Jerry DiPaola stories, Page 88
Pirates 2021 Round 10 bio in brief: RHP Justin Meis
Justin Meis 283rd overall, Round 10 Position: P Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 160 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right Schools: Bethel Park/Eastern Michigan Age/DOB: 21 (Nov. 23, 1999) Scouting report: Made 13 starts this season at Eastern Michigan, compiling a 4-6 record, 4.64 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. … Allowed 73 hits and 33 walks...
Marlins draft former Fox Chapel, Seton Hill left-hander Patrick Monteverde
Patrick Monteverde’s left arm has carried him to several far-flung places — from Fox Chapel to Virginia Beach, Va., to Greensburg and, eventually, to Lubbock, Texas. But he hopes to settle in Miami after the Marlins drafted him 239th overall Monday in the eighth round of the MLB Draft. Monteverde...
Pirates 2021 Round 8 bio in brief: RHP Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan 223rd overall, Round 8 Position: P Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right School: California Age/DOB: 20 (Oct. 2, 2000) 8 (223): @Pirates select California (CA) P Sean Sullivan. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Combines athleticism on the mound with a four-pitch...
Pirates 2021 Round 6 bio in brief: SS/2B Mike Jarvis
Mike Jarvis 163rd overall, Round 6 Position: SS/2B Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right School: San Diego State Age/DOB: 23 (May 12, 1998) 6 (163): @Pirates select San Diego State (CA) 2B Mike Jarvis. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Named to all-Mountain West...
Pirates 2021 Round 4 pick bio in brief: RHP Owen Kellington
Owen Kellington 102nd overall, Round 4 Position: Pitcher Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 193 pounds Bats/throws: Left/right School: U-32 (Vt.) High School Age/DOB: 18 (Feb. 5, 2003) 4 (102): @Pirates select U-32 HS (VT) P Owen Kellington. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Labeled “a man among...
Hopewell graduate, Ohio U. lefty Joe Rock goes to Rockies at 68th overall
Hopewell graduate Joe Rock turned a productive junior season at Ohio University — highlighted by a no-hitter against Morehead State in February — into a reputation the Colorado Rockies couldn’t ignore. Rock, 6-foot-6, 200-pound left-hander, was chosen 68th overall by the Rockies in Compensatory Round B of the MLB Draft...
Pirates 2021 Compensatory Pick B bio in brief: OF Lonnie White Jr.
Lonnie White Jr. 64th overall, Compensatory Pick B Position: Outfielder Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 210 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right School: Malvern Prep School Age/DOB: 18 (Dec. 31, 2002) CB-B (64): @Pirates select Malvern Prep School (PA) OF Lonnie White Jr.. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Rated...
Sal Frelick, son of ex-Greensburg Central star, picked 15th overall by Brewers in 1st round of MLB Draft
Sal Frelick, whose grandfather, Henry, was a quarterback at Greensburg Salem and father, Jeff, was a star football and baseball player at Greensburg Central Catholic, passed up both of them Sunday night. Sal, a center fielder at Boston College, was selected 15th overall in the first round of the MLB...
Giants select Mars’ Will Bednar 14th overall in 1st round
Will Bednar will give his older brother, David, this much: When asked which of the two former Mars pitchers will be the first to reach 100 mph on the radar gun, Will said, “Probably him. He’s been closer.” Indeed, David has thrown a 99.6 mph fastball this season as a...
Pitt adds offensive lineman Bradley Mann to its 2022 recruiting class
Pitt’s 2022 recruiting class grew to 12 members Sunday night when three-star lineman Bradley Mann announced his verbal commitment to the Panthers. I am very blessed and thankful for the opportunities that I have had. To my parents, teammates, coaches, family, and friends thank you for being a part of...
Pirates rookie infielder Rodolfo Castro tries not to brag after hitting 1st career home runVideo
Before he answered reporters’ questions late Friday night, Rodolfo Castro wanted to make himself clear. “I hope this comes off the right way,” he said through interpreter Mike Gonzalez. Then, trying not to sound boastful, the 22-year-old Dominican infielder said what was on his mind after his first major-league hit...
Mets score 10 runs in 6th inning to rout Pirates
When the two lowest-scoring teams in baseball got together Friday night, the first five innings were predictable. The sixth inning was not, except for one unfortunate factoid: Pittsburgh Pirates starter J.T. Brubaker continues to surrender home runs. The Mets, who ranked next-to-last in the majors with only 303 runs before...
