California Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 6, 2009
From there, the Bears make their first of two trips in 2010 to Las Vegas for the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic, which will be held from Feb. 19-21. Cal's stiffest competition will most likely be Northwestern and Georgia Tech, which both advanced to the Super Regionals. (Calbears.com)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
The following weekend, the Flames travel west to the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas Feb. 19-21, and will face a trio of teams from last season's NCAA tournament field: California, BYU and Long Beach State. The month of March opens in-state with UIC at the Coach B Classic hosted by Southern Illinois from the 6-7. (Uicflames.com)
Congress celebrates Slugger anniversary Oct 1, 2009
Congress celebrates Louisville Slugger anniversary - Business First of Louisville ... Congress celebrates Louisville Slugger anniversary ... The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday approved House Resolution 314, honoring the 125th anniversary of production of s Louisville Slugger baseball bats. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Stanford Softball Unveils 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
Stanford will host two more tournaments, the Stanford Louisville Slugger Classic (Mar. 19-21) and the Stanford Invitational (Mar. (Pac-10.org)
Schultz: Next year Sep 30, 2009
Braves miracle takes hit, but it doesn t change future. 5:35 pm September 29, 2009, by Jeff Schultz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UCLA Baseball Welcomes 13 Newcomers to Westwood Sep 25, 2009
Named a 2009 Louisville Slugger High School Preseason All-America selection. Helped lead Newark Memorial to the Mission Valley League title in 2006, 2008 and 2009. (Uclabruins.com)
The journey of carry-on contraband Sep 23, 2009
They found a nice home for the bats at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. reports that bats, clubs, knives and blades remain the most popular contraband items passengers try to take onto airplanes without realizing they are illegal. (CNN -- Travel)
For Hanley, 3's the magic number Sep 20, 2009
Tidbits Honoring longtime Reds writer Hal McCoy -- who's set to retire this year after 37 seasons on the beat -- the Marlins beat reporters presented him with a specially made Louisville Slugger bat on Saturday. It was engraved, "Hal McCoy/Dayton Daily News/Hall of Fame 2002." Tickets. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Phillips pitches in for Bulls Sep 14, 2009
Sunday night he started the second, and biggest, game of his career, and won it, leading the Durham Bulls to a 5-3 victory over the Louisville Bats in the decisive Game 5 of their Governors' Cup first-round series at Louisville Slugger Field. "We needed someone to start," Phillips said after Durham won the series three games to two. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Durham faces Game 5 Sep 13, 2009
"Durham won 4-3 on Friday to take a lead in the series but allowed 11 hits and walked five batters in the fourth game before 3,165 fans at Louisville Slugger Field.The Bulls used four pitchers with starter Rayner Oliveros going just one inning and giving up four hits and five runs. Heath Rollins was tagged with the loss after going 42/3 innings and allowing three runs on four hits.Louisville scored two runs in the first and Durham had two in the third, while both teams put up a 4-spot in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bulls down Louisville, lead series 2-1 Sep 12, 2009
The Durham Bulls, who won an IL-high 42 road games during the regular season, beat the Louisville Bats, the team with the league's best home record, 4-3 Friday night in Game 3 of the Governor's Cup playoffs in front of 6,345 fans at Louisville Slugger Field. It was the third straight game in the best-of-five series -- and the ninth in the last 11 meetings between the two teams -- that the team that scored first went on to lose. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Unique nuptials Sep 7, 2009
Venues such as museums, the and Louisville Slugger Field often are not open to the public in the evenings or in the off-season ... Louisville Slugger Field and the Louisville Zoo are smaller players on the wedding scene, with each hosting seven to nine wedding-related events annually. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Phillies at No. 3; Giants at No. 8 Sep 4, 2009
Of course, maybe they just wanted to see if Pujols can do with a golf ball and a driver what he does with a baseball and a Louisville Slugger, but still, impressive. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Doors close at historic venue Aug 29, 2009
On the back bar is a collection of Louisville Slugger bats signed by players on every World Series team from 1972 to 1997. Some of the cartoons, drawn by Disney artist Don Barkley, have been given either to the people who posed for them or to their families, Gwen said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Baseball Signs Seven More to LOIs Aug 28, 2009
As a junior in 2006 he garnered Louisville Slugger All-America and all-state honors after posting an 11-0 record. As a senior, he went 7-3 and again earned Louisville Slugger All-America and all-state accolades in addition to playing in the MHSAA All-Star Game. (Msuspartans.com)
Matt Hobbs Joins Baseball Staff as New Pitching Coach Aug 26, 2009
43 ERA), and junior , who earned WCC First-Team, Freshman Team, and Louisville Slugger All-American status in 2008. . (Usfdons.com)
Otteman Named SABR Metroplex College Player of the Year Aug 25, 2009
