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Jace Miller, Infielder from the University of Portland

by Steve Mims Jace Miller was ready to begin his college baseball career at Central Washington before making a late switch to the University of Portland. The South Medford High School graduate signed with the Pilots in August and spent his first year sitting out a redshirt season. “I couldn’t play so I took advantage… Continue reading Jace Miller, Infielder from the University of Portland

LCC Pitcher, Steyr Brinkley

by Steve Mims   Steyr Brinkley won’t have to move this summer. The Lane Community College sophomore will join the pitching staff for the Springfield Drifters in the West Coast League this summer. Springfield opens its second season at Hamlin Field on June 2nd against Port Angeles and tickets are on sale now. “I think… Continue reading LCC Pitcher, Steyr Brinkley

The Return of the Drifters

by Steve Mims   The Springfield Drifters are back. Springfield’s second season in the West Coast League opens against Port Angeles on June 2nd and the Drifters have a fun opening weekend planned at beautiful Hamlin Field. All fans who arrive on Opening Night will receive a schedule magnet listing all 57 games, including 30… Continue reading The Return of the Drifters

Seattle U Transfer, Andy Miller

by Steve Mims Andy Miller’s road from Seattle University to Lane Community College will run through the Springfield. The Beaverton native was an infielder at Mountainside High School before being switched to a pitcher as a freshman with the Redhawks this spring. Miller decided to transfer to LCC for his sophomore season so he could… Continue reading Seattle U Transfer, Andy Miller

Head Coach, Tommy Richards, Seeking Improvement in Year Two

by Steve Mims   Tommy Richards has improvement in mind during his second season coaching the Springfield Drifters. “We have to finish strong, last year we didn’t,” Richards said. “The emphasis is on one day at a time, every day give the best effort, but we want to finish strong. Last year it seemed like… Continue reading Head Coach, Tommy Richards, Seeking Improvement in Year Two