White Oak Gears Up for Summer Baseball
David Upchurch, president and co-owner, leads the Piney Woods team alongside co-owner Dany Chenail. Joining them are Coach Matt Perisho and General Manager Eric Newendorf, gearing up for an exciting season.Get ready for 68 games, with 34 happening right here in White Oak! The community field is receiving key upgrades to provide a top-notch experience. But the fun doesn't stop there. White Oak Sports & Entertainment is brewing up something special – a beer garden at the field, along with rentabl
Texas Rangers Sign Bahamian CF Rashawn Pinder in International Signing Period
The Texas Rangers made another signing during the international signing period. They secured the talents of 16-year-old outfielder Rashawn Pinder from the Bahamas. The signing took place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas. After an impressive five-year journey within the International Elite (I-Elite) Sports Academy program, Rashawn Pinder emerged as a standout prospect, catching the attention of MLB scouts. His signing with the Texas Rangers ma
Leiter Up: Jack Leiter to make MLB debut in Detroit
The Texas Rangers are giving the green light to one of their top pitching prospects, Jack Leiter, who will make his highly anticipated Major League Baseball debut on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Leiter, who turns 24 on April 21, was the crown jewel of the Rangers' 2021 draft class, selected with the first overall pick (second overall). Before turning pro, Leiter dominated college baseball in 2021 at Vanderbilt. He compiled an impressive 11-4 record with a stellar 2.13 earned run averageCrawdads’ Offense Comes to Life in Series Split
The little engine that could started to sputter to life as the Crawdads’ offense started to put some runs on the board in the 4th and 6th game of the home opening series against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The ‘Dads scored 17 runs across the 6 game series and showcased some of the pure excitement surrounding this team as Tucker Mitchell and Yosy Galan hit the team’s first two home runs of the season with Mitchell’s grand slam in the 4th and Galan’s 2 run shot in the 7th. Even though the offense
Record Crowd at Riders Field see RoughRiders Top Verlander
A future Hall of Famer on the mound? Check. A Major League regular getting reps for their rivals? Check. Sellout crowd at Riders Field? Check, check, check! A chance to see a future Hall of Famer like Justin Verlander take the mound at Riders Field was a rare opportunity. With only 273 players enshrined in Cooperstown, Verlander's presence added a special layer to the night. That's exactly why I decided to head out to Frisco Saturday night. Not only could I see Verlander, but I could also catc
Jack Leiter Ties Career-high In Strike Outs
Round Rock, TX – Despite a strong performance by Jack Leiter, the Round Rock Express fell to the Oklahoma City Baseball Club 7-1 on Friday night. The wind was blowing out to LF at 11 mph early in Round Rock last night and in the 1st inning Jack Leiter (L, 1-1) struck out swinging the 1st hitter on 4 pitches 2 96 mph 4 seam FB and 97.7 MPH 4 seam FB! Then on the 5th pitch of the game he threw a 97 4 Seam Fastball inside to the OKC hitter and he hit it out at 106 mph to LF for a solo Homer! In tEx-MLB Pitcher Rhame Joins Shadowcats Coaching Staff
Local product Jacob Rhame is returning to Sherman, Texas to join the coaching staff of the Sherman Baseball team as both Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach. A former Major League Baseball pitcher himself, Rhame brings a wealth of experience and talent to the team. Rhame, a graduate of Guyer High School and Grayson College, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. His professional career saw him play for the New York Mets, where he made his Major League Debu
Six-Run Fifth Inning Lifts Express Past El Paso Chihuahuas
The Express overcame an early deficit to defeat the El Paso Chihuahuas behind a six-run explosion in the fifth inning. Express starter Adrian Sampson battled through four innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks. The bullpen then took over, with five relievers combining for five innings of work. The Express used 5 relievers today after using 4 yesterday. Jonathan Hernandez (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless inning, striking out one. Antoine Kelley went 2/3 of a
Frisco RoughRiders 2024 Schedule & Results
Frisco RoughRiders 2024 season has kicked off and we have already seen the 13th largest crowd at Riders Field in franchise history. Be sure to mark your calendars and come out to cheer on the future stars of the Texas Rangers as they battle it out for the Texas League Championship. Let's dive into the dates and results of the 2024 schedule and see what awaits the RoughRiders on their journey to the Texas League championship! DateOpponentResultWinLossSaveRecord4/5/24@ Wind SurgeW 6-4S Jennings
Express Fall Short Despite Outhitting El Paso in 7-2 Loss
Express fans were eager to see Jack Leiter's second outing on the mound after his impressive debut where he struck out nine batters over five innings. While Leiter displayed flashes of brilliance again tonight, the Express ultimately fell to El Paso by a score of 7-2. Leiter Battles in Chilly Conditions: Leiter took the mound in El Paso where the temperature was a cool 59 degrees at first pitch. His fastball velocity was down a tick compared to his debut, but he still managed to strike out six