Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League news on July 31, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Billy Wynne, Auburn Mets (1965-66)

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Happy 79th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Billy Wynne. He played for the Auburn Mets during two seasons (1965-66).

Wynne pitched in the majors during 5 seasons for the New York Mets (1967), Chicago White Sox (1968-70), and California Angels (1971).

Source: Baseball Reference

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News from the PONY League on July 30, 1939

Source: Harrisburg Sunday Courier & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Scott Fletcher, Geneva Cubs (1979)

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Happy 64th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Scott Fletcher. He played for the 1979 Geneva Cubs.

Fletcher played in the majors for 15 seasons with the Chicago Cubs (1981-82), Chicago White Sox (1983-85, '89-'91), Texas Rangers (1986-89), Milwaukee Brewers (1992), Boston Red Sox (1993-94), and Detroit Tigers (1995).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Dave LaPoint, Newark Co-Pilots (1977)

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Happy Birthday (63rd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Dave LaPoint. He pitched for the 1977 Newark Co-Pilots.

LaPoint played in the majors during 12 seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers (1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-84, '87), San Francisco Giants (1985), Detroit Tigers (1986), San Diego Padres (1986), Chicago White Sox (1987-88), Pittsburgh Pirates (1988), New York Yankees (1998-90), and Philadelphia Phillies (1991).

After he retired as a player, LaPoint managed for several seasons in independent league baseball.

Source: Baseball Reference

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On This Date in PONY League History: July 28, 1939

 

Source: Dunkirk Evening Observer & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Darin Ruf, Williamsport Crosscutters (2009)

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Happy Birthday (36th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Darin Ruf. He played for the 2009 Williamsport Crosscutters. 

Ruf has played in the major leagues during 8 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (2012-16) and San Francisco Giants (2020-22). He has played in 86 games for the Giants this season.

Source: Baseball Reference

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