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…
Well this past week has been a little slow for the 9 Inning Empire because I was on vacation. Despite that, there were still has some great posts sent out, but now the entire crew is back and ready for the start of the 2013 Northwest League this Friday night. Blog Posts In honor of…
By Trevor: Baseball has been my love since I was 5 years old. When I was 5 I had no idea that baseball was going to teach me so much about life. Baseball is not only a majestic and graceful game, but it teaches you valuable life lessons. Plus it’s extremely fun, let’s not forget…
Is this the year of the fan in major league baseball? No one is chasing the home run record or breaking the all-time consecutive games played streak, but this year just might be more memorable for the fans than previous seasons because of what players are doing all around baseball. Listen in tonight as the…
A lot of us in America go to garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets in hopes of finding that hidden treasure. Whether we stumble upon it by accident or search up and down aisles and on tables to find it, that mysterious and ever elusive amazing find haunts the back of our thoughts. This…
The 9 Inning Empire is getting the band back together for a ‘normal’ week. This week’s live show times are: The Complete Game with the 9 Inning Know It All Tuesday night at 9:00pm 9 Inning Baseball Talk Wednesday night at 8:30pm Stormin with Norman Friday morning at 10:00am Hittin It with Kelly Sunday night…
Sarah Williams agreed to answer some questions today. Sarah is the wife of Angels pitcher Jerome Williams. Sarah, thanks for taking the time. Tell us more about yourself. Well I’m a mother of three children with Jerome, Alana 8, Keilani 6, and Tai 3. I met my husband back in 2002 when he was playing for my…
My guest today is Kurtis Cooper. Kurtis is a senior at McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Oregon. Kurtis, thanks for taking the time to chat with us at 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. I’m a serious sports fanatic, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family and having a good time. How’s your senior…
By Josh: People often ask me, ‘Josh why do you collect so many baseball cards?’ Okay, so no one other than my wife has actually asked me that question but in case anyone other than my wife were to ask me this question here is the answer. I like baseball. Do I need to say…
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