What’s In This Issue?
• Back From The Dead: California administrators try to eliminate baseball program in fall of 2010, but boosters raise $10 million to save it with another $25 million coming.
• Incredible Story Of Ricky Santiago: Florida Atlantic third baseman suffers from years of chest pains, shortness of breath due to hole in heart after misdiagnosis at a young age.
• Amazing Bobby Winkles: Former Arizona State skipper taught many life lessons as he led Sun Devils to 3 national championships.
• Pitching Duel For Ages: Arizona, Washington State lock up in remarkable contest that goes 10 innings without a run and finally ends on an unfortunate error.
• NAIA Notes: Missouri Baptist pitcher Dave Mullins tosses a perfect game against William Woods with 7 strikeouts.
• 1,000 Wins: Spring Arbor Coach Sam Riggleman celebrates special accomplishment.
• NCAA Division 1 Notes: RHP Connor Gilmore of Central Arkansas fires 83-pitch, 9-inning complete game as he averages 2.5 pitches per batter while LHP Tyler Wilson of Rhode Island tosses 85 pitch gem.
• 21 Strikeouts: RHP Alex Robinett of Army strikes out school and Patriot League record 21 batters against Air Force during 9-inning complete game win.
• Collegiate Baseball’s National High School Top 30 Poll: Parkview H.S. (Lilburn, GA) No. 1 with 18 consecutive wins.
• High School Notes: Los Angeles Unified School District reviews the low pay coaches receive.
• Ruleball With Rich Marazzi: Rich answers questions from readers that feature the sublime to ridiculous.
• Justin Dehmer: Four pitching commandments make a huge difference for hurlers.
• Junior College Notes: Yuba College ends 24-year-drought to qualify for California State playoffs.
• NCAA Division 2 Notes: Ryan Uhl of Indiana University of Pennsylvania belts 29 home runs with 75 RBI which is amazing when you realize he only hit 1 home run last season.
• NCAA Division 3 Notes: Josh Outsen of St. Joseph’s College tosses a perfect game with 12 strikeouts.
• Brian Cain Column: Commitment to excellence is at core of Ben Orloff.
• Tom Kovic: NCAA Manual is a must resource for prospects.
• Charlie Greene Column: Throwing across your body can spell big trouble.
