Blair Thomas to throw out first pitch on Friday

University Park, PA — On Friday, July 13th the State College Spikes will take on the Oneonta Tigers, New York Penn League Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. As part of the festivities surrounding the game, former Penn State All-American Blair Thomas will be in attendance and will sign autographs for fans on the concourse throughout the game.

Thomas was a member of the 1986 National Championship team, and was named first-team All-American following the 1989 season. He finished his career second on the Nittany Lions‘
all-time rushing list with 3,301 yards, just 97 yards shy of Curt Warner’s record, with 21 touchdowns. He was also the first player to rush for more than 1,400 yards in two seasons, a feat he accomplished in 1987 and 1989…

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Spikes’ finale rained out

From CDT staff reports

BURLINGTON, Vt. — The State College Spikes series finale at Vermont was postponed Monday because of rain at Centennial Field.

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Spikes Logo Reviewed

Logo Quality Control: State College Spikes

This website reviews the logos of minor league baseball teams and gives the Spikes logo an “A”.

The reviewer also gives a thumbs up to the team nickname.

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Minor League Roundup

From Bucs Dugout Minor League Roundup

Class A- State College Spikes:

Most of the strongest hitters for the Spikes so far are non-prospects, but two slightly more age-appropriate hitters bear watching: catcher Andrew Walker, the Bucs’ 5th round pick this year, and outfielder Austin McClune.  They’ve only played a handful of games, so it’s hard to make much of a judgment on either of them, but it appears that McClune is still mostly just hitting for average – he has little power and only a few walks so far. Anthony Watson still looks like the top pitching prospect here, even after striking out only one batter in his last start.

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Another rainout gives Spikes a needed break

By Kate Aras Email
Collegian Staff Writer

The rain gods have bestowed their blessing upon the State College Spikes yet again this season.

Rain washed out their season opener, allowing them to kick off the season days later at home. Saturday night, rain again postponed the team’s first game against the Vermont Lake Monsters, which was made up Sunday in a doubleheader.

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