Guest Writer Josh Jones Baseball means numerous things to me and my passion for the game has evolved as I have been getting older. My passion for the game as a child has to stem from being introduced to it by my idol, which is my father. Every kid loves to be able to play…
By Netta-Lee Lax: Baseball is a romantic sport. There is something about the crisp grass and the white bases that exudes romance. Perhaps it is the history, perhaps it is the game itself that brings the air of romantic tales to mind. Baseball is true romance. Even the muggy Florida air after heavy rain and…
continued from part 1: From McMinnville to Wisconsin, The Road to the Championship part 1 As we embarked to Texas for regional play we were expecting a regional title. We had the bats, the arms and the defensive play that was necessary for tournament win. We cruised through the first two games of the tournament,…
By Chris Haddeland: National champion. The idea hadn’t sunk in until a plethora of community members, faculty and fans joined the Linfield baseball team at Roy Helser Field in McMinnville to celebrate the accomplishment. While everyone celebrated I couldn’t help but think back to the past two years that led up winning a national title.…
Reese McCulley was a three time All-Conference starting pitcher at Linfield College. During that time, Linfield participated in two NCAA DIII College World Series. In 2010, Reese signed a contract and pitched in the San Francisco Giants organization. His story of ascension to the professional ranks was featured in Baseball America. Reese now spends his…
By: Dr. David C. Dalgardno Your mom always told you, usually amid tears and feelings of self-loathing: “it’s okay honey, you’re special just the way you are. You can be great at anything you want to be, you just have to put your mind to it…” Although it’s good to have a positive self-worth, she…
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