Already entrenched in the mission and culture of the school, the legacy of late Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, coach Jack Curran has added a new chapter.
Mike Baxter
Baxter’s Amazin’ Catch Still a Lasting Image from Johan’s No-Hitter
Mike Baxter’s spectacular catch eight years ago preserved Johan Santana’s historic no-hitter.
Pacific Coast League Has Molloy Flavor
Former Archbishop Molloy H.S. baseball standouts Mike Baxter and Dennis O’Grady have faced each other regularly this season in the Pacific Coast League.
Molloy’s Baxter Starting Anew in Dodger Blue
Archbishop Molloy graduate Mike Baxter is looking to get back to the big leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mike Baxter Claimed by Dodgers
Former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, standout and New York Mets’ outfielder Mike Baxter was claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Whitestone native, who grew up attending St. Luke’s parish, spent part of three seasons with the Mets. He’ll forever be remembered in Mets’ […]
Mike Baxter Back with Mets
Former Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, standout Mike Baxter was called back up to the New York Mets Saturday after third baseman David Wright was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Baxter had been playing for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51’s. In 42 games for Las Vegas, Baxter hit .275 with five home […]
Molloy Hosts Players’ Day for Late Coach (with video)
Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, hosted a special Players’ Day to honor the legacy of the late Jack Curran, who coached basketball and baseball at the school for the past 55 years before passing away March 14. Coach Curran’s former players returned, including professional basketball players Sundiata Gaines and Kevin Joyce and New York Mets’ outfielder […]
Molloy’s Mike Baxter Makes Mets
For the second straight season, Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, graduate Mike Baxter will open the season on the New York Mets’ 25-man roster. Baxter will serve as a reserve outfielder for the team and will be a left-handed bat for manager Terry Collins to use off the bench. If Baxter gets hot, he could find […]
End of an Era at Molloy: Legendary Coach Jack Curran Dies at 82 (with slideshow)
Jack Curran once said that he would keep coaching for as long as God wills it. But unfortunately for Curran, God’s willingness ran out the morning of March 14. The Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and entire N.Y.C. sports community is mourning the loss of the legendary coach, who passed away at the age of 82. […]
Mets’ Baxter’s Catch Preserved History
It took the New York Mets 8,020 games, but on June 1, 2012, lefty ace Johan Santana tossed the first no-hitter in franchise history. Santana was the star that evening, but it was an incredible defensive gem from Whitestone native Mike Baxter that preserved the no-hit bid. Baxter, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, […]