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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Saturday, 26 March 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Freshman Pettorini Gives Buckeyes Early, Youthful Lift

Ohio State's freshman second baseman is from good baseball stock, and delivering some unpredicted, predictable results with early playing time.
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Saturday, 26 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

College, High School Baseball, Could Use A Change Of Calendar

As temperatures hover around the actual freezing mark this weekend, it brings more focus on a need for change - baseball should be played later in the spring - summer - in better weather.
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Friday, 25 March 2022 / Published in Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Wind, Purdue Upend Buckeyes In Big Ten Opener

The weather was horrid...on a brutal day to pitch, catch, bat, field, or do almost anything baseball, Purdue upended the Buckeyes (and pitcher Jake Johnson, below) after their fast early start to take the Big Ten opener, 7-5.
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Wednesday, 23 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Press Pros Area Girls COTY For 2022…Is Tim Hegemier

He led New Knoxville to the 2022 OHSAA Division IV girls championship game, and in his 17 years with the Rangers established a basketball legacy that will endure, despite his recent retirement.  Coach Tim Hegemier is our Press Pros 2022 area Coach of The Year in girls basketball.
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Tuesday, 22 March 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Overture Over…OSU Tunes Up For Purdue With WSU Win

Welcome sight...Sophomore Kade Kern (below) sparked a 7-5 Buckeye win over Wright State Tuesday with a 3 for 4 performance, a pair of doubles, and scored twice. Read more about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros.