Posts Tagged ‘Riley Martin’
Former QU pitcher earns save in Triple-A Iowa Cubs’ first victory of season
OMAHA, Neb. — Riley Martin did exactly what is expected of any late-game reliever. He put the past behind him. Saddled with the loss due to unfortunate circumstances in the Iowa Cubs’ season opener Friday night, the former Quincy University All-American left-hander retired the final three batters Sunday to earn the save in a 2-0…
Read MoreSchuck on a Truck Zoom Edition: Marquee Sports Network digital reporter Andy Martinez discusses Riley Martin’s chances, Cubs bullpen
QUINCY — Andy Martinez has gone from a cub reporter as a student at Quincy University to a Cubs reporter producing digital content for the Marquee Sports Network. The Chicago native is a 2015 graduate of QU who returned to the Windy City after a stint working at the Quincy Herald-Whig. He landed a job…
Read MoreFormer QU southpaw Martin gets call up to Triple-A Iowa, while Croes, Logsdon get pro careers off to strong starts
QUINCY — The number of former Quincy University baseball players pursuing professional playing careers more than doubled in the last month. One of the Hawks chasing their big-league dream moved a step closer to that reality Tuesday. Left-handed reliever Riley Martin was promoted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs after a sterling first two months coming…
Read MoreMartin confident more complete arsenal of pitches will lead to rise through Cubs organization
KODAK, Tenn. — To get to where he sees himself going, Riley Martin understands the importance of having another pitch in his arsenal. More specifically, the left-handed hurler needed a pitch to befuddle left-handed hitters. So this spring, the former Quincy University All-American pitcher and current member of the Chicago Cubs organization took advantage of…
Read MoreSchuck on a Truck: Cubs pitching prospect Riley Martin discusses spring training and his progress
QUINCY — Riley Martin admits it’s been a short offseason, but that hasn’t diminished his readiness for spring training. “I feel like I’ve put in some good work this offseason,” he said. “I’m excited to get back and get started.” The former Quincy University left-handed All-American hurler will head to Mesa, Ariz., next week to…
Read MoreMinor league report: Martin earns Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
QUINCY — Riley Martin’s effort out of the bullpen for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans is getting noticed. It has fans of the Chicago Cubs organization wondering loudly on social media when the former Quincy University All-American left-hander will get called up to either High-A South Bend or Class AA Tennessee. Martin was named the Carolina…
Read MoreMinor league report: Ray earns first victory with Cannon Ballers, while Martin piles up strikeouts
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…
Read MoreCollege notebook: Martin perfect in debut with Cubs’ Class A franchise
QUINCY — Riley Martin’s first appearance as a professional baseball player went nearly perfect. The former Quincy University All-American left-hander made his debut with the Class A Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Wednesday night in a 7-2 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. Martin, who was assigned to Myrtle Beach earlier in the day, entered in the…
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