Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Friday, 26 January 2024 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Meet The Buckeyes, Part 6: Playing For Now, And With An Eye On The Future….

The conclusion of our 'Meet The Team' series includes some more freshman recruits in 2024, along with those already a year committed to seeing their time as a Buckeye become manifest.
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Friday, 26 January 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Versailles Heats Up For Post-Season Run…Crushes DSJ By 45

They've won five of their last six games, and the Versailles girls literally ran away from Delphos St. John (above) with Thursday's 62-17 win. No one faces a tougher district draw in Division III. Read about them in Friday's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 25 January 2024 / Published in Features

“I Like Your Baseball Stories”…The Best Fungo Hitter I Ever Saw

The mid-winter boredom (cabin fever) has set in, promptly one reader to correspond over the recent baseball tale written about former player and manager, Billy Gardner.  He asked...if I had a favorite regarding the Cincinnati Reds.
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Tuesday, 23 January 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Tipp Slugs Past Stebbins, Thanks To Jackson Smith’s 22 Points….

They were up and down Tuesday, and afterwards coach Brock Moon said sometimes that happens in January.  But Tipp relied on Jackson Smith (above) and his season-high 22 points to finally put Stebbins away for their 13th win.
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Tuesday, 23 January 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU

Meet The Baseball Buckeyes, Part 5: More Core, And More New Faces….

Significant to the Buckeyes' start is the fact of health, and early production from names like Trey Lipsey and Mitch Okuley.  And can all the new faces pay dividends sooner, than later? It's opening day in 24 days. Read our latest installment of the Buckeyes 2024 baseball roster.