The son of John and Teri Otteman is a former Louisville Slugger 2005 High School Player of the Year in Illinois and an exercise science major at UT Arlington. Previous winners of the Howard Green SABR Metroplex College Baseball Player of the Year have been - , TCU, 1993; Jason Parsons, Dallas Baptist, 1994; Johnny Issom, Texas Wesleyan, 1995; Karl Chatman, Dallas Baptist, 1996; Brandon Harper, Dallas Baptist, 1997; Royce Huffman, TCU, 1998; Cody Sundbeck, Dallas Baptist, 1999; (co) Jon Browder,... (Utamavs.com)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Kent to join Wood at OPSU Aug 22, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Louisville Slugger makes special Jeter bat Aug 20, 2009
Louisville Slugger crafts special Derek Jeter bat - Business First of Louisville ... Louisville Slugger crafts special Derek Jeter bat ... created a special Louisville Slugger baseball bat for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter Wednesday to commemorate Jeter s 2,674th hit in. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Rolling the dice Aug 20, 2009
In addition, the Louisville Bats baseball team, which subleases the city-owned Louisville Slugger Field, cut the restaurant s rent ... Browning s Restaurant & Brewery: 401 E. Main St. at Louisville Slugger Field Wild Eggs: 1311 Herr Lane, in Westport Village Blackstone Grill: 9542 U.S. 42, Prospect, Ky. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Louisville Sluggers: A big hit, right off the bat Aug 19, 2009
By Ray Glier, Special for USA TODAY When bats leave the Louisville Slugger warehouse, Danny Luckett swears they do not have holes in the barrel, or curses on the handle, and that they have the potential to whack as many hits as whacked with his Louisville Slugger ... 290 hitter without Louisville Slugger ... " Luckett has been with the Louisville company, Hillerich & Bradsby, for 40 years; the number of bat models now exceeds 8,000. This season is the 125th anniversary of Louisville Slugger,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Local Colleges: B-CU loses in Costa Rica Aug 19, 2009
The junior was a Louisville Slugger All-Southeast Region honoree last season and led the Gamecocks in batting average. 313), RBIs (24), slugging percentage. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Lars Tate couldnt be more proud of son Donavan Aug 15, 2009
I told him, you need to swing that Louisville Slugger ... I, a father myself, want to thank Lars and Traci, for giving us Donavan, and I would also like to thank Lars for his football dad s advise for DONAVAN TATE to Go out and Swing that Louisville Slugger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nation's guitar legend Les Paul dies at 94 Aug 14, 2009
The Gibson Les Paul is to the American musical landscape what the Louisville Slugger is to American sports. But before Les Paul, the guitar, became a brand name brandished by rock stars and wannabes worldwide, Les Paul, the man, already had made his mark as a musician and inventor. (Honolulu Advertiser)
U.S. comes through: Iraqi baseball team gets new gear Aug 13, 2009
"Yasir Abdul Hasan, the team's assistant coach, is looking forward to swinging the new ash bats. He has a special plan for the team's old Louisville Slugger."I will fix it to the wall of my room as a remembrance of the hard days we faced. This bat deserves to be respected, because it supported us during the hard times," he said.(Hammoudi is a McClatchy special correspondent.)MORE FROM MCCLATCHYRead what McClatchy's Iraq staff has to say at McClatchy Newspapers 2009 | | JOIN THE DISCUSSION We... (Anchorage Daily News)
Tips to encourage kids into math- and science-related careers Aug 10, 2009
com) and the Louisville Slugger Museum Factory tour (www. sluggermuseum. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
MLB getting a grip on broken bats; fewer incidences in 2009 Aug 4, 2009
Louisville Slugger, which has approximately 60% of the professional bat market, says the sale of maple bats has dipped this year to 45% from 52. catcher continues to use maple and was surprised when told the number of broken bats had declined 30% this season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Braves have 'got a shot' Aug 3, 2009
Chipper Jones: I like our team We ve got a shot. 6:17 pm August 2, 2009, by Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
State joins beetle quarantine zone Jul 28, 2009
The state's white ash trees are a source of lumber for a range of products such as furniture and flooring, not to mention baseball bats made by Louisville Slugger and other companies. Last summer, the state imposed a ban on the transport of firewood to fight the spread of the beetle and other invasive insects. (Albany Times Union)
Poythress signs with Mariners Jul 28, 2009
The Grovetown resident was named a Louisville Slugger All-American and was voted First Team All-SEC in 2009 after leading the Bulldogs with a. 376 batting average, 25 home runs and 86 RBI.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NCAA committee wants composite-barrel bats tossed Jul 25, 2009
Rick Redman, a spokesman for bat manufacturer Louisville Slugger, said the company's top three selling bats have aluminum barrels. He said composite-barrel bats represent a small percentage of Louisville Slugger's sales. (FOX 11, AZ)
Louisville Sluggers Jul 25, 2009
Rivals High - Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year ... Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year ... LOUISVILLE, KY - Louisville Slugger. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Traps set for emerald ash borer Jul 22, 2009
