Porter Named 2009 “Star of Stars”
Posted on October 9, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The awards keep coming for Wingnuts' left fielder Greg Porter who was named the American Association's "Star of Stars" by PA-Sports Ticker on Thursday.The "Star of Stars" is awarded annually to the player in each professional minor league who has had the best statistical season. PA-Sports Ticker compiles all…
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Porter Honored by Baseball America
Posted on October 7, 2009
WICHITA, KS- Wichita Wingnuts left fielder Greg Porter has been named the 2009 Independent Baseball Player of the Year by Baseball America.Porter earned the American Association's Most Valuable Player award, leading the league with a .372 batting average, tying for the league lead with 21 home runs, and finishing second with 86 RBIs. Porter…
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Wingnuts All Locally Owned
Posted on October 6, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced at a Monday press conference that current local owner Steve Ruud has purchased majority ownership of the franchise from Horn Chen.The change in ownership signifies that the Wingnuts are now completely owned and operated by local investors. Ruud is the owner of R.A. Ruud and Son, Inc., a 48-year old…
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Wingnuts to Make Major Announcement Monday
Posted on October 2, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts will make a major announcement regarding the franchise's future on Monday, October 5th.For convenience, the announcement will be made at a press conference scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Wichita Ice Center, preceding the Wichita Thunder hockey team's annual media day.The Wingnuts, who finished with a league-best…
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