Pirates notebook: Derek Shelton names Max Kranick to start 2nd game of Saturday doubleheader
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Friday night that Max Kranick will pitch the second game of the doubleheader Saturday against the New York Mets. He will be the 27th man (allowed by MLB rule for a doubleheader), and the Pirates won’t need to delete another player from the active...
With Pirates in need of starter for Saturday doubleheader, Max Kranick joins team in NYC
The Pittsburgh Pirates need a starter and Max Kranick is in New York City with the team. Could those two facts come together and equal a second-major league start for Kranick? The Pirates are determined to maintain their six-man rotation through their current stretch of 20 games in 20 days....
Pirates game against Mets in New York postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates had played 16 games in 16 days before rain postponed the start of their four-game series Thursday night against the New York Mets at Citi field. The game will be made up Saturday as a part of a single-admission doubleheader, starting at 4:10 p.m. The Pirates were...
West Virginia picked 6th, Oklahoma 1st in Big 12 preseason football poll
West Virginia was picked to finish sixth and Oklahoma was the choice for the sixth consecutive season to win the conference championship in the Big 12 preseason football poll released Thursday. Voting was conducted among media representatives. The Sooners topped the preseason rankings for the ninth time since 2011. They...
Duquesne plans to open Cooper Fieldhouse for fans to explore
Duquesne isn’t bragging about its unbeaten record inside its UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Not after only two games. But it surely doesn’t mind showing off the venue in advance of the 2021-2022 season. Duquesne will hold two open house events at its newly constructed on-campus home July 28-29. Duquesne officials are...
Steve Blass’ 4-hit game in 1969 helped send Cubs into epic tailspin
In the three games since he was acquired Monday from the St. Louis Cardinals, first baseman John Nogowski has given Pittsburgh Pirates fans a reason to turn on their TV sets during the dog days of a dreary season. He’s hitting .583, with seven hits (all singles) in 12 at-bats....
OLSH Sisters support Phoenix Suns’ Cam Johnson from living room of Coraopolis convent
Throughout a devoted lifetime — and especially during her 39 years at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart — Sister Mary Francine Horos has maintained a strict adherence to the Ten Commandments. They are as important to her as the air she breathes. For Cam Johnson, however, she makes an...
Perry defensive end Tyreese Fearbry commits to Penn State
Penn State landed the top-ranked player from among this season’s WPIAL and City League seniors Sunday when four-star defensive end Tyreese Fearbry of Perry Traditional Academy announced he will enroll in 2022. #weare pic.twitter.com/iEjWsMlp6n— Tyreese Fearbry (@FearbryTyreese) July 4, 2021 Fearbry, ranked No. 13 in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com, has 19...
Penn State adds Mt. Lebanon graduate J.B. Nelson to 2022 recruiting class
Penn State added a second 2022 prospect from Lackawanna County Community College on Friday when offensive tackle J.B. Nelson, a Mt. Lebanon graduate, announced plans to enroll. 100% Committed #WeAre ?? pic.twitter.com/tN29wuAfNP— Jb Nelson (@Never_giveup95) July 2, 2021 Nelson (6-foot-5, 320 pounds) is rated by 247Sports.com the No. 2 junior...
WPIAL graduates give back by organizing, working football clinic in WilkinsburgVideo
The voice was as loud and distinctive as it was during his three seasons at Pitt. Only, this time, it was a bit playful. Clearly, Paris Ford was enjoying himself. A few boys weren’t getting in a straight enough line to suit Ford, one of five NFL players with WPIAL...
Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team: Tyreese Fearbry, Perry
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park. When Tyreese Fearbry stands next to Pat Narduzzi — and you can bet Pitt’s...
Kenny Pickett, Jeff Capel advise caution while entering new world of name, image, likeness
Kenny Pickett awakens most mornings with the same routine — brush teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, work out, continue preparing for the 2021 football season. He didn’t change anything Thursday, but Pickett’s world surely did on the first day the NCAA gave its official blessing for student-athletes across the U.S....
Pitt basketball notebook: Senior guard Jamarius Burton eligible right away
Coach Jeff Capel said Thursday that the NCAA has approved a transfer waiver for Pitt senior guard Jamarius Burton, who is transferring for the second time in his collegiate career. Because of his second transfer, Burton needed the waiver to be eligible this season. Pitt is Burton’s third school in...
