Tigers ride front lines fast start to win over Wahawks Sep 10, 2009
When I got to the front row, I knew it was to my advantage being left handed and I could get some good hits in. I think we did get physically tired, but mentally we were still tough and we did not want this to go to a fifth set. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Baseball World Cup Blog with Tim Smith Sep 2, 2009
I have spent time in Spokane, Clinton, Bakersfield, and was a left handed swinging outfielder for the Frisco Roughriders this year. I say was because I landed a spot on the d-l after a rib injury about two months ago, which sent me off to Arizona for rehab. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Softball announces addition of Gonzalez for 2010 Aug 25, 2009
"She is a left handed 1st baseman that can hit with power. She will bring a wealth of experience and leadership after playing at such a high level the last 2 years.". 2010 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
Spence Agonized Over Decision Aug 19, 2009
On Tuesday morning the left handed held a press conference talking about his decision to put his paycheck and professional career on hold to don the Maroon and Gold for one last time as a senior. On coming back. (DevilsDigest.com)
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While most of the signees were veritable locks to join the Green Wave, Jones was still worried about a last minute departure, particularly from left handed pitcher Kyle McKenzie, who was taken in the 30th round by the New York Yankees. But McKenzie, who told The Wave Report on several occasions he would only leave for big dollars (reportedly asking for $1. (Tulane Sports -- Rivals.com)
Braves have 'got a shot' Aug 3, 2009
Yeah, since LaRoche hits lefty s so well the Braves are less left handed. No wait. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Its Miller time Jul 25, 2009
I love Mark Kotsay, however the last thing we need is another left handed bat ... cabravesfan I love Mark Kotsay, however the last thing we need is another left handed bat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chavira wins first, steals the show Jul 21, 2009
After an arm hold was locked, Chavira began rocketing left handed blows into Mendoza's face. I told myself, your not hitting him hard enough, recalled Chavira, who then started breathing properly to land punches. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Lincecum, duckwalks, and an NL All-Star win. Jul 16, 2009
100 against lefties(the last thing we needed was a left handed bat no power. 332 OBP, best season was 70 RBI S, and a downgrade on defense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Molly Miller: Working together Jul 16, 2009
She's played in all of the M-P softball games this season, batting left handed as a slap hitter out of the second slot in the batting order behind classmate Missy Hershberger. Watching Miller take a ground ball and throw to first, or race down the first base line after a quick slap hit, you can tell see she's athletic. (Kalona News, IA)
'Bonnie and Clyde' director Penn in hospital Jul 15, 2009
Penn's movies also include "Alice's Restaurant," "The Left Handed Gun" and "Little Big Man.". The festival in Waterville features about 100 films from around the world and continues through Sunday. (FOX 11, AZ)
More of this story Jul 5, 2009
Needing just one out to end the game, and facing two left handed batters in a row, Indians head coach John Pannell decided to insert his left handed pitcher Casey Cassity in to secure the win. I thought (Anthony) did great to the last pitch, Indians Pannell said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles add help on the mound Jul 5, 2009
CC left handed pitcher Mandela Mingo committed to the Eagles. Check out his exclusive interview with BigGoldNation. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Capital-bound for July 4th Jul 4, 2009
Yes he s injured right now, or still on the DL, whatever, but he s got some value as a left handed starter/long reliever. The Nats don t have much pitching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Moran Arrives in Pulaski Jul 3, 2009
Can you reflect on your career at North Carolina - from starting as a walk-on to being the left handed fireman out of the bullpen and being drafted as a junior. "It was a dream come true - I can still not believe it that I will not be going back. It was an unbelievable three years. It was everything I could have hoped it could be. I made a lot of good friends and the coaches were awesome. It was an unbelievable experience.". (InsideCarolina.com)
Cardinals Formalize Deal with Wagner Mateo Jul 3, 2009
The 6-foot-2, 190 pound Mateo bats and throws left handed and was born on March 30, 1993. He participated in Major League Baseball's RBI World Series in both 2007 and 2008 representing the Dominican Republic. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Harris Adds Name to IU Commit List Jul 1, 2009
