Tuesday, May 31, 2022

News from the PONY League: May 31, 1946

Jamestown widens lead......

Source: Ithaca Journal & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Greg Erardi, Newark Co-Pilots (1972-73, '75)

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Happy Birthday (68th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Greg Erardi. He played for the Newark Co-Pilots during three seasons (1972-73 & 1975).

Erardi pitched in 5 games for the 1977 Seattle Mariners.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Today's Birthday: Jay Loviglio, Auburn Phillies (1977) & Geneva Cubs (1986)

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Happy Birthday (66th) to former New York-Penn League prospect and manager Jay Loviglio. He played for the 1977 Auburn Phillies and managed the Geneva Cubs in 1986.

Loviglio played in the majors during with the Phildelphia Phillies (1980), Chicago White Sox (1981-82), and Chicago Cubs (1983). 

After his playing days, Loviglio managed and coached in the minor leagues for several seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Today's Birthday: Tyler Pill, Brooklyn Cyclones (2011)

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Happy Birthday (32nd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Tyler Pill. He played for the 2011 Brooklyn Cyclones.

Pill pitched in 7 games for the New York Mets in 2017.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 28, 1953

Source: Elmira Advertiser & newspapers.com

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Todays Birthday: Tom Grant, Geneva Cubs (1979)

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Happy Birthday (65th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Tom Grant. He played for the Geneva Cubs in 1979.

Grant played in 16 games for the 1983 Chicago Cubs.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Friday, May 27, 2022

On This Date: PONY League News on May 27, 1942

Profile of Olean Oilers' pitcher John Wells from May 27, 1942 edition of the Olean Times Herald. Wells pitched in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944.


Source: Olean Times Herald & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Scott Jordan, Batavia Trojans (1985)

Happy Birthday (59th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Scott Jordan. He played for the 1985 Batavia Trojans.

Jordan played in 7 games for the Cleveland Indians in 1988.

Source: Baseball Reference
 

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 26, 1950


 

Source: Bradford New Era & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Stacy Jones, Erie Orioles (1988)

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Happy Birthday (55th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Stacy Jones. He played for the 1988 Erie Orioles.

Jones pitched in six games in the majors playing for the Baltimore Orioles (1991) and Chicago White Sox (1996).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Today's Birthday: Will Pennyfeather, Welland Pirates (1989)

 

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Happy Birthday (54th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Will Pennyfeather. He played for the 1989 Welland Pirates.

He progressed through the minors and played in a total of 40 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates over three seasons (1992-94).

He later played several seasons in the independent Atlantic League.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 24, 1940

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Jerry Dipoto, Watertown Indians (1989)

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Happy 54th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Jerry Dipoto. He played for the 1989 Watertown Indians.

Dipoto played in the majors during 8 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1993-94), New York Mets (1995-96), and Colorado Rockies (1997-2000).

After he retired as a player, he worked in the front offices of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Today's Birthday: Jake Robbins, Oneonta Yankees (1995-96)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Jake Robbins. He played for the Oneonta Yankees during the 1995 and 1996 seasons.

He pitched in 2 games for the 2004 Cleveland Indians.

Source: Baseball Reference

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ON This Date: PONY League news on May 23, 1944


 

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Today's Birthday: Frank Coggins, Geneva Senators (1963)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Frank Coggins was born on this date in 1944. He played for the 1963 Geneva Senators.

Coggins played for Washington Senators (1967-68), and Chicago White Sox (1972).

He died on October 30, 1994, at the age of 50.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Today's Birthday: José Román, Batavia Indians (1981)

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Happy Birthday (59th) to former New York-Penn League prospect José Román. He played for the 1981 Batavia Indians.

Román pitched for the Cleveland Indians during three seasons (1984-86).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Today's Birthday: Bob Giallombardo, Hornell Dodgers (1956)

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Happy 85th Birthday to former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League prospect Bob Giallombardo. He played for the Hornell Dodgers in 1956.

Giallombardo pitched in 6 games for the 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers.

After retiring from baseball, he managed the Gil Hodges Bowling Lanes in Brooklyn, New York, sold insurance, and worked for the New York Housing Authority.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

From the PONY League on May 19, 1939

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Today's Birthday: Clemente Alvarez, Utica Blue Sox (1988)

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Happy Birthday (54th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Clemente Alvarez. He played for the 1988 Utica Blue Sox.

Alvarez played in 2 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2000. 

After his playing career, he was the bullpen catcher for the Phillies and coached in their minor league system.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 17, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Danny Monzon, Auburn Twins (1967) & Little Falls Mets (1980)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect and manager Danny Monzon was born on this date in 1946. He played for the 1967 Auburn Twins

Monzon went on to play for Minnesota Twins during two seasons (1972-73).

After his playing days were over, Monzon managed for five seasons in the minor leagues including one season in the New York-Penn League with the 1980 Little Falls Mets. Later, he worked as a scouting supervisor for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and the Latin American scouting coordinator for the Boston Red Sox.

He died in an automobile accident on January 21, 1996, at the age of 49.
 
Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, May 16, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 16, 1956

(Note: It didn't happen.)



Source: Elmira Advertiser & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Mike Heathcott, Utica Blue Sox (1991)

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Happy Birthday (53rd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Mike Heathcott. He pitched for the 1991 Utica Blue Sox.

Heathcott pitched in one game for the Chicago White Sox in 1998.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 15, 1956

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Graham Koonce, Jamestown Jammers (1995)

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Happy Birthday (47th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Graham Koonce. He played for the 1995 Jamestown Jammers.

