American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today’s edition, Robert Pannier features former Wichita Wingnuts and Texas AirHogs outfielder Jake Lucé, who returns to the diamond after two years away, […]
Making it to the major leagues, the highest level of professional baseball, is a significant accomplishment. Fewer than 20,000 humans have ever appeared in MLB, a small fraction of a percent of those who have suited in any professional capacity. Getting to The Show, even for a brief period of time, carries some weight in […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 10, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of left-handed pitcher Michael Gunn. Gunn put together a remarkable 2019 season with Cleburne, finishing the year 5-0 with a 3.11 ERA in 15 starts. The left-hander established a new American Association record for most starts in a season without taking a loss, surpassing […]
Sioux City, IA– The Sioux City Explorers today have announced the signing of RHP Nate Gercken. The 2020 season will be Gercken’s 6th season in professional baseball and second with the Sioux City Explorers. The Explorers continue to build a strong bullpen both from new parts and from parts that worked last season which saw […]
This Week in the Association is a program that gives fans insights from around the American Association, Independent Baseball’s premier league. Hosted by Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, the show not only examines the happenings with the St. Paul Saints, but also looks at events going on throughout the league.
Sioux City, IA– The Sioux City Explorers today have announced the signing of RHP AJ Nitzschke. Growing up in near by Lawton, Iowa, AJ Nitzschke was probably always meant to be a Sioux City Explorer. He played football, basketball and most importantly baseball for the Eagles of Lawton-Bronson. He was a four year starter for the Eagles […]
FARGO, N.D. — The RedHawks sold the contract of pitcher Grant Black to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Newport, Ark. native previously played for the Gateway Grizzlies in the Frontier League before joining the RedHawks organization this offseason. Black becomes the 80th RedHawks player since 1996 to have his contract sold to a […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Thursday the signing of right-handed pitcher Angelo Palumbo. Palumbo brings a robust international pedigree to Cleburne, having played professionally in the Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, and his native Venezuela. The 24-year old is currently pitching in the Caribbean Series with the Cardenales de Lara, representing Venezuela. He […]
Ben Yokley is entering his fourth season of professional baseball and first in independent ball with the Explorers. Yokley a National Honor Society student in high school, played his collegiate ball at the United States Air Fore Academy. He was a major contributor for the Falcons as he set a school record of 95 career pitching […]
Jairo Labourt will be playing in his ninth season of professional baseball and his first with the Sioux City Explorers. Labourt is a native of the Dominican Republic, he was signed at just 17 years old as an international free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011. Standing at 6’5, 234 pounds, Labourt is a […]
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Saltdogs have signed former MLB pitcher Dallas Beeler and re-signed lefty Kyle Kinman, the club has announced. Beeler appeared in five career MLB games – all starts – with the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and 2015, and the 30-year-old has nine years of professional experience after spending each of the last […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Nate Antone and catcher Adam Gauthier on Wednesday. Antone split time in the Can-Am League in 2019 with the Sussex County Miners and Quebec Capitales. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native combined for a 5.40 ERA in two starts and 12 relief appearances. Antone struck out 18 and allowed just one home run […]
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks re-signed infielder Correlle Prime and pitcher Tyler Pike Tuesday and signed former St. Paul Saints pitcher Todd Van Steensel. Prime, 25, appeared in 97 games for the RedHawks in 2019 and led the team with 18 home runs and 77 RBIs. He hit .312 over 385 at bats and […]
The St. Paul Saints were desperate last season at the beginning of July when they lost two infielders in the matter of two innings due to injury. They needed to make moves and fast. One of those signings turned out to be an integral part to their championship run in the form of power hitting […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Feb. 3, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of outfielder Angel Reyes. The Railroaders signed Reyes on July 25, 2019 following the conclusion of the All-Star break, and he quickly reasserted his position as one of the league’s most fearsome bats. Over the course of three games against the Chicago Dogs from […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed infielder Kevin Lachance and right-handed pitcher Jordan Kurokawa on Monday. After winning a roster spot out of spring