John Botelho

John Botelho

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About

Currently, I serve as a staff writer for the Brockton Enterprise, covering mostly high school sports south of Boston on the south shore. I've had front page articles run in the Patriot Ledger, Taunton Gazette and Metrowest Daily News. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications/Sports Journalism from Springfield College in Massachusetts in May 2010. 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. In college I served 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.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Ted Williams, Scott Rolen, Doug Mirabelli, Buster Posey, Roy Halladay

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston College, New England Patriots, UNC

  • Favorite Coaches

    Belichick--he wins, Billy Donovan

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    The final out of the 2004 World Series-Oct. 27, 2004, or Mark McGwire's 62nd HR-Sep. 8, 1998

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    The Texas Rangers/Baltimore Orioles game that saw the Rangers post 30 runs, the 2004 AFC Championship Game, or the 2008 Beanpot Title game

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    56 Game Hit Streak, 511 wins. Take your pick, neither ever gets touched.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays, best 5-Tool player in the history of the game

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana...4 rings is 4 rings

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Both were dominant, and Jordan is the best ever but Russell's got 11 rings

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky, even though Orr changed the game forever

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer, by a drop shot

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger has dominated golf like no other athlete has a sport ever before

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    ACC or SEC, either way I'm happy

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  • Michael W posted 1087 days ago

    Michael  W

    John,

    How have you been, hope all’s been well.

    I just wrote a new article on the 10 best left-handed starting pitchers of all time.

    If you get time later, check it out and let me know what you think.

    It’s at:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/400366

    Thanks,

    Talk to you later

  • Michael W posted 1121 days ago

    Michael  W

    John,

    How have you been?

    I just wrote a new article on the 10 best relief pitchers from the 1980s.

    If you get time later, check it out and let me know what you think.

    It’s at:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/386011

    Thanks,

    Talk to you later

  • Michael W posted 1147 days ago

    Michael  W

    John,

    How you been, hope all's been well.

    I’ve been in research land for a few months, been researching relief pitchers.

    I just wrote a new article on the 10 best relief pitchers from the 2000s. Check it out when you get time and let me know what you think.

    Thanks.

    It’s at:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/373008

  • Michael W posted 1266 days ago

    Michael  W

    John,

    Michael here. How you been.

    I just wrote a new article on the 10 best pitchers from the 1990s. Let me know what you think. Thanks

  • Scott Eisenlohr posted 1485 days ago

    Scott Eisenlohr

    My market: Philadelphia. Here's my sports media personality story:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165366-phillys-best-sport-commentator-unfortunately-is-outta-here

  • Andrew Cahill posted 1485 days ago

    Andrew Cahill

    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...

  • Andrew Cahill posted 1485 days ago

    Andrew Cahill

    A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

  • Paul Swaney posted 1494 days ago

    Paul Swaney

    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

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