Anton Joe, Author at Baseball Essential

Christian Carmouche Continues to Chase Dreams Despite His Family’s Disapproval

May 9, 2015

We all have our own dreams and aspirations, and most of the time, our family are our biggest supporters. They'll cheer us on, lift us up, help us get back on our feet when we get knocked down, and make the nece...

Kelly Stinnett Named Manager of Watertown Bucks

Anton Joe

Apr 22, 2015

Independent Baseball

The Watertown Bucks of the East Coast Baseball League have named former Major League catcher Kelly Stinnett as the club's manager for their inaugural season. Stinnett, 45, played 14 seasons in the Majors wit...

Road City Explorers Name Former Angels Prospect Spencer Trygg as Manager

Anton Joe

Apr 14, 2015

Independent Baseball, Los Angeles Angels

The Road City Explorers of the East Coast Baseball League (ECBL) have named former Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Spencer Trygg as their new manager. This announcement came on Tuesday as Sean Repay was...

Former Dodgers Farmhand Gets Second Chance After Two Tommy John Surgeries

Anton Joe

Mar 29, 2015

Features, Independent Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, National League West

It was Opening Night in the Pioneer League as the Grand Junction Rockies took on the Ogden Raptors on a cool, overcast evening at Lindquist Field. Both rookie ball teams were ready to begin the 2014 season. The...

Atlantic League to Test Three-ball Walks, Outs for Two-strike Foul Balls

Anton Joe

Mar 17, 2015

Independent Baseball

As the 2015 season approaches, the Atlantic League is set to try a more extreme way of speeding up the game. According to Fox Sports, a batter will be called out if he hits a foul ball with two strikes and wil...

Joey Perretta Has High Hopes For Second Season Of Indy Ball

Anton Joe

Mar 13, 2015

Features, Independent Baseball

Last year, Joey Perretta wrapped up his first season of professional baseball in the Pecos League as a member of the Raton Osos. This year he heads to the East Coast Baseball League (ECBL) to pitch for the Road...

Businessman Files Lawsuit Against Former Fort Worth Cats Owner

Anton Joe

Feb 21, 2015

Independent Baseball

After being kicked out of their ballpark and seeing the league they play in fold, one would think this off-season couldn't get any worse for the Fort Worth Cats. They'd be wrong. According to WFFA, former Fo...

Former Astros Farmhand Kyle Redinger Returns to Pros After Two-Year Hiatus

Anton Joe

Feb 14, 2015

American League West, Houston Astros, Independent Baseball

After a disappointing stint as a third baseman with the Houston Astros organization, 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Kyle Redinger has decided to give pro baseball one more try. On Thursday, he signed with the...

Waterloo Whiskey Jacks Name Takashi Miyoshi as Franchise’s First Manager

Anton Joe

Feb 13, 2015

Independent Baseball

The Waterloo Whiskey Jacks of the East Coast Baseball League (ECBL) have named Takashi Miyoshi as their first field manager in franchise history. The 36-year-old is believed to be the first Japanese-born manage...

Royals Purchase Alex Gordon’s Brother From Indy Ball

Anton Joe

Feb 12, 2015

American League, Independent Baseball, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball

The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of Alex Gordon's younger brother, Derek, from the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association on Thursday. Derek Gordon, 23, posted a 6.49 ERA in 14 games (f...

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