training, Lachance hit .372 for the Goldeyes in 13 games, which included a seven-game hitting streak to open the season. The Clifton, Virginia native posted a .509 on-base percentage while serving on defence at first […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A power bat with Triple-A experience is headed to Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Canaries have signed infielder Gabriel Quintana for the 2020 season, the team announced Thursday. “We’re excited to have Gabriel. He can hit the ball to all fields; he’s got crazy power,” Canaries manager Mike Meyer said. “He’s […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 29, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Wednesday the signing of right-handed pitcher Alex Boshers. Boshers (pronounced Bo-SHEERS) enters 2020 as one of the most decorated pitchers in American Association history. His 36 career league wins ranks 12th all-time, while his 77 starts (T-14th) and 540.1 innings (12th) also crack the top 15 in […]
Sioux City, IA– The Sioux City Explorers today have announced the signing of RHP Matt Pobereyko. The 2020 season will be his fifth season of professional baseball and his second with the X’s. During the 2019 season Pobereyko proved to be the anchor for what was yet again another great Explorers bullpen. The 28 year […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — He owns one of the best pitching seasons in Sioux Falls Canaries history. Now Grady Wood is back in a Birds uniform, with a new responsibility. The Canaries have signed Wood for the 2020 season. In addition to joining the Birds’ pitching staff, Wood will also serve as the Canaries’ pitching […]
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lincoln Saltdogs have signed five players for the upcoming season, the club has announced. The new ‘Dogs are OF Axel Johnson, INF Yeiler Peguero, OF Zach Sullivan, RHP Justin Watland and RHP Carter Hope. Johnson, 27, has four years of professional experience and spent 2016-18 with Joplin and Cleburne in the […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes re-signed first baseman Kyle Martin on Tuesday. After joining the Goldeyes in early-June, Martin hit .275 with 14 home runs and 67 RBI (tied for 12th in the American Association) in 82 games played. The Greenville, South Carolina native added 60 runs scored, 19 doubles, 44 walks, and finished 15th in the […]
CLEBURNE, Tex. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The Cleburne Railroaders announced Monday the re-signing of infielder Chase Simpson. Simpson delivered a record-breaking 2019 season, establishing new franchise marks for single-season home runs and RBI. He finished the year with a .272/.390/.536 slash line, blasting 20 home runs and leading the American Association with 93 RBI. The Dallas native […]
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Lincoln Saltdogs have announced the hiring of hitting coach Tommy Gregg and bench coach Brad Weitzel to round out the coaching staff for the 2020 season. “We are excited to welcome Tommy & Brad to the Saltdogs team for the 2020 season,” said Saltdogs President/General Manager Charlie Meyer. “They both have […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The man they call “Pollo” is back with the Sioux Falls Canaries. Versatile left-hander Luis Pollorena is returning for a third season with the Birds, the club announced Thursday. “Luis is really really good, and he can throw in any situation.” Canaries manager Mike Meyer said. “He’ll be a big piece […]
Sioux City, IA– The Sioux City Explorers today have announced the signing of OF Ricky Ramirez Jr. The 2020 season will be his third season of professional baseball and his first with the X’s. Ramirez, was acquired by the Explorers on December 20th in a trade with the Florence Freedom, now the Florence Y’alls, in […]
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks announced the addition of four players Thursday — 117 days ahead of the team’s regular season opener. The RedHawks signed pitchers Sebastian Kessay, Brent Jones and Ryan Richardson. Infielder Trey Hair, who was recently acquired from the Sussex County Miners, also signed with Fargo-Moorhead. Sebastian Kessay, 26, has appeared in […]
He wasn’t even in the starting lineup on Opening Day. For the first month of the season he hit in the number nine spot in the order. In the middle of June he was moved up to the second, hitting behind arguably the best hitter in the league at the time, Max Murphy. When Murphy […]
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes re-signed right-handed pitcher Kevin Hilton and left-handed pitcher Justin Kamplain on Thursday. Hilton was an American Association All-Star last season, combining for a 4.40 ERA in 20 starts for the Goldeyes and the Texas AirHogs. The San Diego, California native finished third in the league with 133.0 innings in which he struck out 77, […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — One of the Sioux Falls Canaries’ most dependable arms is heading back to the Birdcage in 2020. Keaton Steele has re-signed with the Canaries, the club announced Tuesday. The hard-throwing right-hander is expected to move from the rotation to the bullpen in 2020. Birds manager Mike Meyer said Steele will compete […]
