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MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run to be Held in Wenatchee

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100

The Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run competition is coming to Wenatchee this spring. The free event will be held at Paul Thomas Sr. Field on May 19 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and is sponsored locally by the Wenatchee AppleSox, Kimmel Athletic Supply, ESPN Radio 900 KKRT, and Biosports. Kids who sign up and [...]

WSU’s Top Run Producer Rounds out the Roster

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100

The core roster for the 2013 AppleSox is now set with the addition of six players, including one of the top two-way performers in college baseball. Washington State University outfielder/left-handed pitcher Jason Monda, Gonzaga infielder Brock Slavin, Pomona-Pitzer College infielder/right-handed pitcher Jake [...]

UCLA, USD, and Hawaii Providing Prep Recruits

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100

A group of top recruits from UCLA, University of San Diego, and the University of Hawaii will gain experience in Wenatchee this summer before beginning their college careers. Infielder Gosuke Katoh and outfielder Brett Stephens of UCLA, outfielder Hunter Mercado-Hood, infielder Trae Arbet, and right-handed pitcher [...]

AppleSox Add Pitching From WSU and UW

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Both sides of the Apple Cup rivalry will be represented on the AppleSox this summer. The team will receive right-handed pitcher Chris McDowell from Washington State University and right-handed pitcher Trevor Dunlap of the University of Washington.

McDowell, from Mount Vernon, has seen action out of the bullpen [...]

Returning Starter Highlights Latest Additions

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Another piece of the last year’s AppleSox roster will be back to help in the team’s search for a second straight West Coast League title. Returning left-handed pitcher Trevor Lubking of Pacific Lutheran University will be joined by Central Washington University outfielder Ethan Sterkel and Whitworth Universtiy right-handed pitcher Dan Sc [...]

Many Local Ties Among NWAACC Signees

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:38:44 +0100

A total of four players from three different Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges schools will be a part of the AppleSox in 2013. Wenatchee is receiving right-handed pitcher Beau Kerns and left-handed pitcher Mitch Yada from Wenatchee Valley Community College, infielder Stockton Taylor from Everett C [...]

Freshmen Added from Gonzaga and Portland

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:35:02 +0100

A duo of position players from West Coast Conference programs will wear an AppleSox uniform this summer. Gonzaga University is sending catcher Joey Harris and the University of Portland is providing outfielder Ryan Barr to be a part of the of the defending West Coast League champions.

“We have a long relationship [...]

Hawaii Providing Wenatchee Three Players

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:59:25 +0100

A pair of freshman along with a highly ranked recruit from the University of Hawaii will join the Wenatchee AppleSox this season. Left-handed pitcher/outfielder Quintin Torres-Costa, infielder Andre Real, and infielder Kean Wong are set to spend their summer in Wenatchee.

A product of Hilo, Hi, Torres-Co [...]

Dirtbag Duo Headed to Wenatchee

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:25:43 +0100

A storied college baseball program is providing players to the AppleSox for the first time as a catcher and pitcher from Long Beach State will be a part of the team in 2013. Catcher Eric Hutting along with left-handed pitcher J.C. Cloney are set to play in Wenatchee this summer.

The school’s official ni [...]

Alley Café New AppleSox Concession Operator

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:35:53 +0100

An expanded menu highlights the AppleSox new partnership with the Alley Café as the team’s new concession provider at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

“We are excited to be involved with the AppleSox. We are huge baseball fans and we look forward to being part of the ballpark experience in Wenatchee,” said [...]

UC Irvine Trio Added to 2013 Roster

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:16:13 +0100

The Wenatchee AppleSox will feature two position players and a pitcher from UC Irvine this summer. Infielder Connor Spencer, infielder Grant Palmer, and right-handed pitcher Andrew Morales are set to join the AppleSox.

The Anteaters have consistently provided players to the AppleSox since Mike Gillespie w [...]

Thurling Hired as AppleSox New Radio Voice

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:51:32 +0100

A new voice will be behind the microphone this season as Spencer Thurling has been hired as the AppleSox new radio broadcaster. Thurling will announce every AppleSox game on the team’s radio home 560 KPQ and online at www.kpq.com.

“I’m excited for the opportunity and I can’t wait for the sea [...]

AppleSox Announce 2013 Schedule

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0100

The AppleSox have finalized the 2013 schedule, with the team’s fourteenth season beginning at home on June 5th against the Corvallis Knights in a rematch of the 2012 West Coast League Championship Series. The team will play a 58-game schedule that includes 31 home games.

The 2013 AppleSox MVP cards have arrived!

Each MVP card costs just $20 and entitles the cardholder to four general
admission tickets to any AppleSox game in 2013.

These MVP cards make GREAT GIFTS for the holidays.
& [...]

AppleSox Coach Offering Offseason Instruction

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0100

AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs is now offering individual or group baseball instruction at Wenatchee’s Sportsplex. Since joining the AppleSox in 2001, he has led the team to six league championships and is a four-time recipient of the WCL's Coach of the Year Award.

Knaggs served as Wenatchee High S [...]

AppleSox Ranked #6 in Nation

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:27:25 +0100

Wenatchee finished the season number 6 in the end-of-season rankings, compiled by Allan Simpson of Perfect Game USA. The Sox, who won the West Coast League Championship August 18th, finished 41 and 19 for the season.

Perfect Game called the Sox season a “mastery of the West Coast League”. They also listed right handed p [...]

AppleSox Win 5th WCL Championship

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:06:06 +0100

Sparks helps the Wenatchee AppleSox down the Corvallis Knights 8-3

Taylor Sparks knocked in three runs, sparking the Wenatchee AppleSox (4-2) to an 8-3 victory over the Corvallis Knights (3-2) on Saturday at Paul Thomas Field at Wenatchee. He homered in the fourth inning.

WENATCHEE WINS PLAYOFF GAME #1!

jcorcoran@applesox.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:30:23 +0100

WENATCHEE WINS PLAYOFF GAME NUMBER ONE!

The Wenatchee AppleSox held off a ninth inning rally by Corvallis to hang on and beat the Knights 9 to 8 in West Coast League championship series play Wednesday night. The [...]