Through the Eyes of a Patriots Fan: The Infield Fly Rule and the Somerset Patriots
The Infield Fly rule is defined in rule 2.00 by describing it, and then later on to explain the reason(s) the batter is out is stated with rule 6.05e. I have been coaching for many years, starting with the T-ball level up to Babe Ruth League. At one time I was also responsible for assigning […]
As Atlantic Season Opens, Kirk and Other Owners Eye Spanning USA With Two Eight-Team Divisions
April 27, 2012 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
When Sugar Land inaugurated its lavish new ballpark near Houston on Thursday, the Skeeters helped usher in the 20th season of this improbable success known as Independent Baseball. Two decades of professional play apart from the major leagues is quite an accomplishment for those who have given their sweat and their dollars, but I feel I can safely […]
Shuffle Leading to Three Dominant Indy Leagues
October 21, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
While a last minute change of heart apparently has kept the American Association from becoming a super-sized league approaching 20 teams, it is becoming increasingly apparent when all of the dominos have stopped falling sometime in the next couple of months Independent Baseball will have three dominate circuits. The non-affiliated brand of professional baseball started […]
