Marlins turn to Bryan Hoeing in bid to top Pirates

Bryan Hoeing, a 6-foot-6 right-hander for the Miami Marlins, once was recruited by then-Butler coach Brad Stevens, who now is the president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.

These days, Hoeing -- who grew up in basketball-mad Indiana -- is taking his shot at a career in Major League Baseball, and he could be the most improved pitcher on the Marlins' roster.

Hoeing, who will face the visiting Pittsburgh Pi