Independent Baseball Insider by Bob Wirz, Vol. 12, No. 26, September 4, 2014 By Bob Wirz Nearly 200 players have made their way to the major leagues after playing Independent Baseball although very few debuts have carried the significance of John Holdzkom’s first appearance, which came this week with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The fact the...Read More

DURHAM, NC – The Laredo Lemurs got more than they bargained for when they signed RHP Jeremy Strawn (pictured) to his first professional contract. Strawn was a force on the mound for Laredo and has been voted the American Association Rookie of the Year. Strawn was practically unbeatable in 2014. The Florida Atlantic University product...Read More