Here are your News and Notes for July 11th.
Myles Christian forgoes Mariners to head to Middle Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2017 Blue Raider recruiting class has been solidified as one of the best in program history after top prospect Myles Christian decided to forego becoming a Seattle Mariner to enroll at Middle Tennessee this upcoming fall.
Christian, who is the top-ranked outfielder in Mississippi, was drafted by the Mariners in the 18th round with the 543rd pick in the 2017 MLB Draft June 13. The Olive Branch, Miss., native said that the MT coaching staff was a big factor in deciding to come to school at MT.
“I chose to come to Middle Tennessee because of the amazing facilities and the coaching staff,” said Christian. “I also wanted a chance to improve my craft on the baseball field.”
Northeastern’s Ryan Solomon spending summer in NECBL
Southborough – Southborough native Ryan Solomon could take time off from baseball in the summer if he wished, but he is not interested in doing that.
Solomon, who graduated from Algonquin Regional High School in 2015 and was named to ESPN Boston’s All-State team his senior year, is now a rising junior on the Division 1 Northeastern Huskies baseball team. Instead of taking a break from the baseball this summer, he is playing for the Mystic Schooners of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL).
“It’s exciting,” Solomon said. “It’s a really competitive league. Everyone here is competitive. The pitching is really good, so it’s definitely fun to be down here.”
Franklin Pierce’s Goss thriving in his role as lefty specialist for Mystic Schooners
Groton — In his role as lefty specialist out of the bullpen, Adam Goss receives his share of ribbing.
That’s what happens when your typical job is to face one batter and then head to the dugout before breaking a good sweat.
There’s a nickname for a relief pitcher fitting that description: LOGO
Lefty One Guy Only.
