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QUINCY — The group of 11-year-olds became curious why Johnny Ray answered his cell phone in the middle of a pitcher’s fielding practice drill. They wanted to know the reason he instantaneously felt overjoyed. They were equally excited when they learned what was transpiring. Ray, a right-handed pitcher, recently completed his redshirt sophomore season at…
Read Full Article WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The disappointment echoed in Lance Logsdon’s voice. So did the fire it stoked. The left-handed swinging Quincy University designated hitter/first baseman went to the MLB Draft League this summer intent on showcasing a full offensive arsenal that would lead to being selected in the 20-round MLB amateur draft. It didn’t happen. Despite…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Johnny Ray, a 2017 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was selected in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday by the Chicago White Sox. Ray, 22, is a 6-foot-2, 220-pound right-handed pitcher. He recently completed his second season at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He…
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