OMAHA, Neb. – During his eight-year career in the major leagues, Jedd Gyorko played in some of the finest and history-driven baseball cathedrals in the nation. Dodgers Stadium has more than twice the capacity of Charles Schwab Field, where WVU (46-15) will continue its march through ...
It was easy to break into baseball-speak after Heidi Metheny and her husband Greg delivered their news to members of the Monongalia County Board of Education on Tuesday night. Stepping up to the plate. Hitting a grand slam. Pitching a perfect game. Rounding the bases after a ...
MORGANTOWN -- Jedd Gyorko takes a left turn each morning on his way to work. It’s a left onto 2040 Gyorko Drive, the street named in his honor that leads to WVU’s Kendrick Family Ballpark. “I guess I don’t really think about that too often,” the former major league slugger ...
MORGANTOWN — Grant Hussey will go about his business today as usual even though he is just two mighty home run swings away from history. “That’s how he always handles himself,” WVU head baseball coach Randy Mazey said. “He’s quiet and humble. He comes to the ballpark like ...
GRANVILLE — David Carpenter carved his own unique path to Major League Baseball, and now that his playing days are behind him, he’s in a position to help others do the same. Carpenter, a former six-year MLB relief pitcher, is in his first season managing the West Virginia Black Bears ...
WHEELING — Three honored prep and college athletes, including two who played professionally, plus a highly successful high school coach and honored prep athlete will be recognized in the 18th class of Legends of Ohio Valley Athletic Conference schools. The five Legends selections will be ...