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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Kyle Teel gets a new shirt as he joins the Chicago White Sox for big league debut
CHICAGO — Kyle Teel has a new collared shirt and his own big league opportunity. Teel, one of the majors' top prospects, was brought up by the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The 23-year-old catcher was in the starting lineup for the opener of a weekend series against Kansas City, batting sixth.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
After a devastating crash, 2 Minnesota brothers return to the baseball field
When you're fielding a baseball team, there's an obvious place to start. "Tristan was always a pitcher, so you need a catcher if you have pitcher," explained Tyson Moore, a sophomore catcher. "So that's really how it started." With Tyson, two years younger, behind the plate, and Tristan on the mound, growing up was good for the Moore brothers. "It was fun. Super fun," said Tristan. "We're always super competitive playing sports at a young age, wrestling, all that type of stuff." They've both bloomed into elite players, currently training at a specialized school in Blaine. The brothers live in Buffalo, Minnesota. "Tristan's more like an underdog," explained Tyson, a sophomore at Buffalo High School. "He's not the biggest guy on the field. As you can see, I'm just as big as him. Two years younger than him. He's an underdog, but it's kind of good because he plays with a lot of swag." "He knows what he's gonna do before he does it," complimented older brother Tristan. "He puts his mind to it and once he does it, he does it. If he wants to for 4-for-4 he'll go 4-for-4." Tyson is the top ranked sophomore in Minnesota. "I just feel like I gotta keep working hard," said Tyson. "We're in here four days, sometimes five days a week. Doing speed with my dad, hitting lifting. You just gotta stay humble in that situation." Training every day with each other is the norm. But one fall day, driving to a workout in 2023 was far from normal. "There was a car stopped in the middle of the road, didn't see it in time," remembered Tristan, who was driving. "Hit the right rear door and I flipped four times. Got ejected out of the car and got rushed to the hospital after that." Tristan broke his back and clavicle and collapsed both lungs. "I thought I was never gonna play baseball again. I didn't know if my lungs were ever gonna recover," said Tristan. "I was really heartbroken." After months of grueling rehab, Tristan bounced back. Despite his doubts, earning an offer from the University of Minnesota, where he'll play next season. "It was really rewarding. I wasn't thinking about my past. It was just all focused on what's in front of me. So it was really nice once I got that offer and that call." It was potentially a career-ender for a promising player. But his little brother, in the car at the time of the crash, was Tristan's priority. "I was really worried about my brother the most. Because if anything were to happen to him I would have never been able to forgive myself. So I thank every day that he's safe," said Tristan. "I'm glad everything happened to me rather than him."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Prep talk: Matthew Gonzalez of Banning shows how to play at Dodger Stadium
A teammate hugs Banning catcher Matthew Gonzalez after a 3-1 loss to Carson at Dodger Stadium. He threw out two runners trying to steal during the loss. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) For senior catcher Matthew Gonzalez of Banning, Saturday's City Section Division I championship baseball game at Dodger Stadium ended in tears after a 3-1 defeat to Carson. Few were more impressive on the field than Gonzalez, who hardly passes the eyeball test at 5-foot-6 and 130 pounds. Thank goodness players in high school usually earn spots by their ability and performance and not by physical measurements. Advertisement He threw out two runners trying to steal second with throws that looked like they came out of a bazooka. Twice in the seventh inning he made plays at the plate, tagging runners with great expertise. The umpire ruled one runner safe (he looked out) and another runner out. Each time, Gonzalez moved on whether he agreed with the call or not. Afterward, Gonzalez received hugs from teammates and coaches trying to console him. He said he believed the runner sliding the first time was out but accepted the decision. You can see how much people appreciate his presence and character. Just like on the TV program "The Voice," ignore your eyes and what you see from physical dimensions. Just watch his arm strength and ability to block pitches and make plays at the plate. He was a catcher extraordinaire on a major league field. Nobody can take that away and perhaps someone will recognize he might help them in the future. Advertisement This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
IB senior Lexi Brinkman enjoys the rough, vital role of playing catcher
GLASFORD, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — She always wanted to play softball. But Lexi Brinkman didn't have too much say in what position she was going to play. 'I started catching when I was ten. My mom was the coach, she said 'you're going to catch.' Ever since then, I've always enjoyed it,' Brinkman said. Yes, the Illini Bluffs senior actually enjoys playing catcher. It's the position that requires all the equipment, the position where you get dirty, the position where you take foul balls off your body. But also the position that puts you in every play. 'I feel like it keeps me more engaged in the game. You're in every single play,' Brinkman said. 'I feel like it keeps me in the game. I call pitches. It helps me know the batters. I'm behind the plate, I can see the batters better. I can see what they are doing with their hands, where they are in the (batter's) box.' Brinkman has been the Illini Bluffs starting catcher since her first year of high school softball. 'It's a special athlete that wants to be a catch,' said IB softball coach Lindsey Lox. 'And her freshman year, she stepped up when we had an injury and she has been catching us ever since. She has that leadership. A great catcher, a great leader.' Brinkman has signed to play college softball at Illinois State. She and her IB teammates begin the postseason next week. Her goal is to keep her team relaxed as it begins its quest to make it to the state finals for a sixth straight season. 'I like making sure everyone is calm,' said Brinkman. 'They make sure they know if they make a mistake or an error, we can pick them up. I try my best to lead like that and help everyone else.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
