Rodger’s Pick: Henry Urrutia, Right Fielder, Bowie Baysox See more Henry Urrutia pictures here. By Rodger M. Wood I knew that Baltimore Orioles’ 26-year old Cuban defector Henry Urrutia was a bonafide major league prospect in the first inning of the AA – Bowie game on Sunday against Altoona, when … Continue reading
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DeMatha and Paul VI Battle Again in WCAC Semi Final
By Rodger M. Wood With 35 seconds to go, the basketball rolled around the rim, looking dangerously close to going through for a three pointer and a tie 50-50 game, but as fate would have it in the last instance, the ball bounced out to make DeMatha winners, and grasped … Continue reading
If Heart and Desire Are Elements of the Criteria
Washington Nationals Prospect: J.P. Ramierez, OF by Rodger M. Wood While not listed among Baseball America or any other sports journal’s top 10 Washington Nationals minor league prospects, if the size of a player’s heart and desire to improve are part of the criteria, outfielder JP Ramierez is a sure … Continue reading
Rodger’s Top 10 2010 Division 1 High School Football Picks
By Rodger M. Wood There are definite signs portending its professionalization but high school football is still a game. As college football, I dread it ever losing that natural purity. I spent most of this past September and October at high school games, practices, and individual shoots photographing high school … Continue reading
Nationals Cuban Pitching Prospect Struggled in Fast A Carolina League Outing
By Rodger M. Wood Nationals $6 million signee and top Cuban pitching prospect, Yunesky Maya got off to a good start pitching three shutout innings in his Fast A – Carolina League debut at Potomac Sunday afternoon, but bothered by a blister on his throwing thumb, struggled with control issues … Continue reading
Rodger’s Pick: Kipp Schutz, Aberdeen Iron Birds
By Rodger M. Wood What A Difference A Year Makes! Hitting #2 in a strong 300 hitter loaded Aberdeen batting order, 22-year old left fielder Kipp Schutz is feasting off NY/PA League pitching with a 344 BA, 3 HR, and 27 RBI in 154 AB in 41 games played. The … Continue reading
Rodger's Pick Archieve
Archieve of 2007 and before Rodger’s Pick articles: Will ThomasJason PlaceTripper JohnsonAndrew PinckneyDavid KeltonGarrett OlsonJeremey West