We can play ball
July 15th, 2008, 11:24 pm · 1 Comment · posted by dstevens
Eastern New Mexico is loaded with ties to Major League Baseball.
Did you know …
Florida Marlins outfielder Cody Ross was born in Portales on Dec. 23, 1980.
Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joel Hunt was born in Texico on Oct. 11, 1905.
Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Corey was born in Tucumcari on Nov. 3, 1955.
Former California Angels outfielder/first baseman John Harris went to high school in Clovis.
And former Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs pitching coach Oscar Acosta went to high school in Elida.
You can look it up.
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Logan White - Portales high school - LA Dodgers
Logan White begins his sixth season with the Dodgers and first as Assistant General Manager, Scouting. In this capacity, White’s primary responsibilities are overseeing the organization’s amateur and international scouting efforts, including the annual June First-Year Player Draft, along with assisting the GM in various capacities.