(Alexandria, MN) The Alexandria Beetles have inked another pitcher to the 2010 roster with the signing of Bryce Rippintrop. The Hector, Minnesota native has also seen time at shortstop and outfield this season playing for the Dakota County Technical College Blue Knights. Rippintrop, who just finished up his freshman season, appeared in 12 games for the Blue Knights this spring, starting six. The right-hander posted a 6-3 record with a 4.24 earned-run average in his rookie campaign.
Rippintrop also showed his versatility at the plate, batting .407 in 54 plate appearances with two home-runs and 23 RBI for the 32-17 Blue Knights.
The Beetles will open their 10th anniversary season June 2nd against the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers at Knute Nelson Memorial Park. First pitch is set for 6:05 pm.
