Beyond Left Field with Norm: Tracy Ringolsby

Tracy Ringolsby has won many awards in his career as a writer and baseball analyst. He is a the president of the Baseball Writers Association of America and has been a member since 1976. Ringolsby is the pre-game and post-game analyst for Root Sports telecasts of the Colorado Rockies and a columnist for MLB.com. He…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Marco Grifantini

Marco Grifantini pitched at Feather River CC and UC Davis. Marco pitches for Parma in the Italian Baseball League. Marco, thanks for taking the time. Please tell us more about yourself. I’m from Redding California; I enjoy playing baseball, being outdoors, fishing, camping, friends and obviously life. Wow! Italy stunned a few people in the…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Kelson Brown

Please tell us more about yourself. I grew up in La Canada California, and fell in love with Linfield based on a baseball visit with Coach Brosius and Carnahan. I played 4 years at Linfield, majored in Math with a minor in history, and was drafted by the Pirates in 2010. I am currently playing…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Tony Kemp

Tony Kemp is one of the most exciting players to watch in the country. The Nashville product is the 2013 Southeastern Conference most valuable player. Tony hit .400 this season with 31 stolen bases. Tony is a junior at Vanderbilt. Vandy had an impressive 53-9 season this year going 26-3 in the tough SEC. You…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Ryan Strain

Ryan Strain enters his 3rd season as an asst. coach at Southern Illinois University. He played in the minors for a couple of seasons for the Giants organization. Thanks for taking some time Ryan. What do you remember most about your time with the Giants? Probably the thing I remember the most about playing for the Giants…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: John D’Acquistio

John D’Acquistio was drafted in the first round of the 1970 draft by the SanFrancisco Giants. John pitched for six teams in his 10 year career in theBig Leagues. Thanks for taking some time with us John. You are welcome Please tell us more about yourself. Played professional baseball for 16 years drafted #1 by…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Lisa Bennett

Lisa, thanks for taking the time to talk to 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. I am currently wrapping up my sophomore year at Linfield College and originally from Bellevue, WA. I am a family kid through and through and give my parents and siblings a lot of credit for…