The rookie Appalachian (definite) and New York-Penn leagues (most likely) won’t exist at the pro level in 2021. Here is a look at some of the area products who played in one or both of the leagues early in their pro careers:
Brenan Hanifee (TA), New York-Penn in 2017
Austin Nicely (Spotswood), Appy in 2014, New York-Penn in 2015-16
Ty McFarland (TA, JMU), New York-Penn, 2014
Ryan Reid (JMU), New York-Penn, 2006
Erik Kratz (EMU, Valley League), New York-Penn, 2003-04
Jeremy Knicely (Spotswood), New York-Penn, 2003
Dan Meyer (JMU), Appy, 2002
Ian Ostlund (TA), New York-Penn, 2001
Rich Thompson (JMU), New York-Penn, 2000
Travis Harper (Circleville, JMU), New York-Penn, 1998
Reggie Harris (Waynesboro), New York-Penn, 1987-88
Brian McNichol (JMU), New York-Penn, 1995
Mike Venafro (JMU), New York-Penn, 1995
Scott Forster (JMU), New York-Pennn, 1994
Rich Croushore (JMU), New York-Penn, 1993
Mike Hubbard (JMU), New York-Penn, 1992
Larry Mitchell (Charlottesville, JMU), Appy and New York-Penn, 1992
Jeff Leatherman (HHS), New York-Penn, 1991
Tom Bocock (TA, JMU), Appy, 1982
Larry Sheets (Staunton, EMU), Appy, 1978-79
Alan Knicely (TA), Appy, 1974
Mike Cubbage (Charlottesville, Valley League, Virginia), New York-Penn, 1971
Johnny Oates (Virginia Tech, Valley League), Appy, 1967
Jerry May (North River), Appy, 1961; New York-Penn, 1962
Note: JMU players listed only if they made the majors
Source: baseballreference.com
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