chasing the dream

Chasing The Dream: The Vinnie Catricala Story and Interview

January 21, 2013 // 0 Comments

Vinnie Catricala has rose quickly through the Mariners system going from an under the radar prospect to the Mariners 2011 minor league player of the year. With spring training right around the corner, Catricala is prepared to enter his second major league camp. With a strong showing, 2013 could be the year Catricala makes his debut in the major leagues. In this installment of Chasing The Dream, we take a look at Catricala's rise from a 50th rounder to being on the cusp of his big league debut. [...]

Chasing The Dream: The Steven Wright Story and Interview

January 13, 2013 // 1 Comment

Today we feature Steven Wright who looks to someday write his name among the list of another prestigious major league club, the knuckleball club. Over the course of baseball history, many have tried and but few have perfected the craft of the knuckleball. [...]

Chasing The Dream:The Jimmy Nelson Story and Interview

January 7, 2013 // 1 Comment

As we inch closer to start of spring training our next feature takes a look at Jimmy Nelson as he inches himself closer to becoming the next member of the Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation. Nelson, who has looked up to Roger Clemens has the makings of a power pitcher just like "The Rocket" on the mound. [...]

Looking Back On 2012

December 30, 2012 // 1 Comment

As we turn the page and close out 2012 we want to take a look back on the players we featured this year and take a look at their final statistics. These players will begin a [...]

Chasing The Dream: The Josh Conway Story and Interview

December 16, 2012 // 7 Comments

Over the last five years, ten Coastal Carolina University baseball players have been drafted in the first ten rounds of the draft. Among those is pitcher Josh Conway who was drafted in the 4th round by the Chicago Cubs. If it wasn't for a mid-season injury, which resulted in Tommy John surgery, Conway could have been drafted much higher. [...]

Chasing The Dream: The Josh Osich Story and Interview

August 10, 2012 // 2 Comments

While 2012 will always be listed as his first full season in professional baseball it doesn't mean that Josh Osich hasn't had his share of baseball experiences. Before he turned professional the young left hander has already been through more than some professionals in a career. [...]