Breaking News - Huske signs with St. Joseph Mustangs, may start tonite's game

The B2R has confirmed Northwest's starting short stop has signed to play for the St. Joseph Mustangs during the 2013 season and will appear at tonight's game versus the Sedalia Bombers on June 22, 2013, at 7pm.  Fittingly, tonight's game will be a salute to Northwest Missouri State University and a huge crowd is expected.

Brandon Huske made the most of his opportunity after transferring to Northwest from St. Charles Community College for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Huske's glove work quickly earned him the starting short stop job in the 2013 NCAA regular season.  In 2013, Huske started all 49 games, batted .280, but broke the school's single season record for walks (45), had an additional 11 times he was hit by a pitch, for an amazing .467 on-base percentage.

Good luck to Brandon and Go Cats!!
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Cameron Bedard to be assistant coach of Long Beach Legends of SCCBL

Cameron Bedard recently completed an outstanding collegiate career with Northwest Missouri State University.  Cameron has since signed on as an assistant coach with the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League for the 2013 season.  So far in 2013, Long Beach is in first place of the SCCBL with a 17-6 overall record, a 6-0 conference record, and a .739 winning percentage.  As a team, Long Beach is batting .307, slugging .372, on-base percentage .408, a fielding percentage of .957, and an ERA 2.79.

Good luck to Coach Cam and his Long Beach Legends.

Go Cats!!
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Jacob Raffaele signs minor league contract with Intercounty Baseball League, London Majors

First time on the mound. Former Bearcat Pitcher Earns Save in Minor League Debut

It did not take former, Bearcat Jacob Raffaele long to find out if what he wanted was what he bargained for with his first appearance for the London Majors in Canada's, Intercounty Baseball League. With the lead going into the eighth inning against the undefeated, league leading Brantford Red Sox, Raffaele debuted by entering the 8th inning and finishing the ninth earning the save and a 6-4 win for the Majors.

After arriving late to miss the first couple of games for the Majors, Raffaele arrived in time to complete one practice with the Majors and attend the home opener last Friday. The Majors must have liked what they saw because he quickly was inserted against the five time, consecutive defending league champions, Red Sox with a 5-2 lead going into the eighth inning. Throwing 27 pitches, 17 for strikes and scattering 4 singles over two innings, Raffaele allowed 1 earned run with no walks evening the Majors record to 2-2. "I was nervous as all get out with a new team, new surroundings and facing the best team in the IBL, but I know I can pitch against anyone if I pitch ahead, locate down and change speeds," Raffaele stated. The former Bearcat is schedule to be given a start next week for the Majors. Raffaele commented, "I do not care where or when the coaching staff pitches me, I just want a chance and compete to help our team win ballgames."

Canada's Intercounty Baseball Minor League is rich in history, dating back over 90 years. The IBL has been in existence longer than the NFL or NBA. Today, the IBL fields eight teams throughout Southern Ontario showcasing some of the top independent minor league talent. The London Majors were founded in 1925, and are based in London, Ontario. They play their home games at the 5,200 seat Labatt Memorial Park. The Majors are nine time IBL Champions.

To date, Jacob has appeared in 6 games, has a 2-0 record, 1 start, 3.30 ERA, 1 save, 16.1 innings pitched, 13 strike-outs, and 5 walks.  Jacob's 13 strike-outs is good for 3rd on the team.  The London Majors are currently 11-6, good for 4.5 games back from first place.

You can follow Jacob and the London Majors by clicking on the link below:

http://londonmajors.pointstreaksites.com/view/londonmajors/home-page-281

Good luck to Jacob and his professional career.

Go Cats!!
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Steven Garber to play for the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League

Steven Garber is playing for the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League in 2013.  Steven started 43 games for the Bearcats, and appeared in 46 games, in 2013 NCAA season.  He played first base, batted .295, scored 25 runs, 41 hits, 10 doubles, 2 homers, 25 RBIs, .410 slugging percentage, 27 walks (plus 2 additional hit by pitches) with only 18 strike outs, on-base percentage of .412, and only committed one error for a remarkable fielding percentage of .998.

So far for the Long Beach Legends, Steven has started 6 games, batting .304, scored 4 runs, 7 hits, 1 double, 8 rbis, slugging .348, 2 walks, 4 strike outs, on-base percentage of .321, with a perfect fielding percentage.

Good luck to Steven this summer in the SCCBL.

Go Cats!!
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Patrick Brady to pitch for the St. Joseph Mustangs

Patrick Brady signed to pitch for the St. Joseph Mustangs right before the MINK season started in 2013.  Patrick completed 2013 with 11 appearances and 14.0 innings pitched, all in relief appearances, for the NWMSU Bearcats baseball team.  In 2011, Patrick both started and came in relief for the Bearcats.  So far for the Mustangs, Patrick has made 1 start and 1 relief appearance.  While Patrick has always been a lanky and athletic kid, the B2R has noticed he is putting on muscle on his 6'00" frame.  Extremely smart and talented, I can't wait to see Patrick in the fall with all the experiences and training he receives over the summer. 

Go Cats!!
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Carson Smith to be Bench Coach for the St. Joseph Mustangs

Carson Smith will be the bullpen coach of the St. Joseph Mustangs during the summer of 2013.  Carson sustained an arm injury during the 2013 NCAA season and only appeared in 2 games before shutting it down for the year.  Carson then signed on with the Mustangs to coach for the 2013 season.  So far in 2013, the St. Joseph Mustangs are 8-8 with a team ERA of 4.50.

Good luck to Carson and the St. Joseph Mustangs.

Go Cats!!
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