TIFFANY BROOKS MAKES PRO BASEBALL HISTORY
July 7th, 2011
TIFFANY BROOKS MAKES PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL HISTORY
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2011) With her participation in the Arizona Summer League set to begin July 12, 2011 in Yuma, AZ, TIFFANY BROOKS will become the first female professional baseball player in history to participate in the California Winter, Arizona Winter and Arizona Summer professional baseball leagues.
Tiffany is a 6’2”, 195 lb. RHP/1B from Spokane, WA who has transcended professional baseball and helped pave the way for women to competitively participate in America’s favorite pastime.
Tiffany has been featured in film (“Throw Like A Girl”) and literature (“The Bus Leagues Experience”), and has numerous accolades on her baseball resume, most notably:
• First female to play in 100-year history of Dutch Men’s Baseball League (2007)
• 2-time Silver Medalist in the Phoenix Cup Women’s International Baseball Tournament (2008 & 2009)
• Only female to participate in the NABA Men’s World Series (2009)
• First female on Hollywood Legends Barnstorming Baseball Club (team comprised of ex-MLB players including Bill Madlock, Darrell Evans & Bill Lee, 2010)
• First female to play in American men’s professional baseball league in 21st Century (2010)
The Arizona Summer League is 4-team professional league playing a 16-game schedule, plus playoffs and a championship scheduled for August 1, 2011. A modified “Spring Training” will begin on July 9, 2011, and the regular season will commence on July 12.
Tiffany is sponsored by Akadema Professional, 3n2 Sports, Jaeger Sports & 90 MPH Club.com.
For more information or interview requests:
Nello P. Gamberdino II
773.294.5532
ngamberdino@yahoo.com
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NPG Sports welcomes RYAN COPELAND, Cardinals organization
March 11th, 2011
We are pleased to welcome our newest client, RYAN COPELAND, St. Louis Cardinals organization, to the NPG Sports family!
Ryan was drafted by the Cardinals in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft out of Illinois State University. He was assigned to their Rookie team in the Appalachian League and simply dominated his opponents. He finished with a record of 7-0, 48 SO, 7 BB, OPP AVG of .202, and an ERA of 1.86. For his efforts, Ryan was named to the Post-Season All-Star Team, and was named league Pitcher of the Year.
We are looking forward to seeing what Ryan does for an encore in 2011!
NPG Sports signs Jose Canseco as new client
December 29th, 2010
Nello P. Gamberdino II is proud to announce that he has been hired by 1988 American League MVP Jose Canseco! During his illustrious and unforgettable 17-year Major League career, Jose slugged 462 Home Runs for eight different teams. Additionally, he earned 6 All-Star selections, 4 Silver Slugger Awards, was 1986 AL Rookie of the Year, 1994 AL Comeback Player of the Year, and is a 2-time World Series champion.
Jose has retained Mr. Gamberdino and NPG Sports to assist in the procurement of endorsement and marketing opportunities, as well as to help regenerate his baseball playing career, and allow him the chance to once again participate in the game that he so passionately loves.
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Client Updates through June 23, 2010
June 23rd, 2010
Here is a brief look at where and how are clients are performing as of June 23, 2010:
SHANE ZEGARAC, LHP, Bakersfield Blaze (Rangers High Class A): Shane continues to perform well in short relief, posting a 2-1 record, with a 2.84 ERA in 19.0 IP. He also has 17 SO to only 9 BB, and 5 HLDs.
BRETT NEWSOME, 1b, Hagerstown Suns (Nationals Low Class A): Brett finished the first half of 2010 second on the team in hitting with a .311 avg, along with 11 2B, 3 3B, and an .884 OPS. He tore up the month of June through the All-Star break hitting .409, with a .659 SLG and 1.117 OPS.
CHRIS TREMBLAY, SS, Eugene Emeralds (Padres Short-Season): Chris is 2 for 10 in 3 games so far on the young season, while playing stellar defense and providing strong leadership.
ROBERT SABO, RHP, Eugene Emeralds (Padres Short-Season): Robert was drafted by the Padres in the 44th round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his professional debut on 6/21/10 going 2.0 IP in relief without allowing a run and giving up only 1 H, 1 BB, and 2 SO.
JAKE DUNNING, RHP, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Giants Short-Season): Jake bounced back beautifully from a rough first outing of 2010 to pitch 2.0 innings of scoreless relief on 6/21/10, allowing just 1 H, while striking out 5 of the 8 batters he faced, including 4 in one inning! On the young season, Jake has 7 SO in only 3.0 IP.
MICHAEL EARLEY, OF, Great Falls Voyagers (White Sox Short-Season): Drafted in the 29th round of the 2010 MLB Draft, Michael made his professional debut on 6/21/10. Through 2 games and 6 ABs, Michael is hitless, but does have 1 SB and a run scored. We expect big things to come from this kid.
DARIAN SANDFORD, 2b/CF, Arizona Royals (Royals Rookie League): Drafted in the 47th round of the 2010 MLB Draft, Darian “Primetime” Sandford became just the 2nd player in the history of Park University to be selected by an MLB team. He is currently fine-tuning his switch-hitting skills in Surprise, AZ, and we look forward to the time when the Royals will unleash Darian and his 6.29 sixty speed!
TIM BROWN, RHP, Lincoln Saltdogs (American Association): Tim is currently 4-3 as a starting pitcher for the defending AA Champion Saltdogs. He has 22 SO and 12 BB in 42.0 IP, with an ERA of 4.71.
GREG LANE, RHP, Lincoln Saltdogs (American Association): Greg pitches out of the bullpen for the ‘dogs and is 2-0, with 13 SO and only 3 BB in 18 IP, and holds an ERA of 4.50.
DOUG SANDERS, 2b, River City Rascals (Frontier League): Doug is currently second on the team in hitting with a.321 avg, and leads the team in RBI with 23 and slugging % at .512. He is known throughout the league for his aggressive and old school style of play.
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