Pro baseball notebook: Palmyra’s Kroeger getting batters out in debut at Single-A level

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 21, 2024
Palmyra product Jacob Kroeger didn't allow a run until his third outing after making his professional debut with the Augusta GreenJackets in the Single-A Carolina League. | Matt Schuckman photo

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jacob Kroeger’s start to a professional baseball career has been promising. The Palmyra, Mo., product and former Maryville University All-American hurler was drafted in the 10th round of the MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves, signed a contract and was assigned to the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets of the Carolina League. It took…

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Minor league report: Ray earns first victory with Cannon Ballers, while Martin piles up strikeouts

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | April 18, 2022
Former Quincy Notre Dame multi-sport athlete Johnny Ray earned his first victory with the Class Kannapolis Cannon Ballers last week, striking out seven over five innings in a 5-1 victory against the Down East Wood Ducks in the Carolina League. Photo courtesy MiLB Photographer Tiffany Wintz

QUINCY — A trio of minor league pitchers with Quincy ties enjoyed a stellar week as the season is starting to find some rhythm. In the Class A Carolina League, Quincy Notre Dame graduate Johnny Ray made his first start last Saturday night and earned his first victory for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, an affiliate…

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