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Baseball Hall of Fame: Zero, zilch, nada, nobody

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Jack Morris won more games during the 80's than any other pitcher. (Photo courtesy of detnews.com )

Jack Morris won more games during the 80′s than any other pitcher in MLB. (Photo courtesy of detnews.com )

Today’s baseball Hall of Fame voting results were more about expressing the collective feeling against the steroid-era players, versus acknowledging those players that rightfully should be in the Hall of Fame.

While Tigers/Twins pitching ace Jack Morris doesn’t have statistical superiority to those already in the HOF, he DOES have numbers that have stood up over time. And for that reason, he deserves to be in.

Sports Medicine On The Road: The Boys of Summer

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(Photo courtesy of B. Somervell/Detroit TIgers)

While the World Series didn’t end in the way anyone wanted and the 2012 season is over, there will be many great memories from this team and this season.

One of those is memories is participating in the on-field flag ceremony during Game 3 of the World Series. More than 150 volunteers made their way down to Comerica Park for rehearsal earlier in the day and then came back well before the first pitch. While it’s a small part of the pre-game activities, there is nothing more special than unfurling the American flag on the field in front of a packed house, players and teams.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with the Detroit Sports Commission, visit here.

4 To Go

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a:   to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush

b :   to destroy completely

c :   to remove or take with a single continuous forceful action

d :   to remove from sight or consideration

e :   to drive or carry along with irresistible force

f :  to clear by repeated and forcible action

g :   to move across or along swiftly, violently, or overwhelmingly

h :   to win an overwhelming victory in or on

i :   to win all the games or contests of

 

GO TIGERS !!!

Triple Crown

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Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera has achieved something that most of us have not seen in our lifetime. With the conclusion of tonight’s MLB games, Cabrera is the first player in the past 45 years to win the baseball Triple Crown (.330 BA, 44 HR and 139 RBI). Only 14 others in the history of the game have done the same thing. The last player to win the Triple Crown was Carl Yastrzemski (Boston Red Sox CF) in 1967. For a sport steeped in so much tradition, this milestone is something very special and should be regarded as such.

 

Congratulations Miguel Cabrera !

Rusin Makes MLB Debut

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Former Divine Child standout pitcher Chris Rusin made his major league debut this week for the Chicago Cubs. Photo courtesy of Morry Gash/AP

Former Divine Child baseball player Chris Rusin made his major league debut this week with the Chicago Cubs after being called up from the Triple A Iowa Cubs of the Pacific Coast League.

Rusin pitched five innings, the Brewers led 1-0. He gave up just one hit, with four strikeouts and two walks on his 76-pitch debut. Chris also helped his own cause with a triple in his first major league at bat.

A 2005 graduate of Divine Child, Rusin was a significant contributor in three Catholic League Championships and two Division 2 state championships. Rusin went on to play for the University of Kentucky and was a 4th round pick of the Cubs in 2009.

Congratulations Chris!

Sports Medicine On The Road: JLWS

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The Junior League World Series begins Sunday. Top teams made up of 13-14 year olds from around the world are set to compete for the championship.

Oakwood Sports Medicine continues its provision of medical support for the tournament.

For a complete game schedule, visit http://www.cityoftaylor.com/worldseries/

Junior League World Series Set To Begin

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The 32nd annual Junior League World Series of baseball will be played August 12-18, 2012 at World Series Field in beautiful Heritage Park in Taylor, Michigan – the only place the prestigious event has been held.

The Junior League World Series is a spectacular weeklong international tournament for the best teams of 13- and 14-year-old baseball players from around the world. Founded in 1981, the Junior League World Series is the “older brother” of the Little League World Series held annually in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the best teams of 12-year-olds.

For information about the teams, tournament schedule and times, click here.

Oakwood Sports Medicine and Oakwood Heritage Hospital are proud to once again provide on-site medical services for the teams and participants during the Junior League World Series.

WSU Baseball Qualifies for NCAA Regional

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(Courtesy of Wayne State University ~ Athletics)

Wayne State Baseball earned a berth in the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament, their third consecutive appearance and fifth since 2005.

The Midwest Regional will be held on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. WSU is the host institution for the event. The Warriors will take on Northern Kentucky on Thursday.

Go Warriors!

Coast To Coast Tryouts

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 ATTENTION PLAYERS AGE 10-18!

Coast to Coast Baseball would like to invite you to represent the USA in competition in Puerto Rico, or work with top college coaches and pro scouts at one of our Arizona or Florida Camp & Showcase events hled at a MLB spring training complex. Since the summer of 2001, over 2,000 athletes from 46 different states have particiapted in our programs. Our alumni now compete at every level of collegiate baseball, and even professionally.

TRYOUTS  – You are invited to attend one of our upcoming tryout dates. At the tryout, our staff will evaluate your skills in four areas:  hitting, fielding, arm strength and speed.

HITTING CAMPS – In conjunction with many of the tryouts, we also conduct instructional hitting camps. The focus of the hitting camp is to help you improve your fundamentals as well as your mental approach as a hitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualify for the program and you will:

* Join an elite fraternity of college-bound athletes from around the country.

* Feel the thrill of representing the USA in international competition.

* Test your skills against some of the world’s top amateurs.

* Learn from experts who have played or coached at the collegiate or professional level.

* Learn about the college-recruiting process and what you can do to improve your chances of being    recruited.

* Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime baseball experience.

Check out Coast To Coast Athletics for dates in your area!

Since spots are limited for both tryouts and hitting camps, we strongly recommend you preregister on the website or by calling our office (740) 373-4455.

Tryout Only: $30.00

Hitting Camp Only : $50.00

Attend Both Events: $70.00 

Bring a buddy for free if you attend both events!