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Damek Tomscha at-bat for the Melbourne Aces
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The Sudden Rise of Damek Tomscha

Four times in a five-year span Damek Tomscha found himself selected by a big-league club in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft. Every time his standing moved up a little bit until finally he was selected in the 17th round of the 2014 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He would spend the next six seasons in […]

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
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Three Batter Minimum

Three Batter Minimum: It’s All About That Fandom

Regardless of your thoughts on the roots of Thanksgiving (I personally am against the holiday as it was originally formed but have come to like what it represents in modern society), it is that time of year. In that respect, I figured it was a good time for a more lighthearted article about the teams […]

Posted on November 23, 2020November 22, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Rick Teasley and his glowing locks on the hill for the Brisbane Bandits
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Transaction Analysis: Just a Quick Tease

The Cleburne Railroaders signed SP-L Rick Teasley to an unknown contract The first year I really paid attention to the Australian Baseball League Rick Teasley was a starter for the Brisbane Bandits. The Bandits quickly became my team and through various factors, Teasley became a pitcher I really enjoyed. Following the 2015 season, Teasley returned […]

Posted on April 2, 2020March 26, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Todd Van Steensel on the mound for the Sydney Blue Sox
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Transaction Analysis: In Search of a Groove

The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks signed RHP Todd Van Steensel to an unknown contract I first watched Van Steensel throw a baseball in 2016. He was pitching for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League at the time. He looked electric in the few games I was able to see him pitch. He had a […]

Posted on March 11, 2020March 5, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
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A Seven Inning Question

Fans of Major League Baseball are used to hearing about pace of play issues. Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred has seemingly made it his singular goal to address what he sees as the largest problem facing MLB moving forward; the length of games. MLB hasn’t done anything yet to truly address this issue, instead, they […]

Posted on February 19, 2020February 16, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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March 2, 2021

According to ETtoday, at least 9 teams from MLB, NPB and KBO wanted to sign 江少慶 (Chiang Shao-Ching) this offseason. One MLB organisation even offered a 500K USD contract.

The Fubon Guardians have committed to sign Chiang to a deal more than 2.08 million USD. #CPBL

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March 2, 2021

Fubon Guardians held a media day for their "soon-to-be 1st round draft pick" Chiang Shao-Ching at Xinzhuang stadium.

Chiang will begin training with the Guardians on March 3. The former Triple-A RHP is able to reach 159kph (99mph 🦅) with his fastball. #CPBL https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1364859370371080194

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March 2, 2021

Juan Pizarro put together an amazing career in baseball. He was great for 18 years in MLB, he was even better in his native Puerto Rico as a longtime mainstay for Cangrejeros de Santurce,

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