Only 7 days until Matt and I depart for Palmer, and we will be busy right up to the day we leave the lower 48. Matt's Millersville Marauders will be playing in the Division 2 World Series in Cary North Carolina. Millersville defeated Mercyhurst to advance to the world series. The Marauders will play Mount Olive Saturday at 5pm eastern time. You can listen to Matt live on www.millersvilleathletics.com/msbn.
I have been busy broadcasting for Western Illinois. We are currently on a 10 day trip in the Dakotas. We only took 1 of 4 against North Dakota State which was a let down for us but we will look to rebound in a first round game against Oral Roberts on Thursday in Sioux Falls South Dakota at 2pm central time. You can listen live at http://www.goleathernecks.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?&&&DB_OEM_ID=12000
We can not wait to head up to Alaska and broadcast for the Miners this season. Pete is assembling a great roster and there is a lot of excitement as the Miners get ready to defend their championship from last season. When you walk into Hermon Brothers Field this summer you will notice a brand new concession stand. The crew worked hard to build it this offseason and it looks amazing. Here is some work that we have done this spring.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSV8K--Vgi8&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?SPSID=49929&SPID=4943&DB_OEM_ID=12000&v=P4-3f3-11q0
For Matt Dudas, Im Michael Broskowski thanks for reading and as always go Miners!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Randomness
-The Athletes In Action Fire will play most of their 2011 schedule on the road. With the Alaska (Fairbanks) Goldpanners not participating in a full league schedule this season, the AIA Fire will play on the road to save teams from traveling up to Fairbanks to only play one team. The Fire will only play 6 games at their "home field" this season. The Fire will play the Goldpanners in non-league games from June 27th through July 1st at Growden Memorial Park, with June 28th being the official Midnight Sun game.
-The Anchorage Bucs will feature the nephew of a former big leaguer. Ty Afenir an infielder from the University of Washington has the bloodlines. Ty's Uncle Troy Afenir was a catcher who played in the Major Leagues for six years with three different teams. Troy Afenir played his first Major League season in 1987 with the Houston Astros. Afenir went on to play for the Oakland Athletics and then eventually the Cincinnati Reds in his last season in the Major Leagues. Troy Afenir posted a career .190 batting average in the Major League but socked 114 career homers in 10 minor league seasons. Troy Afenir's brother Steven was drafted in the 40th round in 1991 by the Philadelphia Phillies. Steve's son Buck played college baseball at Kansas and is now a Houston Astro's farm hand. Tom Afenir spent two seasons catching in the Cleveland Indians organization in the mid 90's. The bloodlines done stop there for Ty Afenir, his father played collegiate baseball at the division one level for BYU. I will need a family tree to remember this for future broadcasts this season.-Peninsula Oilers have dipped into the international pool of talent around college baseball. The Oilers have signed Kevin St. Luce a pitcher from Nova Southeastern University. St Luce is a Virgin Island native. There has been 13 Major League Baseball players from the Virgin Islands. Callix Crabbe being the most recent native to reach the Major Leagues, with the San Diego Padres in 2008. The Oilers will feature a pitcher from Brazil. Gabrial Asakura out of Cal State LA is a native of San Paulo, Brazil. There have been a few minor league players from Brazil but never any Major Leaguers. Major League baseball now sponsors an academy in Brazil. Baseball is truly a global game.
We will be having some feature stories and interviews upcoming on our blog. Next we will start to preview some of the opposing teams in the Alaska Baseball League! GO MINERS!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Alumni Report #1
This will be a weekly feature to take a look at how some former Mat-su Miners are performing in professional baseball.
Owen Dew (2009)-Is currently 1-3 with 4.58 ERA in 6 appearances with the Midwest League Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians Low A). His last outing came on May 2nd where he recored 4 scoreless innings against the Lansing Lugnuts. Dew Struck out 4 and only walked 1.
Steve Domecus (2008)-the former Virginia Tech catcher is currently playing for the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers Low A) in the Midwest League. Domecus is hitting .350 with 2 home runs and 6 runs driven in, in 12 games. Steve went 3 for 4 with a run and a run driven in against Lansing on April 27th.
Garret Richards (2008)-Richards has ascended quickly in the Angels system. Richards has jumped 3 levels in 2 seasons, starting this year at Double A Arkansas playing for former Mat-su Miners Manager Bill Mosiello. Richards currently 2-0 with 3.91 ERA in 4 starts. Texas League Opponents are hitting just .244 off of the former Oklahoma Sooner.
Kyle Jensen (2008)-Jensen starting the season off on a tear for the Jupiter Hammerheads (Florida Marlins High A). Kyle is tied for first in pitcher friendly Florida State League with 7 home runs. Jensen is also 3rd in the league in batting average at a .378 clip. The St Mary alumnus has driven in 26 runs this season in 26 games.
Max Peterson (2008) -The former San Jose State Spartan is off to a slow start this season with a 1-1 record and 9.00 ERA in relief for the Stockton Ports (Oakland A's High A) In the California League.
