MANKATO, MN — The Mankato MoonDogs, a member of the Northwoods League, are excited to announce the addition of Jake Shepski (Notre Dame), infielder/outfielder Jordan Kozicky (University of Minnesota), and left-handed pitcher Gabe Constantine (Wichita State) to their 2016 roster.
Notre Dame’s Jake Shepski is an infielder, outfielder, and right-handed pitcher for the Irish coming off a huge week. On March 24th, Shepski turned in one of the best performances of the collegiate season so far. The switch-hitting DH went 5-for-6 at the plate, including two home runs from the right side, adding another home run, a double, and a triple from the left hand batter’s box. On the season the sophomore is hitting .360 through nine games to go along with his team-leading three home runs.
Another addition to the MoonDogs’ lineup is freshman infielder/outfielder Jordan Kozicky. A native of Minneapolis, Kozicky has yet to see action for the University of Minnesota, but has a bright future. "Jordan Kozicky is an exceptionally talented player with a very bright future in a (MoonDogs) uniform,” U of M Assistant Baseball Coach Patrick Casey said, “A capable athlete with plus arm strength, Jordan is an emerging talent who has the ability to play on the left-side of the infield as well as the athleticism to play both corner outfield positions.”
Gabe Constantine will join the MoonDogs to help bolster the pitching staff. Contantine, a left handed pitcher, comes to Mankato by way of Wichita State. “(Gabe) is a strong lefty arm with good command and he’s going to come in, compete, and work the plate.” says 2015 MoonDogs outfielder Mikel Mucha. “He will give you his best every appearance. Constantine is someone, I think, that will help out the MoonDogs a lot this year!”
The MoonDogs home opener is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd at 7:05 p.m. against the Rochester Honkers at Franklin Rogers Park. Season tickets are now on sale, call 507-625-7047 or visit the MoonDogs’ office at 1221 Caledonia Street in Mankato for more information.
The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. The 22-year old summer collegiate league is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 140 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable via the Northwoods League website. For more information, visit www.northwoodsleague.com
The Mankato MoonDogs are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 23nd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2016, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 140 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit www.mankatomoondogs.com
