forest University to become a professional directly out of … [Read more...]
Yale’s Benny Wanger transitions from slugger to closer
Yale junior Benny Wanger doesn’t spend a lot of time worrying about things like his role or his position. He’ll find a way to make an impact one way or another. This year, Wanger (Newton, Mass.) has been lights-out as a closer for Yale — earning six saves while posting a 1.08 ERA in 25 innings. This … [Read more...]
Tyler Wilson hopeful for this year’s draft
Tyler Wilson's stock never was higher than in June 2016 — after he pitched the University of Rhode Island to the first NCAA tournament victory in program history. That day, Wilson (Palmer, Mass.) overcame a 4-0 deficit against top-seeded South Carolina in the Columbia Regional, allowing just one hit … [Read more...]
On relieving ‘Bum,’ finding positives and LeBron
Auburn, Mass., native Tyler Beede spent the month of May with the Sacramento River Cats — the Triple-A affiliate for the San Francisco Giants. Beede, who made two big-league starts with the Giants in April as an injury replacement, has had an up-and-down season in Triple A, logging a 2-5 record and … [Read more...]