Koonce played in 6 games for the Oakland Athletics in 2003.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

On This Date: News from the PONY League on May 14, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Today's Birthday: Lyle Mouton, Oneonta Yankees (1991)

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Happy 53rd Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Lyle Mouton. He played for the 1991 Oneonta Yankees.

Mouton played in the majors during 7 seasons with the Chicago White Sox (1995-97), Baltimore Orioles (1998), Milwaukee Brewers (1999-2000), and Florida Marlins (2001). 

Source: Baseball Reference

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

On This Date: PONY League news on May 12, 1954

Source: The Daily Messenger (Canandaigua, NY) & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Pat Darcy, Williamsport Astros (1970)

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Happy 72nd Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Pat Darcy. He played for the 1970 Williamsport Astros.

Darcy pitched for the Cincinnati Reds during three seasons (1974-76). He pitched in two games for 1975 World Champion Reds (0-1, 4.50 ERA).

He currently works in the retail division at Tucson Realty and Trust Company.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

On This Date: May 11, 1939

Season opener results for new Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League.


 

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Frank Quilici, Erie Sailors (1961)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Frank Quilici was born on this date in 1939. He played for the 1961 Erie Sailors.

Quilici played in the majors during 5 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (1965, '67-'70).

He coached for the Minnesota Twins beginning in 1971 and managed them during 4 seasons (1972-75). He later was the Twins radio broadcaster for several seasons.

Quilici died on May 14, 2018, at the age of 79.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Today's Birthday: Tim Hosley, Erie Tigers (1967)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Tim Hosley was born on this date in 1947. He played for the 1967 Erie Tigers.

Hosley played in the majors during 9 seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1970-71), Oakland Athletics (1973-74, '76-'78, '81), and Chicago Cubs (1975-76). 

He died on January 21, 2014, at the age of 66.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, May 9, 2022

On This Date in New York-Penn League History: Baseball in Pittsfield Since 1965 (May 9, 2000)

 Source: The Berkshire Eagle & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Sam Mejias, Newark Co-Pilots (1971-72)

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Happy 70th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Sam Mejias. He played for the Newark Co-Pilots during two seasons (1971-72).

Mejias played in the majors during 6 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (1976), Montreal Expos (1977-78), Chicago Cubs (1979), and Cincinnati Reds (1979-81).

After his playing career, he managed in the minor leagues for 10 seasons. Mejias coached for the Seattle Mariners (1993-99), and Baltimore Orioles (2007)

Source: Baseball Reference

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Today's Birthday: Art López, Auburn Yankees (1961)

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Happy 85th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Art López. He played for the 1961 Auburn Yankees.

López played in 38 games for the New York Yankees in 1965. 

He went to play several seasons in Japan.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Today's Birthday: Billy Murphy, Binghamton Triplets (1965)

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Happy 78th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Billy Murphy. He played for the 1965 Binghamton Triplets.

Murphy played in 84 games for the New York Mets in 1966.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Today's Birthday: Russ Gibson, Corning Red Sox (1957)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Russ Gibson was born on this date in 1939. He played in two games for the 1957 Corning Red Sox.

Gibson played in the major leagues during six seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1967-69) and San Francisco Giants (1970-72).

Following his playing career, he worked for the Massachusetts State Lottery for several years. 

He died of a heart attack on July 27, 2008, at the age of 69.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Today's Birthday: Johnny Rutherford, Olean Oilers (1947)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League prospect Johnny Rutherford was born on this date in 1925. He pitched for the Olean Oilers in 1947.

Rutherford played in the minor leagues for eight seasons and pitched in 22 games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952.

After his baseball career ended in 1955, he attended the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and practiced medicine in Dearborn, Michigan.

He died on December 25, 2016, at the age of 91.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Today's Birthday: Howie Koplitz, Jamestown Falcons (1956)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League prospect Howie Koplitz was born on this date in 1938. He pitched for the 1956 Jamestown Falcons. 

Koplitz was the Minor League Player of the Year and Southern Association Most Valuable Player with the Birmingham Barons in 1961.

He made his major league debut in 1961 with Detroit and pitched in 54 games (9-7, 4.21 ERA) over 5 seasons with the Tigers (1961-62) and the Washington Senators (1964-66).

Koplitz died on January 2, 2012, at the age of 73.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Today's Birthday: Keith Smith, Geneva Senators (1972)

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Happy (69th) Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Keith Smith. He played for the 1972 Geneva Senators.

Smith played in a total of 53 major league games over three seasons with the Texas Rangers (1977, '79, '80).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Today's Birthday: Larry Gowell, Oneonta Yankees (1967-68)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Larry Gowell was born on this date in 1948. He played for Oneonta Yankees in 1967 and 1968.

Gowell pitched in 2 games for the 1972 New York Yankees.

He died of a heart attack while playing golf on May 11, 2020.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Today's Birthday: Ray Searage, Pitching Coach, Hudson Valley Renegades (1998) & Williamsport Crosscutters (2003-04)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League pitching coach Ray Searage, who was born on this date in 1955.

He was the pitching coach for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 1998 and Williamsport Crosscutters during the 2003 and 2004 seasons.

Searage pitched in the majors leagues during 7 seasons with the New York Mets (1981), Milwaukee Brewers (1984-86), Chicago White Sox (1986-87), and Los Angeles Dodgers (1989-90).

He was the pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2010 until 2019.

Source: Baseball Reference

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