Baseball
Black History Month: Doug Glanville’s journey from Phillies fan to Phillies legend
The Teaneck, N.J. native grew up a Phillies fan, less than a hundred miles away from the university he would attend and the stadium in which he would play a majority of the games in his Major League career.
Former Penn coach Bob Seddon didn't just find success in one sport, but two
Bob Seddon coached the men’s soccer team until 1986 and the baseball team until 2005, leading each team to a great deal of success during his tenure at Penn.
Reliving Steve Yerkes’ 1912 World Series-winning run
Former Penn baseball shortstop Steve Yerkes quickly rose up through the ranks of the Red Sox organization, and in 1911 he won a starting spot in the infield.
Analyzing Penn's MLB Draftees: When were they drafted and how successful were they?
In our third article in the series about Penn players who have played in pro sports leagues, we take a look at Quakers who have played in the MLB and how their careers stack up to that of an average MLB player.
Origin stories: Penn baseball
The earliest baseball played at Penn predated the Civil War, although the lack of records suggests that games were largely informal.
Career businessmen and Wharton alums Josh Harris and Steve Cohen are now sports owners
While two seemingly unrelated businessmen may seem to only have sports ownership in common, they share another connection: They’re both Wharton graduates.
Motivated by childhood health scare, baseball's Kevin Eaise gives back to those in need
Just over a decade ago, Penn baseball’s Kevin Eaise faced the unthinkable. Now, Eaise is nearly halfway through his junior year, looking ahead to his third season of Division I baseball.
A coronavirus check-in with Penn baseball
The players are trying to take this unprecedented year one week at a time because a new season start date is entirely out of their hands.
March | Baseball diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Girls don’t play baseball — that’s for boys, of course. Girls play softball. It’s not sexist, or anything … it’s just how it is. I know that. But no one’s ever been able to give me a reason why.
A century of progress: Looking back at women's athletics at Penn over time
Women have been present at the University since the late 1800s, but the first mention of a formalized association of women’s athletics at Penn is found in the 1917 women’s yearbook.
Why was Penn's baseball field renamed for an MLB legend with no ties to Penn?
Penn Athletics recently announced that the school's baseball stadium will be renamed for former Dodgers player and manager Tommy LaSorda, but he has no apparent connections to the University.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.
Why didn't Donald Trump play sports at Penn?
With new allegations that Trump paid a proxy to take his SAT, we look at why the President did not attempt to gain admission as a recruited baseball player, a sport at which he claimed to have been phenomenal.
An MLB comparison for every Ivy League baseball team
With the long-delayed MLB Opening Day just around the corner, we take a look at how the Ivy League stacks up to the Big Leagues.
Philadelphia bans fans from Phillies and Eagles games, later walks back stance
The Phillies will have no fans in attendance in their home-opener against the Miami Marlins this Friday.
Checking in on Penn's recent MLB Draftees
Although life as a minor-leaguer is notoriously difficult, several Quakers have found success in the MiLB.
Pitcher Mitchell Holcomb to transfer to Rice in Texas homecoming
After a stellar junior campaign, Holcomb will look to continue his success at Rice, which competes in the competitive Conference USA.
Saying goodbye to graduating seniors from every spring team
The Penn Class of 2020 featured some truly outstanding athletes, many of whom had their careers cut short due to the coronavirus.
With hopes to play professionally, Penn baseball's Peter Matt transfers to Duke
After his impressive career with the Quakers was cut short, Matt will head to the ACC to play for the Blue Devils for his final year of eligibility.