Baseball
Mt. Lebanon pitcher David Shields signs with Kansas City Royals, forgoes college baseball
July 22, 2024
Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields is turning pro.
Norwin grads climbing college baseball ladder via transfer portal
July 20, 2024
A pair of former Norwin baseball players from the class of 2022 are changing college programs.
Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras wraps up highly decorated junior year
The postseason accolades have been pouring in for Bethel Park superstar athlete Ryan Petras.
Hempfield grad, Pitt pitcher Phil Fox drafted by White Sox in 7th round
July 15, 2024
Hempfield graduate Phil Fox can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to pitch in professional baseball.
Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields picked by Royals in 2nd round of MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kansas City Royals scouts came to Mt. Lebanon in April to watch David Shields pitch and stayed around to talk after he struck out 13 batters in a complete-game win.
Franklin Regional designated hitter emerges as all-state performer
Surprised wasn’t the right word, but Darren DeRiggi did not fully expect to have all-state honors arrive on his doorstep at the conclusion of high school baseball season.
Murrysville American Legion baseball hungry to finish season strong
July 8, 2024
Through the heat of the summer season, it was so far so good for the Murrysville American Legion baseball team.
High school notebook: Westmoreland players included in all-state softball, baseball selections
July 6, 2024
Westmoreland County had impressive representation on the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association All-State teams.
1st-time head coach Perry intent on turning around St. Joseph baseball team
July 4, 2024
After a 4-10 season this spring, the St. Joseph baseball team was in search of a new coach to lead the program. Athletic director Sally Ackerman and her staff believe they have found their man in Jordan Perry.
2024 Pa. State Baseball Coaches Association all-state team includes 44 players from WPIAL, City League
July 1, 2024
More than 40 WPIAL and City League baseball players earned all-state recognition Monday as chosen by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association.
Sewickley Academy baseball overcomes obstacles to earn playoff berth
June 30, 2024
The Sewickley Academy baseball team produced a successful squeeze play in 2024 at the end of its section schedule.
Eden Christian’s Caleb Emswiler caps memorable season with Class A player of the year honors
Caleb Emswiler capped an outstanding baseball career at Eden Christian Academy with a top individual honor.
2024 TribLive HSSN Baseball Player of the Year: Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields
June 29, 2024
David Shields will likely hear his name called at the MLB Draft in a couple of weeks, but the Mt. Lebanon senior isn’t counting the days. Instead, he’s in South Florida getting a start on his college education at Miami.
2024 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Baseball All-Stars
June 27, 2024
Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN baseball all-stars for the 2024 season.
With 1st-year coach, Mt. Pleasant American Legion baseball looks to build on solid foundation
June 24, 2024
After the Mt. Pleasant high school baseball team took first place in Section 4-3A with an 11-1 record this past season, the Mt. Pleasant American Legion baseball team, sponsored by Legion Post 446, is looking to build off of that success in District 31 play.
Thomas Jefferson baseball team reflects on 2024 season
June 23, 2024
Thomas Jefferson’s baseball team started out 12-0 this year and ended the regular season with a 17-2 overall record.
2024 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 22, 2024
This spring, those sitting at head of the baseball class had a chance to see two repeat district champions, an unexpected title run in a marathon WPIAL 3A championship game and another no-hitter in the Class 6A finals.
Penn-Trafford’s Ian Temple tabbed Tribune-Review Westmoreland Baseball Player of the Year
Player of the Year
Springdale’s John Hughes again named Valley News Dispatch Baseball Player of Year
John Hughes had a season to remember at Springdale in 2023, winning the WPIAL batting title to go with 78 strikeouts on the mound.
Eden Christian baseball team reflects on silver season
The Eden Christian Academy baseball program was wrapped in silver this season.
