Jimmermania in Utah has officially been downsized from every day to a couple times a year. BYU fans are depressed, Ute fans most likely happy or undecided, and the Jazz brass can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Phew, it’s over! The most intriguing and most important draft in Utah Jazz history didn’t come without […]
The Owlz relied on a three-run first inning and great relief pitching to get a 3-1 series win over Casper, Thursday. Logan Odom, the big 6-foot-6 righty from USC, struggled with his command early with three walks and a hit batter in one inning of work. Odom was pulled after loading the bases in the […]
After Tuesday’s 23-1 win, Owlz manager Tom Kotchman cautioned that Orem could easily lose 2-1 the following night, calling the offensive explosion a “fluke.” “Just because you have an Owlz jersey on doesn’t mean you’re going to walk out there and win,” Kotchman said. Almost prophetically, the Owlz fell to the Ghosts 4-1 the next […]
Without 23 runs to distract observers, fielding flaws became more noticeable in Orem’s 4-1 loss Wednesday, leaving Owlz manager Tom Kotchman to give some frank appraisals following the performance: “We’re not really good defensively out there in the outfield,” Kotchman said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do out there.” Not that Kotchman was […]
There’s nothing better than having options. Kevin O’Connor of the Utah Jazz wouldn’t agree more. But with that territory comes crossroads. As the NBA draft looms, college and international players alike look forward to finding out where they’ll be living the next couple years, and how soon they are picked will have a lot to […]
Before the start of the season, Orem Owlz manager Tom Kotchman reiterated the importance of pitching when it comes to the wins column. Two games into the season, the 33-year coaching veteran has tipped his hand just enough to show one thing: he likes veterans on the rubber. Monday’s home opener saw Aaron Meade get […]
Halloween came early this year as the Casper Ghosts faced off against the Orem Owlz Tuesday for the second game of this week’s four-game series. The Ghosts got tricked this time, and it was a treat for Owlz fans who watched Orem trounce Casper 23-1. Pitcher Pil Joon Jang had a lot to do with […]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt7WHgwPfOY With few returners offering stability this season, questions abounded heading into Monday’s season-opener. Among them: Could Orem continue their offensive prowess, especially with a new batting coach in tow? Who would replace Teravis Witherspoon’s athleticism at center field? Could the pitching improve after an inconsistent 2010 campaign? In order, here’s how the Owlz answered […]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt7WHgwPfOY The Orem Owlz won their season opener 7-6 over the Casper Ghosts at home in front of a record crowd of 6,163 . Owlz ace Aaron Meade started the game with three strong innings. “Aaron’s tempo with the catcher was great.” Owlz manager Tom Kotchman said. “Much improved from last year.” After striking out […]
Flush with returning pitchers but short on position players, the Owlz were supplied with one of the best – second- year player Taylor Lindsey. Lindsey, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound second baseman, brings with him a bat that has done major damage already. Coming out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, AZ, Lindsey batted .592 his […]