Angels in the Outfield: A Tragedy Turned Miracle for Jonathan Wilhite
11/12/2009
I'm a Communications/Sports Journalism at Springfield College in Massachusetts. I love to write, enjoy watching or discussing any sport, and can't get enough of baseball. If I'm doing anything involving baseball, chances are there's a smile on my face. Currently I am serving as the sports editor of SC's school paper, The Springfield Student, as well as the Sports Director of both the TV and Radio Stations on campus. My journalism background began in high school writing for the Laker Legend at Silver Lake Regional High. I've also written for a couple of magazines, the Western Mass Sports Journal and the Pride Sports Journal. Journalism has already allowed me to be a part of online podcasts and to have my work featured on several websites. Since arriving at Springfield College I've had the chance work as a Boston Globe assistant covering men's basketball games at UMASS as well as a media relations intern for the AHL's Springfield Falcons. Additionally I was invited to last the 2008 NBA Basketball Hall of Fame Induction and spent the afternoon with Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing. I've also been lucky enough to interview Billy Donovan and Roy Williams, and have been in attendance for the Hall of Fame Classic-a high school basketball invitational that Kevin Durant and Michael Beasely have played at-because of my connections to the Student. I feel like being a sport journalist would be one of the greatest jobs on the planet, and feel extremely lucky that I've already experienced some incredible things in this field. I will never take any of these experiences for granted, and I look forward to whatever I may encounter while pursuing this as a profession.
Pass this on to any Sox fan you know. Jacoby Ellsbury is a bright spot on the Red Sox' roster. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290160-scouting-report-jacoby-ellsbury?just_published=1
12 days ago
I just wrote an article that addresses the Bleacher Report Writer Ranking System, which has been a sore spot to some and an area of controversy to many of you on this site.
I think that it's an important issue that needs to be addressed within this community. Please give the article a read when you have the chance. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165546-why-br-writer-ranking-rules-must-change
Thank you.
- GHD
aka "Skillet"
209 days ago
My market: Philadelphia. Here's my sports media personality story:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165366-phillys-best-sport-commentator-unfortunately-is-outta-here
209 days ago
Just thought I would let you know that the slide show you put together was great, except the #1 slide had Elway on it too, instead of Lou... I don't know if it was computer or something.. just thought you should know...
209 days ago
A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
210 days ago
John-
My latest article is a personal story about seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. I hope you'll check it out when you have a chance.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
219 days ago
The Phillies and Mets are behind in the NL East, do you think that the Washington Nationals are the reason?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155286-dont-worry-mets-and-phillies-you-will-get-to-play-washington-too
226 days ago
http://www.melrosemaccontest.com/vote.php
PLEASE VOTE FOR No. 10 FOOTPLAY
240 days ago
About a month ago i asked many of the top baseball writers who will win the World Series. . Want to see what rest of the Baseball top writers think about the 2009 season and World Series?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147327-brs-top-writers-productions-what-are-best-think
240 days ago
John,
I just finished my latest work..
Philosophical perhaps.. a feel-good-story I think..
"The contentment in just watching the stars"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140321-the-contentment-in-just-watching-the-stars
Hope you enjoy,
Louie
254 days ago
Hey... I just edited your Rookie of The Year article, but the spacing is a little off. I'm going to work on fixing that, but I just wanted to give you the heads up.
255 days ago
Some spring training thoughts. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131644-2009-new-york-mets-jose-reyes-1st-to-3rd
270 days ago
John-
How are you, my name is Aaron Torres, and I'm a member of he Bleacher Report here. I saw you were a Red Sox fan, and I wanted to let you know, that in the last few days I just got an exclusive interview with author John Frascella who is releasing a book called "Theo-logy: How A Boy Wonder Took the Red Sox to the Promised Land."
Anyways, the book is obviously about Theo Epstein and his rise as Red Sox GM, and is set to be released April 1. However, if you want to hear about the book before hand, please check out my website www.aarontorres-sports.com where the interview can be heard. Unfortunately I cannot post it on Bleacher Report because it is an audio file.
Let me know what you think, leave me a comment either on the website or here. Also if you have any questions please post them or send me an e-mail at ATorres00@gmail.com, as I am doing a follow-up interview with Mr. Frascella with fan questions. Thanks!
Aaron
281 days ago
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Kevin Bertha said...
DeleteI hope you like this article.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291133-proving-my-point-on-college-baseball-an-interview-with-tanner-lorenz
10 days ago