Month: March 2023

By Steve Mims There was a time when Joe Longo thought he might follow in the footsteps of his father and play college football. “Big” Ray Longo, as Joe’s buddies nicknamed him, was a linebacker at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Joe Longo played linebacker as well as quarterback at Holy… Continue reading Outfielder from University of Michigan, Joe Longo

By Steve Mims   The Springfield Drifters will play 57 games in 65 days this summer with a schedule that mirrors the dog days of summer in the major leagues.   “That’s the goal, ultimately, to play pro baseball and have it be an everyday job,” said Ben Newton, an infielder from Fresno State who… Continue reading New Addition to Drifters Infield, Ben Newton

By Steve Mims Bobby Blandford was a two-sport star at Pleasant Grove High School, but baseball always topped his list. “As a kid, I loved football, but baseball was my main sport,” he said. “As I grew older, I found more success in baseball and was more attached to baseball than football.” The Elk Grove,… Continue reading New Drifters Outfielder, Bobby Blandford