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Indiana baseball sweeps Ohio State

James Brosher — Sat, 16 May 2015 20:35:32 +0000

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Indiana’s Jake Kelzer reacts after striking out the final Ohio State batter to seal a 9-1 win in an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

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Indiana’s Kyle Hart throws to an Ohio State batter during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

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Indiana’s Jake Kelzer throws to an Ohio State batter during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

Indiana’s Craig Dedelow rounds third en route to scoring during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

Indiana’s Isaiah Pasteur rounds third en route to scoring during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

Indiana’s Brian Wilhite, right, tags out Ohio State’s Craig Nennig at third base during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

Indiana’s Chris Sujka rounds third en route to scoring after a home run from Craig Dedelow during an NCAA college baseball game on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington. (James Brosher / For The Star)

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It’s (finally) baseball season

James Brosher — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:01:52 +0000

Earlier this week I photographed my last basketball assignment of the season. While I am disappointed to end my run as the South Bend Tribune’s designated armpit photographer, I am glad that it’s finally baseball season. After months of cold and snow, it’ll be nice to get outside to shoot a few games in the coming weeks. Oddly enough I’ve never been a die hard fan of any particular ball club – something that probably comes from growing up in MLB-less Indiana. Despite this, I really enjoy photographing it. I’m especially looking forward to baseball assignments this season after such a long, cold and basketball-filled winter.

Silver Hawks pitcher Ben Eckels hits a ground ball for a teammate during a practice on a brisk, windy afternoon on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. The Silver Hawks face Beloit on April 8 in the home opener at the Cove. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Silver Hawks fall to Whitecaps

James Brosher — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:00:03 +0000

Our staff recently upgraded to the Canon EOS-1D X. Previously, our newest sports camera was the 1D Mark III. It’s quite a huge jump, but for the past couple weeks I hadn’t had the opportunity to let it rip on a sports assignment where the 1D X really excels. I used a 1D X at the BCS National Championship Game in January, but I was itching to try it out at a baseball game where it really helps to have a quick autofocus and high frame rate.

Whitecaps short stop David Gonzalez, right, gets some air as he slides safely into second in front of a throw to Silver Hawks short stop Pedro Ruiz during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Silver Hawks pitcher Blake Perry throws to Whitecaps short stop David Gonzalez during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps first baseman Dean Green flips the ball to first for an out during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps second baseman Harold Castro, left, fires to first after forcing out Silver Hawks second baseman Fidel Pena (23) during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps catcher Bennett Pickar dives back to first to avoid a pickoff throw during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Silver Hawks manager Mark Haley, right, pulls starting pitcher Blake Perry during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Mike Hobbs, also known as “Mike on the Mic,” tosses t-shirts to fans during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps outfielder Connor Harrell dives back to first in front of a pick-off throw to Silver Hawks first baseman Rudy Flores during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps short stop David Gonzalez bunts the ball for a hit during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Whitecaps short stop David Gonzalez, left, tags Silver Hawks’ Brandon Drury out at second during a minor league baseball game on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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South Bend Silver Hawks defeat Fort Wayne TinCaps

James Brosher — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:11:28 +0000

The South Bend Silver Hawks played a rare midweek matinee on Wednesday stealing a few bases – and ultimately the victory – from the Fort Wayne TinCaps. I’ve been on quite a stretch of sports assignments at the Tribune recently, which will continue this weekend with Notre Dame’s Blue vs. Gold spring football game. After months of shooting basketball, I’m starting to dust off some rust with my baseball shooting. When you’re used to constant action in basketball, it’s a change of pace to suddenly need to summon the patience and attention it takes to photograph baseball properly.

Silver Hawks center fielder Socrates Brito, right, slides safely into third base in front of a throw to TinCaps third baseman Gabriel Quintana during the third inning of a minor league baseball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. Moments later Brito stole home after a pitch went past the catcher into the backstop. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

TinCaps pitcher Walker Weickel throws to a Silver Hawks batter during a minor league baseball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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An evening at the ballpark

James Brosher — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:29:34 +0000

Silver Hawks pitcher Archie Bradley throws to a West Michigan batter during a minor league game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

The South Bend Silver Hawks take on the West Michigan Whitecaps during a minor league game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Fans celebrate as they build a human sandwich in the infield between innings during a minor league game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Silver Hawks manager Mark Haley watches the action during a minor league game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Silver Hawks mascot Swoop greets a fan during a minor league game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Silver Hawks beat Dayton in pitcher’s duel

James Brosher — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:52 +0000

Silver Hawks pitcher Jeffrey Shields throws to a Dayton batter in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. The Silver Hawks won 1-0 after 10 innings. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Archie Bradley

James Brosher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:22:24 +0000

Here’s a quick Silver Hawks media day sportrait I shot of Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Archie Bradley earlier this week. The Diamondbacks drafted him at No. 7 overall in the 2011 MLB draft, and I doubt he’s in South Bend very long before moving up. Look forward to seeing him pitch a few times this summer at the Cove.