which supplies the ash for the most famous name in baseball bats Louisville Slugger. The situation is being monitored by many other businesses, including furniture makers, hardware stores and home and garden centers that sell tools with wooden handles, flooring-makers, nurseries and landscapers, firewood sellers, and woodcarvers. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Bulls fall to Bats in 13th inning Jul 20, 2009
-- In a second-straight extra-inning game, the Louisville Bats won 7-6 in 13 innings on Sunday at Louisville Slugger Field, splitting the series against the Durham Bulls 2-2. Saturday night's game was won by the Bulls, 3-2 in 16 innings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Baseball Slugger Jul 20, 2009
With banked points, you can buy new outfit and bats for your player, including some licensed Louisville Slugger timber. Collecting gold balls gives the game a secondary goal that keeps it relevant. (IGN Wireless Games)
Stubbs keys Bats' rally Jul 18, 2009
The teams are back in action tonight at 6:15 p.m. in the third game of the four-game series at Louisville Slugger Field. The probable starters are lefty Ben Jukich (6-4, 4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
EIU's Derbak is a Prospect League All-Star Jul 11, 2009
As a freshman in 2007, he was a Second Team All-OVC utility selection and also a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American. He served as the starting catcher his sophomore season and has seen action at seven different positions during his collegiate career. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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The Pattersonville, NY., native who was named a preseason and postseason All-American by Louisville Slugger watched the Rebels host Alabama back in March, and Ole Miss has been a key figure in Roseboom's recruitment since that time. Go inside to see where Ole Miss stands. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Price of being a prospect Jul 8, 2009
Ten years later, he was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American as a second baseman at New York's Siena College. "I went across the country, but mostly the East Coast, and you play as many games as possible. That kind of bypasses little league because the competition isn't so great," he said of his travel ball experience. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Air Force Baseball Welcomes 18 Newcomers Jul 2, 2009
2008 Louisville Slugger High School All-American honorable mention and first-team all-state as a senior. batted. (Airforcesports.com)
Dominguez Signs with Giants, Dao Signs Free Agent Contract with Reds Jul 2, 2009
Dominguez is a two-time and reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year and was a Louisville Slugger First Team All-American selection by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper in 2009. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies, Dominguez returned to the Cardinals for 2009 and delivered another impressive season as he matched a Louisville single season record with 25 home runs, finished with career highs in RBI (82) and stolen bases (19-of-25) and hit. (Uoflsports.com)
Utah's C.J. Cron Named Baseball America Freshman All-American Jul 1, 2009
Cron, a second team recipient, has also been named Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and Louisville Slugger this season. Cron, from Phoenix, Ariz. (Themwc.com)
Mendonca inks Rangers contract Jun 30, 2009
The program's career home run leader with 56 had already made second-team All-America by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball Magazine after hitting ... Fresno State's star third baseman and the school's career home run king Thursday was named a second-team All-American by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball Magazine. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Dan Paolini to Join Team USA in World Port Tournament Jun 30, 2009
Paolini was a Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American, the ECAC and MAAC Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-Northeast pick by the American Baseball Coaches' Association. His. (Sienasaints.com)
Louisville's Zych Named to 2009 USA Baseball National Team Jun 26, 2009
Zych closed the season by being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Last December, Louisville head coach was selected to serve as an assistant coach for the 2009 USA National Team. (Uoflsports.com)
Washington's Rich earns Cal-Hi baseball award Jun 26, 2009
Fresno State's star third baseman and the school's career home run king Thursday was named a second-team All-American by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball Magazine. The junior from Turlock is hitting. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Dominguez, Marks Earn All-America Honors from Baseball America Jun 23, 2009
is a two-time and reigning BIG EAST Player of the Year and is also a Louisville Slugger First Team All-American selection by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper ... was the 2009 BIG EAST Pitcher of the Year and a Louisville Slugger Second Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper during his junior season. (Uoflsports.com)
Braves' bats come alive in pounding of Bats Jun 21, 2009