Jason Erickson (2008)-Erickson the former Washington Huskies hurler is currently pitching for the Bradenton Marauders (Pittsburgh Pirates High A) of the Florida State League. Erickson has appeared in 6 games for Bradenton going 1-0 with a save and has a 4.80 ERA.
Jermey Erben (2008)-Erben is 0-1 with 2 saves and a 4.70 ERA in 7 appearances. Erben recorded his last save on April 29th against Lake County going 2 innings and striking out 4.
Clayton Elhert (2009) -Ehlert has become one of the premier closers in the Midwest League pitching for the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians Low A). Ehlert is third in the league with 7 saves. He is 0-1 this season with a minuscule 0.87 ERA in 7 appearances. Midwest League opponents are hitting just .167 of the former Texas A&M Aggie.
In a few days on our second installment of the Alumni Report we will take a look at how the classes of 2007 and 2006 are fairing in the professional ranks.
Owen Dew (2009)-Is currently 1-3 with 4.58 ERA in 6 appearances with the Midwest League Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians Low A). His last outing came on May 2nd where he recored 4 scoreless innings against the Lansing Lugnuts. Dew Struck out 4 and only walked 1.
Steve Domecus (2008)-the former Virginia Tech catcher is currently playing for the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers Low A) in the Midwest League. Domecus is hitting .350 with 2 home runs and 6 runs driven in, in 12 games. Steve went 3 for 4 with a run and a run driven in against Lansing on April 27th.Garret Richards (2008)-Richards has ascended quickly in the Angels system. Richards has jumped 3 levels in 2 seasons, starting this year at Double A Arkansas playing for former Mat-su Miners Manager Bill Mosiello. Richards currently 2-0 with 3.91 ERA in 4 starts. Texas League Opponents are hitting just .244 off of the former Oklahoma Sooner.Kyle Jensen (2008)-Jensen starting the season off on a tear for the Jupiter Hammerheads (Florida Marlins High A). Kyle is tied for first in pitcher friendly Florida State League with 7 home runs. Jensen is also 3rd in the league in batting average at a .378 clip. The St Mary alumnus has driven in 26 runs this season in 26 games.Max Peterson (2008) -The former San Jose State Spartan is off to a slow start this season with a 1-1 record and 9.00 ERA in relief for the Stockton Ports (Oakland A's High A) In the California League.Jason Erickson (2008)-Erickson the former Washington Huskies hurler is currently pitching for the Bradenton Marauders (Pittsburgh Pirates High A) of the Florida State League. Erickson has appeared in 6 games for Bradenton going 1-0 with a save and has a 4.80 ERA.Jermey Erben (2008)-Erben is 0-1 with 2 saves and a 4.70 ERA in 7 appearances. Erben recorded his last save on April 29th against Lake County going 2 innings and striking out 4.
Clayton Elhert (2009) -Ehlert has become one of the premier closers in the Midwest League pitching for the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians Low A). Ehlert is third in the league with 7 saves. He is 0-1 this season with a minuscule 0.87 ERA in 7 appearances. Midwest League opponents are hitting just .167 of the former Texas A&M Aggie.In a few days on our second installment of the Alumni Report we will take a look at how the classes of 2007 and 2006 are fairing in the professional ranks.
About the Broadcasters
Michael Broskowski, Junior Western Illinois University
A native of Jefferson Wisconsin, is in his first year at Western Illinois University after transferring from Kirkwood Community College. While at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids where he broadcasted for the Volleyball, Women's, and Men's Basketball teams. Last summer Michael was the number 2 broadcaster for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Los Angeles Angels single A team in the Midwest League. At Western Illinois he currently handles the broadcasts for Volleyball,Women's Basketball, and Baseball.
Matt Dudas, Junior Millersville University
A native of Towamencin, Pennsylvania. Dudas currently is the broadcaster for Millersville University Basketball teams and baseball team. Dudas covers other sports at Millerville for the Marauder Sports Broadcasting Network. Matt is also a member for the Millersville golf team which competes at the division 2 level in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Matt also was the broadcaster for American Legion games on the radio near his home town.
A native of Jefferson Wisconsin, is in his first year at Western Illinois University after transferring from Kirkwood Community College. While at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids where he broadcasted for the Volleyball, Women's, and Men's Basketball teams. Last summer Michael was the number 2 broadcaster for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Los Angeles Angels single A team in the Midwest League. At Western Illinois he currently handles the broadcasts for Volleyball,Women's Basketball, and Baseball.
Matt Dudas, Junior Millersville University
A native of Towamencin, Pennsylvania. Dudas currently is the broadcaster for Millersville University Basketball teams and baseball team. Dudas covers other sports at Millerville for the Marauder Sports Broadcasting Network. Matt is also a member for the Millersville golf team which competes at the division 2 level in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Matt also was the broadcaster for American Legion games on the radio near his home town.
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