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Sportman to Start Season in AA
Sportman to Start Season in AA
Sportman to Start Season in AA
In addition to finding out that Maple Hill graduate Jaime Schultz would be starting the year in AAA with the Rays system, we also learn that LaSalle grad JP Sportman will be beginning his season in AA with the Oakland A's. Sportman earned a brief call-up to Midland at the end of the year last year...
Sportman Healthy and Ready For 2016 (AUDIO)
Sportman Healthy and Ready For 2016 (AUDIO)
Sportman Healthy and Ready For 2016 (AUDIO)
Despite how ungodly cold it was this weekend - and the snow that was falling earlier today - it is officially time for baseball! Pitchers and catchers report this week and with that, several of our local ball players are also heading out to Spring Training in either major or minor league capacities...
JP Sportman Joins Us
JP Sportman Joins Us
JP Sportman Joins Us
La Salle graduate JP Sportman was moved up to AA in the Oakland A's system earlier this week. He joined the Midland Rockhounds in time for the Texas League Championship Series, which Midland currently leads 2-0. Former Shen star Murphy Smith also played for the Rockhounds last season with the A's system, but he was with the Blue Jays this year...
JP Sportman Promoted to AA
JP Sportman Promoted to AA
JP Sportman Promoted to AA
It's been an interesting and challenging season at times for La Salle graduate JP Sportman, but it's going to end in great fashion. Sportman, who has played well in the Oakland A's system, but has battled injury on multiple occasions this year, will finish the season with a promotion to the AA Midland Rockhounds...
JP Sportman Back on the Diamond
JP Sportman Back on the Diamond
JP Sportman Back on the Diamond
After missing significant time this year with injury, LaSalle graduate JP Sportman is back on the field for the Oakland A's organization. Having not played since June 13, Sportman began a rehab assignment on Sunday with the Arizona League Athletics...
Sportman With Another Big Day in Cal League
Sportman With Another Big Day in Cal League
Sportman With Another Big Day in Cal League
La Salle graduate JP Sportman continues to hit well for the Stockton Ports, California League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Sportman went 2-3 with a homer, double, and three RBIs in the Ports 11-2 win over Lancaster on Monday. He's now hitting ...
Sportman and Cogswell Still Hitting
Sportman and Cogswell Still Hitting
Sportman and Cogswell Still Hitting
Nearly a month into the season, local products JP Sportman and Branden Cogswell are still playing well for the Stockton Ports, Class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Sportman leads the Ports in hitting at .302 while Cogswell checks in at ...
Local Products Tearing Up Cal League in Week 1
Local Products Tearing Up Cal League in Week 1
Local Products Tearing Up Cal League in Week 1
Capital Region natives Branden Cogswell (Shenendehowa) and J.P. Sportman (La Salle) are both tearing up the California League in its first week. Both players are members of the Stockton Ports, Class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Through four games, Cogswell leads the team in hitting at ...
Sportman Leads Stockton to Opening Night Win
Sportman Leads Stockton to Opening Night Win
Sportman Leads Stockton to Opening Night Win
La Salle graduate J.P. Sportman went 2-3 in his first game for Class A Advanced Stockton Ports of the Oakland A's system. Sportman had a double and a triple to go along with two RBIs in the Ports 3-1 win over the Inland Empire 66ers (Angels)...
Local Ball Players Learn Destinations
Local Ball Players Learn Destinations
Local Ball Players Learn Destinations
Several local baseball players are currently in the minor leagues, working their way up towards the majors. Maple Hill graduate Jaime Schultz (Rays) has been promoted to AA Montgomery. The hard-throwing RH can touch 97 MPH and can help the Rays as either a starter or a reliever in the future...
JP Sportman Homers Again vs. Angels
JP Sportman Homers Again vs. Angels
JP Sportman Homers Again vs. Angels
La Salle graduate J.P. Sportman continues to impress at Oakland Athletics spring training. The 2014 draft pick from Central Connecticut hit his second home run of the spring on Wednesday against the Angels. Sportman crushed this ball to deep left center, proving that the good OF also has some serious pop at the plate...

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