Alexandria-MN – The Alexandria Blue Anchors, a member of the Northwoods League, have announced the return of utility player Kris Goodman.
Goodman, a junior at the University of Iowa will return to the Anchors for a second season. Kris had a great 2013 season and led the Anchors in games played at 63, finished second on the team with 79 hits, and finished with a .309 batting average.
“It’s a privilege to get the chance to return to Alexandria this summer”, says Goodman. “I had a lot of fun last summer and I’m looking forward to 2014 where more winning and more fun will be had.”
“Kris is a super utility guy for us, he has great athletic ability and can be used in multiple roles,” said Al Newman, field manager. “Kris enjoys playing the game of baseball and is a tireless worker.”
The Blue Anchors will start the 2014 season on Tuesday May 27th at home versus the Mankato Moondogs.
The Alexandria Blue Anchors are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st season of summer collegiate baseball, 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 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including MLB All-Stars Max Scherzer (DET), Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYY), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live and free of charge via the Northwoods League YouTube channel. For more information, visit www.blueanchors.com
