Monthly Archives: July 2017

Vinsky named GLIAC Freshman of the Year

On the heels of Northwood’s most successful baseball season in program history, the Timberwolves were awarded several individual honors in the All-GLIAC polls recently. Northwood coach Jordan Bischel was named GLIAC Coach of the Year, while the Timberwolves’ Tyler Jandron was named Pitcher of the Year, and NU’s David Vinsky was named Freshman Player of...
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Daniel Jipping Drafted By Colorado Rockies

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Daniel Jipping put his faith in the right place. He also put a number of baseballs into orbit. Jipping, a Central Michigan junior, was selected by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in the Major League Baseball Draft. He leaves Sunday for Boise, Idaho, where he will join the organization’s short-season Class...
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Steven Ring Picks Up All-American Honors

Sophomore catcher Steven Ring set records during a breakout 2017 season for the Hillsdale College baseball team. Friday afternoon, he found out he will eventually, join the distinguished list of athletes with a photo in the sports complex basement. Ring was named honorable mention All-American by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. He earned his honor...
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Pittsburgh pursues Manasa’s pitching potential

Alex Manasa proudly represented Farmington High School last June in the annual prep all-star game at Comerica Park in Detroit. Manasa now has his sights set on someday showcasing his talents in another major league stadium. The 2016 Farmington grad hopes it's at plush PNC Park in Pittsburgh, whose hometown Pirates selected him in the 11th...
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