Former SC, WVU star makes Olympic Team
Save Email Print
Posted: 4:43 PM Jul 22, 2008
Former SC, WVU star makes Olympic Team
Jeremy Cummings now a member of Durham Bulls
Played in last week's AAA All star game
Reporter: WVU Media Relations
Font Size:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 22, 2008) - Former West Virginia University pitcher Jeremy Cummings has been named to the 2008 United States Olympic Team.

Cummings, who played at WVU from 1996-99, makes his debut with the team on Aug. 1-4 when the U.S. squad plays four exhibition games against Canada. The team enters Olympic competition in Beijing, China, on Aug. 13-23.

The Hurricane, W.Va., native has enjoyed one of his best seasons in the Minor Leagues as a member of the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. He is 7-3 with a 2.95 ERA and has helped lead Durham to first place in the South Division of the International League.

The right-hander also played in last Wednesday’s Triple-A All-Star Game, striking out two in one scoreless inning pitched. He has spent all ten seasons in the Minor Leagues since being drafted out of WVU in 1999, playing his first seven years with the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization before making brief stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins.

The 31-year old is WVU’s career leader in appearances (58), seventh in school history in innings pitched (225.1) and ninth in strikeouts (211).

Cummings will look to help the U.S. team win its second gold medal in Olympic play. In 2000, the squad defeated Cuba, 4-0, in the championship game at the Summer Games in Sydney, Australia, to garner its first gold medal.

Baseball will be making its fifth appearance as a medal sport at the 2008 Summer Games, but will not be eligible to return as an Olympic sport until 2016 after the International Olympic Committee voted the sport out of the 2012 Summer Games in London, England.

Racing News - CNN.com
  • Johnson takes pole at Homestead

    Driver Jimmie Johnson smiles in the garage as he waits to drive practice laps at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, as he prepares for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford 400 auto race.  Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.


  • Johnson looks to cap title run with race win

    In none of his three previous championship runs has Jimmie Johnson ever won the final race of the season.Rotoworld: With the way Jimmie Johnson has been racing, it's entirely possible he'll end up celebrating his Cup championship from Victory Lane in Florida. His toughest race competition, however, will come from the Roush-Fenway cars.


  • Opinion: Martin faces daunting task in final race

    It's technically possible for Mark Martin to overcome Jimmie Johnson to win the Cup, but making up 108 points is a daunting task.Sporting News: In order to overtake Jimmie Johnson in the standings, Mark Martin needs his teammate to finish worse than 25th this weekend. It's not impossible, but Johnson has finished worse than 25th in only 16 percent of his career starts.


  • Opinion: Johnson's dominance not embraced by fans

    Jimmie Johnson is just one race away from winning an unprecedented fourth straight Sprint Cup championship title.Sporting News: Watching Jimmie Johnson, especially in the Chase, is a lot like watching Tiger Woods in golf's majors. But while Woods is considered good for his sport, Johnson's success is thought to detract from NASCAR's appeal. Why are they viewed differently?


SEND US YOUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS INCLUDING BREAKING NEWS AND SEVERE WEATHER
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
WSAZ Olympic Zone web channel
Full 2010 Olympic coverage from the WSAZ Olympic Zone. Coverage begins Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30p with the Opening Ceremony on WSAZ
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
A glittering holiday show full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Children thrill as Santa takes them on a magical ride to his workshop.
Healthy Connections Healthy Connections
Find a local health professional
Moms4Moms presented by McDonald's
A collection of resources here to help Moms weather the daily storms that come along with parenting.
SOMC
Very good things are happening here
WV Lottery
Nightly drawings and numbers
Big Sandy
For all your furniture and appliance needs
Healthy Tri-State
Tips to live a healthier lifestyle