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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Tuesday, 01 April 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Bucks Not Sharp…Fall Tuesday To WVU, 9-6

Not enough moments like this...Lee Ellis celebrates his first inning home run with Trey Lipsey, giving the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. West Virginia came back, however, and won, 9-6. Read more....
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Monday, 31 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Words About Criticizing Umpires…And Consequences Of A Shrinking Strike Zone

The people who invented K Zone and Trackman never thought this through. When you leave pitchers no other choice but to throw the ball right down the middle…they find another way to compete.
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Sunday, 30 March 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Stories About ‘Hoardie’, Why He Meant So Much To So Many…..

Final words that you don't get the chance to share with people that mean the most to you personally.  How our friend Greg Hoard left so many with broken hearts...and a smile.
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Saturday, 29 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes, Pettorini’s Blast Snap Streak With Doubleheader Sweep Of #10 Oregon

Freshman Gavin Kuzniewski was again solid in relief, the bats came alive for 11 runs on 12 hits to snap the seven-game skid in game one...and Tyler Pettorini's three-run shot in the eight inning of the second game gave the Buckeyes a conference series win over Oregon.
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Friday, 28 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Better, But Different…Buckeyes Drop 7th Straight In Oregon Opener

The pitching was better, but suffered from the long ball (above)...four of them.  The Buckeyes drop their seventh straight in the series opener to Oregon.