Travis Jankowski
Highlights of IG Live With Kevin Courtney
(Photo Credit: Associated Press) Kevin Courtney is a former standout first baseman for Stony Brook University that was a sophomore during their historic run to the College World Series in 2012 in which they upset perennial powerhouse LSU on ESPN. Prior to that, he was a member of St. John the Baptist under former head coach John Habyan. He went 10-0 on the mound as a sophomore and was 6-1 with a 1.14 ERA and a .515 AVG as a senior in 2010. He went on IG Live to discuss his career, specifically the 2012 season. He now lives out in Los Angeles. Here are some of the highlights from the hour long conversation. -The team was disappointed in how their 2011 season considering they had future MLB RHP Nick Tropeano atop their rotation and future pro third baseman Steve Marino, who was...
Travis Jankowski Promoted to the Big Leagues by San Diego Padres
It became official during a press conference by San Diego Padres GM, and Huntington native, A.J. Preller that the club would be promoting Triple-A outfielder, and former Stony Brook star, Travis Jankowski. The Lancaster, PA native was tearing the cover off the ball in the minor leagues, .335/.413/.425, between Double and Triple-A, and his play could not be ignored. The Padres had a glut of outfielders but dealt Will Venable to the Texas Rangers and, all of a sudden, a spot opened up. Jankowski is known for his tremendous hitting ability and speed. Prior to his professional days, he made a name for himself in the Cape Cod league during the summer of 2011 and proceeded to dominate the America East in 2012 by leading the Sea Wolves to the College World Series and smashing a program-record 110...
