Baseball

Penn-Trafford Junior Legion players watch from the dugout during the regional tournament at Homer City on July 25.

Bushy Run, Penn-Trafford complete strong Legion seasons

August 7, 2022

If anything was learned about the Bushy Run American Legion and Penn-Trafford Junior American Legion programs in 2022, it’s that the future is bright and the programs remain strong.

Kiski Area baseball coach Aaron Albert hits groundballs to his team during a 2021 practice.

Citing schedule concerns, Kiski Area baseball coach steps down after 4 seasons

July 27, 2022

Citing growth in his real estate career, particularly as it pertains to increased responsibilities in the spring housing market, Aaron Albert resigned Wednesday as Kiski Area head baseball coach after four seasons with the program.

Hampton’s Vince Matthews drives in a run against Fox Chapel during the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL baseball alignment

July 25, 2022

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Bushy Run’s Gavin Good rounds third and scores on a double by Chuck Fontana during Game 1 of the District 31 semifinals July 9 at Penn-Trafford.

Strong season for Bushy Run Legion baseball ends 1 win from state tournament

July 24, 2022

When Bushy Run American Legion manager Scott Peyman talked about his team prior to the season, he did so glowingly.

Penn Hills celebrates winning the championship of the Pony A Division of the CitiParks RBI League.

Penn Hills Pony League baseball team caps off strong season with championship

Mason Wade felt the Penn Hills Pony A team was in the middle of what would be a good run. By the time the championship game rolled around July 18 against Squirrel Hill, Wade was confident.

Bethel Park’s David Kessler celebrates his double against Selinsgrove during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game June 17 at Penn State.

Seniors leave championship legacy with Bethel Park baseball program

July 23, 2022

The seniors on the 2022 Bethel Park championship baseball team enjoyed tremendous success in their varsity careers.

Shaler’s Bryan Rincon was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Shaler’s Bryan Rincon drafted in 14th round by Phillies

July 19, 2022

Bryan Rincon made quite an impact in the two years he spent at Shaler.

Blackhawk graduate Michael Turconi, a redshirt junior this past season with the Wake Forest baseball team, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the MLB Draft on July 19, 2022.

Blackhawk grad Michael Turconi selected by Toronto Blue Jays in 15th round

Michael Turconi is among the latest Western Pennsylvania products to be selected in the 2022 MLB Draft.

Queens University pitcher Tanner Jacobson, an Allderdice graduate, was drafted in the 10th round of the MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals draft former Allderdice pitcher Tanner Jacobson in 10th round

Allderdice graduate Tanner Jacobson on Monday became the first player in the short history of Queens University baseball to be picked in the MLB Draft.

Cam Weston pitches for Michigan against Texas Tech on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Baltimore Orioles draft former Canon-McMillan pitcher Cameron Weston

July 18, 2022

Former Canon-McMillan star Cameron Weston, who helped win WPIAL and PIAA baseball titles in 2018, was selected Monday in the eighth round of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.

Penn State’s Matt Wood, a Pine-Richland grad, was selected in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Brewers on July 18, 2022.

‘Commander on the field,’ ex-Pine-Richland, Penn State catcher Matt Wood selected in 4th round by Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers selected former Pine-Richland and Penn State catcher Matt Wood in the fourth round of the MLB Draft on Monday, perhaps impressed by the take-charge attitude he has cultivated throughout his baseball career.

North Allegheny’s Cole Young is the sixth WPIAL player in eight years picked in the first round of the MLB Draft.

Seattle Mariners select North Allegheny’s Cole Young in 1st round of MLB Draft

July 17, 2022

Cole Young was introduced to the baseball world as an MLB Pitch, Hit & Run winner in 2014, hinting then that the 10-year-old from Franklin Park might have a bright future ahead.

Young Township second baseman Nicholas Reeping attempts to turn a double play in the District 31 American Legion semifinals against Bushy Run.

Latrobe, Young Township, Bushy Run open Region 7 tournament Saturday

July 15, 2022

After the District 31 American Legion Championship game on Wednesday, Latrobe coach Jason Bush and Young Township coach Ryan Staats both agreed that the title game was a tune-up for what they will face Saturday in the start of the Region 7 tournament.

North Allegheny’s Cole Young is projected to go in the first round of the MLB Draft.

MLB Draft ‘starting to feel real’ for North Allegheny’s Cole Young

July 14, 2022

Rather than fly to Los Angeles, Cole Young will spend Sunday closer to home, watching the MLB Draft on television, maybe from his house in Franklin Park. The recent North Allegheny graduate was invited to attend draft festivities on the West Coast, but the likely first-round pick wasn’t lured by the bright lights.