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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Monday, 17 February 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Some Words On Area Boys’ Coaches…

With the boys basketball tournament just days away, who are the contenders, and who are the men (Marion Local's Kurt Goettemoeller, above) who have put them in position to be there.  Some thoughts....!
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Monday, 17 February 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Pitching Punished In Phoenix…Drop Finale, 17-10

They came home from a disappointing three-game opening set in the desert with an all-too-obvious conclusion...that for three games in three days this team didn't pitch very well.  They have four days to reset before facing better competition in Jacksonville.
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Sunday, 16 February 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

From Phoenix: Readers And Opening Weekend…And How Kinnick Stadium Got Its Name

To the question about how many people pay attention to college baseball and the Buckeyes, we’re pleased to share your emails and texts received in just two days, here in Phoenix. Phoenix, AZ – I smiled over the emails following Friday night’s opening of the 2025 NCAA baseball season here in Phoenix. Smiled, because people
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Saturday, 15 February 2025 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Fall Short Again…Lose In Bottom Of 9th To ASU

Opportunities abound, as do hard lessons.  The Buckeyes fall short for a second straight day with a 7-6 loss to Arizona State in game 2 of the opening weekend series.
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Saturday, 15 February 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

From Phoenix: The Golden Age…When Willie Played

There is a sense of baseball the way baseball used to be here in Phoenix this weekend.  Old school, old names, and grass.  And not the kind you smoke. Phoenix, AZ – I took a walk long before first pitch Friday evening. I took some notes (I always do), some photos (I always do), and