Harris has done that the last couple of years on his high school team, starting at right tackle as a sophomore (because his team had a left handed quarterback) and then left tackle this past season when the team was led by a right-handed signal caller. He also moved into the starting lineup on the defensive side of the ball midway through his junior season and helped lead his team to the Class 6A state title. (HoosierInsider.com)
Lowe has rebounded before Jun 27, 2009
We need a powerful right handed bat to pair with our young left handed sluggers. Heath (Cleveland). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
USF Summer Baseball Blog No. 10 - Matt Lujan Jun 25, 2009
My roommate this summer is also a left handed pitcher from Vanderbilt University, Sean Bierman, an awesome dude originally from New Jersey. That being said he is a Yankee fan and the Boston fans around here like to give him a hard time. (Usfdons.com)
Vazquez needs a lift Jun 23, 2009
That way we aren t so predominantly left handed of a lineup. The Outfield Situation, a bit more tricky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Swampscott's Dwyer drafted by baseball's Kansas City Royals - includes all-time Swampscott MLB draft list Jun 20, 2009
The left handed pitcher was drafted 122nd overall by the Kansas City Royals on June 10. Swampscott's Dwyer drafted by baseball's Kansas City Royals - includes all-time Swampscott MLB draft list. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Calhoun Blasts North Carolina Again Jun 19, 2009
" The Tar Heels jumped to an early lead against Spence in the second inning, which started with a leadoff walk to Mark Fleury. Levi Michael then reached on a fielders choice and then Drew Maggi threw away a ball hit by Ben Bunting, putting runners at second and third. Jacob Stallings then bunted home a run that made it 1-0 UNC. That lead got bigger in the fourth inning when North Carolina added three more runs and it began to look like the Devils season was close to being put to rest. Garrett... (DevilsDigest.com)
Pro teams raid Vandy's roster in Draft's Day 2 Jun 16, 2009
Yesterday, left handed ace Mike Minor was the first round selection (7th overall) of the Atlanta Braves ... Vandy's top recruit gets calledVanderbilt's top pitching recruit, left handed pitcher Sam Selman, was picked in the 14th round (441 overall) by the Los Angeles Angels. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA Championship Preview: Lonnie Pugh Jun 6, 2009
" Pugh was a highly-touted recruit that competed at Grosse Ile High School. A three-sport athlete during high school, Pugh brought with him a career-best discus throw of 56.99m (187-0), which still stands as the Grosse Ile High School record. He was the Michigan State Discus Champion in 2006 and was third in 2007. Despite his success at the Michigan State Championships in 2006 and 2007, his most remarkable performance during high school was during 2008. After suffering an injury to his hand... (Msuspartans.com)
Moxley Talks Coaching and Recruiting Jun 5, 2009
He also connected with us fans in Cole Field House with his left handed fist pumps and 'V' for victory signs. I played basketball though all the time from age 16 on and loved it. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bucs Deal McLouth To Braves Jun 4, 2009
Jeff Locke is an intriguing young left handed starter with the frame, athleticism and stuff to become a quality major league starting pitcher, said Huntington. Andrew McCutchen was hitting. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Pangos: Miller on the rise Jun 4, 2009
(2010)- There is a whole lot to like about this left handed 6-foot-5 wing prospect. He is ultra-athletic, plays hard and has an impressive skill set. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Fencing to Welcome Ten Freshman Jun 2, 2009
"Both are tall (Mason is 5'10" and Perlee is 5'8"), left handed and will often line up with Ali Roach to give the Pioneers an all lefty epee team. While Colleen had more high school experience in foil, she is well suited for epee in college and I look for her to take over for , who graduated this month. Brooke will also be in the running for a starting spot as a freshmen.". This group of outstanding freshmen also bring excellent academic credentials with them to Sacred Heart. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
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Other juniors possibly on the fence include left handed pitchers Aaron Loup and Matt Petiton. "Left handed pitching is valuable so those guys could get a good look and they might have to take it," Jones said. (Tulane Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pangos: Barton shines May 31, 2009
(2012)- This left handed wing prospect continues to impress. On top of his athleticism and serious approach to the game, Muhammed also knocked down jumpers from a variety of spots on the court. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Grudge Match Renewed May 30, 2009
"Anybody - right handed or left handed - if you have good pitches and are able to locate them you will have success," Ackley said when asked about facing the 10-0 left-hander on Saturday. "I think lefty or righty does not really matter to us - it just matters if we come out there and swing the bats well.". (InsideCarolina.com)
Remembering The Kittens 12 perfect innings May 27, 2009
