On February 5, 2020, Forsythe signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. It started with three runs in the fourth. The Tennessee product committed 13 errors during his first year in Starkville, but played errorless baseball down the stretch. Mississippi State. The Dodgers exercised his option for the 2018 season on November 6, 2017. [28] The injury kept him sidelined for 30 games, and he did not rejoin the Dodgers until May 23. The couple's first child, a son, was born in 2016. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. O'Fallon, MO. When Lane Forsythe became Mississippi State's starting shortstop a couple of weeks into the season, it was primarily for his glove. Forsythe played baseball at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he led his team to the 2005 state championship while batting .527 with 58 runs batted in (RBIs) and two stolen bases. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. On Tuesday, October 27, 1998, O'Fallon, Missouri, Mayor Paul Renaud announced the new name of the team to be the "River City Rascals". In Off The Bench on Apple Podcasts Only then did Forsythe see the baseball rolling away, getting past the first baseman and under a metal bench in the visitors bullpen. The progress thats been made since last fall to the first few weeks of his baseball career in Starkville has been stunning for Lemonis and the other staff members but it hasnt come without the work. Percentile is calculated with your top result against other top results from players in the same grad year class. Forsythe Athletics Center - Planning, Design & Construction River City Rascals - Wikipedia May 27, 2002 But Lane Forsythe had other plans. On August 3, Forsythe was selected to the active roster. The Rascals were a member of the West Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. He played First, Second, Third, Short, and Outfield in his first season with the Rays. "Zanesville Greys" redirects here. [37], On May 4, 2021, Forsythe signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. [6] The Rascals clinched a division title late in the regular season, marking the first time since 2000. "I am just trying to go after every ball that I can and make every play that I can," Forsythe said. Go, go, go! shouted teammate Landon Sims, coaching first base with his right arm still held tightly in a brace after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Following the 2006 season the franchise was acquired by the group PS and J Professional Baseball Club, LLC headed by Steve Malliet, an experienced minor league executive in both affiliated and independent baseball. You could tell coming into this game, that we just needed to get it out of the way. For the 1930s team, see, "First season, first place: Lake Erie Crushers win Frontier League crown with 13-10 triumph", "River City Rascals win Frontier League championship", "New lease would give Rascals break on O'Fallon ballpark rent | Local News from the St. Charles Suburban Journals | stltoday.com", "River City baseball, locked out by City of O'Fallon, pledges return in 2019 | MLB News | stltoday.com", "River City Rascals, city of O'Fallon reach new lease agreement - St. Louis Business Journal", "River City Rascals ceasing operations after 2019 season, O'Fallon looking for new team", "1996 Frontier League (FL) Minor League Baseball Standings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=River_City_Rascals&oldid=1151281935, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Chris Klosterman, Frontier League All Star, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 01:49. I dont know where hes throwing or what day hes throwing, but hes good when he competes.. I was surprised (to join the starting lineup). Dohm has been MSUs top reliever after transferring last offseason from Ball State. For eight games, Forsythe cheered on his teammates without ever taking the field. Return to Building Plans. "I just try to test my range. I really didnt know what to think. One would expect a guy who wears a fullback's number to have some interest in football even if that jersey numeral happened by chance. WebLane Forsythe Mississippi State Trinity Christian Academy (HS) TN 5-11 175LBS R/R Rankings 2020 National Rankings available to Premium Subscriber Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus 2020 State Rankings available to Premium Subscriber Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus 6.94 60 TIME 84 INF VELO 87 EXIT VELO 85 FB MAX 68-69 CB Commitment Or write about sports? Former pitcher Josh Kinney who played for the Rascals in 2001 (21 innings, 18 strikeouts, 1.71 ERA) became the first Rascal player, and second in franchise history, to make it to the Major Leagues. "You just have to keep breathing, take it one pitch at a time and stay locked in. [6] Under Rumfield, pitching improved in 2008 and closer Mike Benacka recorded 13 saves and a 0.35 ERA in 22 games before signing with Oakland Athletics halfway through the season. Victory Lane: Forsythe leads Mississippi State baseball to extra [1], Forsythe intended to take a medical redshirt in 2006, but entered a game after an early-season injury. Home Sports Victory Lane: Forsythe leads Mississippi State baseball to extra-inning win over UAB. [30] He also played a career-high 42 games at third base,[7] filing in for Justin Turner. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Preston Johnson and Cade Smith are locks to retain their spots in the weekend rotation, while the third spot could go to senior Brandon Smith, who pitched six strong relief innings Saturday against LSU. [18] The Rascals defeated the Florence Freedom in a decisive Game 5 winning 7-5 thus securing the 2019 Championship in their final season. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In the box, the righty hits w/ an open, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location. Bulldog Box Score and More: Lane Forsythe bat fuels Mississippi Theres even more pressure on Forsythe and James to be sharp for the Bulldogs now as Lemonis announced the departure of Landon Jordan as a reserve infielder. "Right now at the plate, I am just trying to stay loose," Forsythe said. Im trying to get that all the way back and get back out there.. Despite only recording 12 home runs, the Greys led the league with 137 stolen bases. 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