- Every Gwinnett position player recorded a hit Saturday night as the Braves defeated the Louisville Bats 7-3 at Louisville Slugger Field ... - Every Gwinnett position player recorded a hit Saturday night as the Braves defeated the Louisville Bats 7-3 at Louisville Slugger Field. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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"BASEBALL SIGNEES HONORED: A pair of USC baseball signees RHP Ethan Carter (Newport News, Va.) and C Brison Celek (Charleston, Bishop England HS) were named this week to the Louisville Slugger High School All-America Team by Collegiate Baseball.Both players led their respective high schools to statechampionships. Carter, rated the No. 1 high school player in the State of Virginia by PG Crosschecker, helped lead Menchville High School to the Class AAA state championship in Virginia and the... (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gamecock signees Carter and Celek named to Louisville Slugger All-America team Jun 19, 2009
Columbia, S.C. A pair of future Gamecocks were honored by Collegiate Baseball this past week and named to the 2009 Louisville Slugger High School All-America team. Right-handed pitcher Ethan Carter (Newport News, Va. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Illini Signee Cummins Named All-American Jun 19, 2009
Infielder Christian Cummins, who will join the Illini squad in the fall, was named an honorable mention High School All-American by Louisville Slugger ... was named an honorable mention Louisville Slugger High School All-American as selected by Collegiate Baseball newspaper, the publisher announced Thursday. (Fightingillini.com)
Mendonca, Robinson Earn NCBWA All-American Honors Jun 19, 2009
and Louisville Slugger ... and Louisville Slugger, while Mendonca was named an All-American by Baseball America, NCBWA, Ping ... com and Louisville Slugger. (Gobulldogs.com)
Pesky beetle found in S. Tier Jun 19, 2009
which supplies the ash for the most famous name in baseball bats Louisville Slugger. Kentucky-based has used white ash to make Louisville Slugger bats since 1884. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Mountain West Conference Softball Press Release - 2009 Wrap-Up Jun 18, 2009
BYU'S PURCELL EARNS ALL-AMERICAN STATUS BYU's Jessica Purcell was named to the 2009 Easton Second-Team All-American list, in addition to Louisville Slugger and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's All-America Third Team. The Walnut, Calif. (Themwc.com)
Bulldogs briefs Jun 18, 2009
Mendonca's other awards: second-team All-America by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball Magazine; and third-team All-America by Baseball America after hitting ... 319 with 15 homers and 45 RBIs, also was named a Louisville Slugger freshman All-American as chosen by Collegiate Baseball, and to the All-Western Athletic Conference first team. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Durham Bulls Jun 18, 2009
And the Durham Bulls made the most of their seven hits -- three of which were solo home runs -- as they shut out the Louisville Bats 3-0 in the first game of the International League Governors' Cup Playoffs in front of 3,521 fans at Louisville Slugger Field. 9. (Herald Sun)
Rays roll to sixth straight win Jun 17, 2009
Longoria said the crack in his bat ran through where the Louisville Slugger label was located. "He threw, I think, eight or nine pitches to the first two guys," Longoria said. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Former Torero Great Brian Matusz Has Been Moved up to AA Baseball Jun 17, 2009
71 ERA, which is fourth all-time at USD in single-season ERA. The southpaw was named 2008 West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year, named a Louisville Slugger first-team All-American and finished the season as the all-time career leader at San Diego in strikeouts (396). Matusz also tied the program single-game record for strikeouts with 17 in a win against Harvard on March 22, 2008 and set the single-season strikeout record of 163 in 2007. (Usdtoreros.com)
Mendonca Earns Second All-American Accolade Jun 16, 2009
Third baseman Tom Mendonca was named an All-American by Louisville Slugger and Baseball America. HEADLINES. (Gobulldogs.com)
Three Army Players Earn National Baseball Accolades Jun 16, 2009
A Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American as chosen by Collegiate Baseball magazine, Price was on the third team of the Ping Baseball All-Freshman Teams. Price became only the second freshman in Army history to lead the team in runs scored (59) and stolen bases (14). (Patriotleague.com)
Brownstein and Cavazos-Galvez Named to ABCA All-Region Team Jun 16, 2009
Mike Brownstein added ABCA All-Midwest Region Team to his resume (Golobos.com)
Nathan Orf Named To All-Ping!Baseball Freshman Team Jun 16, 2009
Orf, who was also named to the 2009 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Baseball Team chosen by Collegiate Baseball last week, hit. 429 (48-for-112) with 10 doubles and 17 RBI in 36 total games that included 27 starts. (Uicflames.com)
Matt Long, Second Bronco Selected In 2009 MLB D... Jun 16, 2009
As a rookie in 2006, the St. Francis High School alumnus was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball News. He started in 51 of 53 games in which he appeared and led all WCC freshmen with a. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
OAKLAND A'S SELECT NATHAN LONG IN 26TH ROUND OF MLB DRAFT Jun 16, 2009
On March 30, Long became the first UT Arlington player since 2003 to be named a Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Long earned national player of the week honors after striking out 15 batters - one shy of the all-time school record - while leading the Mavs to a 7-2 win against Nicholls in Thibodaux. (Utamavs.com)
Two Tigers Taken in First Round of MLB Draft Jun 16, 2009
Gibson has already garnered 2009 Louisville Slugger All-American honors and was an All-Big 12 First Team selection and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. He was previously drafted out of high school, as the Philadelphia Phillies took him in the 36th round of the 2006 Draft. (Mutigers.com)