When the Pirates celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1987, Haddix was named the Pirates all-time left handed thrower, while Vernon Law was voted the best right handed pitcher, and Elroy Face the best relief pitcher. Haddix who passed away at the age of 68 in January of 1994 took great pride in that honor. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Tech's Diggs named top player May 25, 2009
Publication Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009. Lady Eagles soar above rest on girls team. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
UNC-Duke: Postgame Quotes + Audio May 21, 2009
Fox on the Tar Heels struggles against left handed pitching and their performance tonight against Duke's Christopher Manno: "We are 19-5 against left handed pitching this year. But, it was nice for us to swing the bat well and I thought our approach against Manno was good - we kind of went against his fastball and we had a real good approach against him tonight. We had some extra base hits tonight which is kind of not our M.O. and I thought Cavasinni got his first career home run there on the... (InsideCarolina.com)
ACC Championship Preview May 20, 2009
Clemson expects to use one of its pair of left handed pitchers against the Tar Heels - either freshman Chris Dwyer (4-4, 5. 03) or sophomore Casey Harman (7-3, 4. (InsideCarolina.com)
26–and–0(ver) May 16, 2009
We knew we had nothing lose, Calaveras junior Aaron Gillis said. Go out and leave it all out there, try to make them 26 1. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
A Pair of Aces May 15, 2009
They are both left handed. They are both among the top pitchers in Monroe County on two of the top teams in the section. (R News)
Throwing a Screwball May 13, 2009
Coming from a right-handed pitcher, a screwball will break down and in on a right-handed hitter, and down and away on a left handed hitter. A left-handed pitcher will find their screwball to move down and in on a left-handed hitter, and down and away on a right-handed hitter. (Suite101.com)
Signee Profile: Robert Orlan May 7, 2009
Robert Orlan, a left handed pitcher at Glen Allen (Va ... Bio: Robert R.C. Orlan is a 6-0 left handed pitcher and is in the top 750 of the Perfect Game rankings for the 2009 recruiting class ... He projects to add left handed depth to the bullpen to start his collegiate career and long term potentially add a left handed arm to the starting rotation. (InsideCarolina.com)
Rhody Outlasts Fordham, 7-6, in Senior Day Marathon May 4, 2009
Fordham then went to the bullpen, bringing in left handed pitcher J.P. Mack - who threw all nine innings for the Rams on Friday ... who came in to pinch hit for the left handed Mastors. (Gorhody.com)
China secures first gold in table tennis worlds May 2, 2009
The latter duo is a unit of two lefthanders while Ko is a left handed penholder and Tie Yana a right-handed shake hands grip player, both are attacking topspin exponents. That was just the theory. (Xinhuanet, China)
Minicamp Q&A: Pat White May 2, 2009
On the advantages of being a left handed quarterback: I dont know if there are any advantages or disadvantages. The ball comes out different for the receiver, it may take them a little bit to get adjusted to the spin on the ball, but practice makes perfect so that is what we are here doing. (DolphinDigest.com)
Student Apply for Obscure Scholarships May 1, 2009
"I heard rumors about it. People always said you can get a tall scholarship or left handed scholarship," he said. Tajane Perry, Charles, and Jayson Yorce are all scholarship recipients. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Signee Profile: Tommy Coyle Apr 30, 2009
Scouting Report: Coyle is a left handed batter who has excellent speed out of the box and on the bases. He has been clocked as low as 6. (InsideCarolina.com)
Three Sun Devil Pitchers on National Pitcher of the Year Watch List Apr 29, 2009
Left handed Spence is 8-1 with a 2. 23 ERA and a conference-best 93 strikeouts in his first season at ASU after he spent the previous two years at Central Arizona College. (Thesundevils.com)
Tigers Down to Final 10 Games Apr 15, 2009
Together, the four person staff, including left handed hurler has held their opponents to a. 195 average, striking out 240 batters in 268 innings and allowing only 49 earned runs. (Mutigers.com)
Monday with Mike Fox Apr 14, 2009
The Tar Heels were a healthy draw for the Seminoles, who drew over 15,000 fans for the weekend series that helped add to the pressure on the Tar Heel bullpen, which sorely missed left handed relief pitcher Brian Moran. The bullpen issued 14 walks in the series against the Seminoles. (InsideCarolina.com)
Tigers Complete Sweep of Cowgirls Apr 12, 2009
Vock's younger sister, shortstop , was next to the plate and was hit by pitch by left handed relief pitcher Sarah Odom. Returning to the top of the order, Taylor was tagged out at first but allowed time for the Vock sisters to advance one base on the play. (Mutigers.com)
Washed out Tuesday Apr 8, 2009
Starter Luke Harmon went four innings and the left handed pitcher earned his first win. Tuesday was day two of the tournament. (Santa Maria Times)
`Dogs Top Roadrunners Apr 4, 2009
