Category Archives: Bakersfield Blaze

Billy Hamilton sets new single-season record for stolen bases

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton set a new record for stolen bases in a single season by swiping four bags Tuesday, giving him 147 for the year. The previous record was held by Vince Coleman, who stole 145 bases for … Continue reading →

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Clinton’s Shipers no-hits West Michigan

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

The last time a no-hitter was thrown in the Midwest League, the Clinton LumberKings were the victims. On Wednesday, it was their turn to do the no-hitting. LumberKings lefty Jordan Shipers threw all nine innings of the no-hitter against the … Continue reading →

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USA routs World 17-5 in All-Star Futures Game

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Believe it or not, the World team led 4-0 at one point during yesterday’s All-Star Futures Game. That was before the U.S. team’s bats woke up. The U.S. Futures beat the World Futures 17-5, led offensively by a pair of … Continue reading →

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Former Dragon Hamilton steals 100th base of season

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

In 135 games with the Dayton Dragons last year, Cincinnati Reds prospect Billy Hamilton stole 103 bases. He stole his 100th base of the season on September 3. This year he’s blowing away that pace — not to mention every … Continue reading →

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