Category Archives: Australian Baseball League

Albernaz replaces Ruiz as Hot Rods manager

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Craig Albernaz will manage the Bowling Green Hot Rods this year instead of Reinaldo Ruiz, the team announced. Ruiz was slated to return for a fourth season at the helm of the Hot Rods, but the Tampa Bay Rays reassigned … Continue reading →

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Ex-Midwest Leaguers lead Brisbane to ABL title

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Brisbane Bandits won their second consecutive Australian Baseball League title Saturday, with several former Midwest Leaguers playing key roles. The biggest contribution came from starting pitcher Kramer Champlin, who gave up only one hit — a solo homer by … Continue reading →

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Aussies in the Midwest League include two current managers

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

With the Australian Baseball League Championship Series set to begin Friday, this seems like a good time to write about notable Aussies in the Midwest League — something I’ve been wanting to do since learning two Australia natives will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Baseball League, Beloit Snappers, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Dayton Dragons, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | 2 Comments

Choi named ABL player of the week

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Seattle Mariners prospect Ji-Man Choi was named the Australian Baseball League player of the week after hitting .350 (7-for-20) with 2 HR and 5 RBI during the last week of December. Choi, a first baseman, is hitting .326 with 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Baseball League, Clinton LumberKings, Great Lakes Loons, Lake County Captains, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, South Atlantic League, West Michigan Whitecaps, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | 1 Comment