The 2018 campaign was another outstanding season for the storied Hoptown Hoppers franchise, finishing as runners-up for the Ohio Valley League Championship. The Hoppers fell one game shy of capturing their third title in six years of operation, despite overcoming a slew of injuries to key players down the stretch. Congratulations on another OVL Western…
From the President’s Desk We have just completed another successful season in the OVL! In our second year of divisional play, our playoff pairings were not set until the final day of the season. Both of our divisional champions, Owensboro and Hopkinsville, made it through the first two rounds of the playoffs and went the…
Hopper fans: due to tonight’s storm, Colonel field will be unfit for play tomorrow morning. We will work our hardest throughout the day to fix the field in time for our double header against the DC Bombers at 5pm. However, we have chosen to push back this week’s camp dates by one day. If your…
We are just 8 days from Opening Day! Here are this week’s roster additions: Sam Traver, RHP, Davenport University: Coach Moss said, ” Sam is a guy this stuff couldn’t wait to scoop up. He is the prototypical; you know what you are going to get guy. He is a mid-upper 80’s arm with a…
With 15 days until the opening of the Hopper’s 2018 season, here are this week’s roster additions: Trey Fields, RHP, College of Charleston: Coach Moss said, “Trey is a guy that we were excited to get especially so late in the process. He has the stuff to be really successful in this league. He is an…
We are just 3 weeks from Opening Day; here are this week’s roster additions: Max Remy, INF, Austin Peay University: Coach Moss said, “Max is coming to us as a primary Shortstop. He is a veteran who will provide some leadership for the younger group. As a player Max started 21 games as a Redshirt…
With only 37 days to opening day, here are this week’s roster additions: Blake Jackson: INF, Middle Georgia State University. Coach Moss said, “Blake is a guy this coaching staff is very familiar with. We have seen him play at the Junior College and four-year level and this guy is dynamic. All this guy has done his…
With only 44 days until season starts, here are this week’s roster additions: Nick Proto: C/RHP, Lee University. Coah Moss said, “Nick is a guy who has a standout tool in his throwing ability. He will continue the theme of defensive first catchers who control the running game. He has plus arm strength and will make…
With less than 50 days to the season opening, here are this week’s roster additions: Willie Ward: MIF, Southern University. Coach Moss said,”Willie is guy who we believe will be a really solid all-around player. He has had a strong junior college career; he’s a career .300 hitter at the JC level and an On Base machine….
We are now only eight weeks away from opening day, and the roster is just about complete for the 2018 season. This week’s additions are: Trey Fortner: RHP, Jacksonville State University. Coach Moss said, “Trey is a big presence on the mound. At 6’3 and long armed, the guy can really get a downhill plane….