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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Sunday, 20 February 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

“It Starts On The Mound…”, And Interpretations, Thereof

One of the toughest things in baseball is to learn the difference in throwing, and 'pitching'.  And once you get it down, it's like working a crossword puzzle from 60 feet, 6 inches.
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Saturday, 19 February 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Improve To 2-0 In Total Win Over Indiana State

For the second day in a row the Buckeyes showed their mettle, some muscle, and a glimpse of a deep bullpen in an impressive win over Indiana State. Read about them.
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Saturday, 19 February 2022 / Published in Home Features

‘It Happens Every Spring’, And It’s Always Good…

Despite concerns about Covid, and masking, and shots, and the economy, baseball is back on the Gulf Coast of Florida to lend a much-needed familiar, and something different.
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Friday, 18 February 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Reckard, Buckeyes Muscle Marshall In Opening Win

Sophomore pitcher Isaiah Coupet gave them a sturdy effort on the mound.  And transfer second baseman Drew Reckard made a splash in his Ohio State debut with four hits and a pair of home runs in Friday's opening win over Marshall.
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Thursday, 17 February 2022 / Published in Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Travel Issues Can’t Dampen Buckeyes’ Anticipation To Play

After all day in the air, in airports, and in traffic, the Buckeyes arrived in Florida to palms and 80 degree temps, ready to tee it up in the Friday opener against Marshall.