"You got to watch those freshmen go out there. (Derek) Benny didn't have what he had in his last outing, but still found a way to get through 5 1/3 innings. (Tom) Harlan backs it up left handed and then you bring in (Cody) Kendall for two innings," said head coach. "Three freshman and back it up with a senior. It is back to piecing it together.". (Gobulldogs.com)
In-State Rivals Square Off as No. 7 Miami Hosts No. 23 FSU Apr 3, 2009
First Baseman (1999 CWS MVP) Left-handed pitcher Infielder Outfielder Right-handed pitcher First Baseman Raul De Castro Catcher Mike Di Rosa Third Baseman Right-handed pitcher Right-handed pitcher Outfielder Left handed pitcher Infielder Right-handed pitcher Right-handed pitcher Outfielder Outfielder. CANES IN TOP 10 IN FOUR POLLS Despite dropping two-of-three versus No. 3 Georgia Tech over the weekend, the University of Miami baseball team is still ranked in the Top 10 in four of five major... (Hurricanesports.com)
Seemann, Paniagua named Athletes of the Week Apr 1, 2009
Junior Luke is a first baseman and left handed pitcher, while older brother Logan is our centerfielder, Kuehn said. Logan is a ball magnet as our centerfielder. (Lompoc Record, CA)
2009 San Francisco Giants Preview Apr 1, 2009
45 ERA. Affeldt, 29, has developed into a fairly reliable left handed relief option over the last two seasons, but Howry, 35, is coming off a season in which he posted a 5. 35 ERA, notched a 1. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Soriano: I’ll be ready Mar 28, 2009
My son (left handed) does well just to keep it from hitting the backstop ... My son (left handed) does well just to keep it from hitting the backstop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Secret to the Most Dramatic Hom... Mar 26, 2009
When the Oakland reliever ran up a full count on a left handed power hitter, his next pitch would be a back door slider. Kirk Gibson was a left handed power hitter ... From a left handed batter's perspective, it would break in toward him. (Suite101.com)
The Braves are springing forward, but does it matter? Mar 25, 2009
Spahn - the greatest left handed pitcher of all time. marseilles mutt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thomas' Tip-In Sends Hoosiers to Round Three Mar 23, 2009
And she is left handed on the right hand side," said Legette-Jack. Indiana mens coach Tom Crean was at Assembly Hall, enjoying the game with his family. Coach Crean has been here every game. I just know that he and I are both on the same page. We believe in each other. I never thought Id meet someone as intense as I am. Hes surpassed me times ten, and I love it. Hes helped us tremendously. I think thats the way you grow programs. We had that kind of relationship at , and I love... (HoosierInsider.com)
Big innings send LSU past South Carolina 11-3 Mar 23, 2009
-Over the course of the weekend, LSU used no left handed pitchers. -Four USC pitchers combined to strikeout 10 LSU batters on Sunday while the Tigers had 11 Ks from three different arms. (GamecockInsider.com)
Odysse00003A85y 2-Ball Putter Mar 22, 2009
Specs: 33"-35"; 3-degree loft; 70-degree lie; Full Shaft; Left handed avail. Company: Callaway Golf. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Local Recap: Scherer has big throw in javelin Mar 20, 2009
Myrtle Point freshman Morgan Bouska, the team s starting pitcher, has converted from a right-handed pitcher to throwing left handed in the last month after a broken wrist from volleyball season didn t heal properly. It just shows what a phenomenal athlete she is, to not only physically be able to make the transition and do what she s doing, but to mentally keep the composure, said Bobcat coach John Marquez. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The birth of a true Crimson Bears fan Mar 19, 2009
Lockhart scored with a left handed layup on the right side of the basket with just three seconds left in the game to put it into overtime. I recall asking my dad, "what's overtime?," after everybody stopped cheering for Lockhart's basket. (Juneau Empire)
Wakefield: Baseball is his life Mar 13, 2009
He recalled that Darold Knowles, a left handed pitcher who went on to have a major league career with several clubs including the 1973 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics, was his roommate at the camp. His most memorable moment of the tryout was the championship game between the two teams with the best record. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Lady Rollers lose to Eagles in overtime Mar 12, 2009
4 seconds left handed Crahan a chance to tie the game. She sank all three for a 49-49 tie. (Forest Republican, WI)
Eggert lifts R-P over Spring Grove Mar 11, 2009
He s tall, athletic, has long arms and he s left handed. He has this in him. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Last-gasp drive beats Rams Mar 8, 2009
Unfortunately for the Rams, they were not able to stop UMass senior guard Chris Lowe as he took the inbound pass and drove all the way to the rim for a left handed layup with about two tenths of a second remaining that gave the Minutemen a 72-71 victory. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
