SMU alum and Coaching & Player Development Assistant for the Pittsburgh Pirates Jake Mencacci (right) poses with Miguel Perez, a friend and mentor who served as his manager in Greensboro, N.C.. The photo is taken when Perez won the Chuck Tanner Award in 2020 for the most outstanding coach. Former Cardinal finds dream job with Pirates (4/14/2021)
Jake Mencacci (class of 2018) grew up with either a baseball glove or a hockey stick in his hand.
When he came to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, he served as catcher on the Cardinal baseball team while studying business management and marketing all while dreaming of a career in sports, preferably baseball or hockey.
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Gyorko Named Manager of Black Bears
Jedd Gyorko taking over as West Virginia Black Bears Manager in the organizations inaugural season in the MLB Draft League
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Apr 12, 2021
On Monday, Jedd Gyorko was named the manager of the West Virginia Black Bears for 2021.
“It’s only fitting to have someone who has meant so much to baseball in our region lead our hometown team in our first year in the MLB Draft League. From his early days bringing state championships to University High, to his record-breaking performances at WVU to his great success at the game’s highest stage, Jedd played the game the right way and will be bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to lead our young squad of MLB-hopefuls,” said Matt Drayer, General Manager of the Black Bears in a release by the organization.
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Bucs Dugout Talks with . Mike Burrows
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At first glance, it might seem like a tough choice for a young baseball player. On the one hand, there’s a Division 1 school that wants to give you a full ride. On the other, major league scouts are very high on you.
For Mike Burrows (@mtburrows), however, the choice was easy.
“I stuck with my number,” says the 21-year-old righty starter. He had a figure in mind that, if an MLB team met it, would lead him to pro ball rather than the scholarship that the University of Connecticut was offering.