Silver Hawks pitcher Archie Bradley poses for a portrait at the team's media day on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium. Bradley was drafted No. 7 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2011 MLB draft out of Broken Arrow Senior High in Broken Arrow, Okla. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Penn downs LaPorte at the Cove

James Brosher — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:44:35 +0000

After what seems like months shooting basketball in dark caves known as high school gymnasiums, it was very nice to get outside for a few innings to shoot a high school game at Coveleski stadium. Need to work on my timing a bit, but I’m eager to shoot some more baseball at the Cove this summer.

LaPorte players watch the action from the dugout late in a loss to Penn in a high school baseball game on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Penn's Chad Whitmer throws to a LaPorte batter during a high school baseball game on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Penn's Chad Gindelberger, right, beats a throw to LaPorte's Ian Price during a high school baseball game on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Pitching blur

James Brosher — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:26 +0000

Photographing pitchers is kind of my safety blanket when it comes to baseball. I know if there’s nothing else going on I can usually make a decent picture of the guy on the mound. Such was the case on Wednesday when I didn’t have time to wait for a double play or some fielding action because I was also working the photo desk. I dropped down to 1/30th of a second and stuck a focus point on the pitcher’s face to ensure it would be in focus as I followed him through his motion.

Cheyenne Post 6 pitcher Charlie O'Grady throws to a Torrington batter during a legion league baseball game on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne.

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New York Mets first-round draft pick Brandon Nimmo

James Brosher — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:54:28 +0000

Last week I spent some time photographing Cheyenne Post 6 star Brandon Nimmo for the New York Post. The New York Mets recently selected Nimmo with the No. 13 overall pick in this year’s MLB draft. Last season, he batted .448 with 15 home runs and 84 runs batted in. But he doesn’t act like it. Despite his overwhelming success in Wyoming’s legion league and his first round draft selection, he continues to be extremely humble. He addresses everyone as “sir” and continues to go about business as usual with his legion league team, Post 6. When I photographed him at his home, his family was very hospitable to Post columnist Kevin Kernan and I. What follows are a few favorites from my time with Nimmo. You can read Kevin’s column here.

Cheyenne Post 6 outfielder Brandon Nimmo carries his equipment to the dugout as the sun sets before a legion league game on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Brandon Nimmo takes a few practice swings inside a batting cage that occupies the family's 2688 sq. ft. barn on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Cheyenne, Wyo. The New York Mets recently selected Nimmo at No. 13 overall in the 2011 MLB draft. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Alone in a corner of the dugout, Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo has a quiet moment with himself before his first at-bat in a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. Nimmo recorded a double on his first at-bat moments later. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Brandon Nimmo stands inside his family's batting cage during a tour on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo rounds third base and heads to home plate during a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Brandon Nimmo shares a laugh as he's interviewed on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in the living room of his parents' Cheyenne, Wyo. home. The New York Mets selected Nimmo No. 13 overall in the first round of this year's MLB draft. Now the recent high school grad must decide whether to go pro or accept an offer to play baseball at Arkansas in the fall. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo sits in the dugout during a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo, right, warms up in the on-deck circle before an at-bat against a legion league team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo, right, slides into third base for a triple during a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo watches a team drill from the infield before a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo warms up in the on-deck circle before an at-bat against a legion league team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Cheyenne Post 6 centerfielder Brandon Nimmo, right, slides safely into second base on a double during a legion league game against a team from Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Members of the Cheyenne Post 6 legion league team, including Brandon Nimmo (24) line up on the third base line before a game on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne, Wyo. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

Brandon Nimmo, left, poses with his mother, Patti, and father, Ron, inside the family's 2688 sq. ft. barn on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Cheyenne, Wyo. The barn is home to a batting cage, pictured behind the Nimmos, where Nimmo perfected his left-handed swing growing up. (James Brosher / Special to New York Post)

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