Rafters Welcome Pair of Highly Touted Lobo Freshmen
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are pleased to announce the signing of two players from the University of New Mexico. Outfielder Kirby McGuire and right-handed pitcher Jacob Atchley have both signed contracts to join the Rafters for the 2014 season.
OF-Kirby McGuire, 5’11”, 170lbs (R/R) Freshman
McGuire is off to a solid start in his freshman campaign for the 4-3-1 Lobos. He has played in four games so far, starting three and compiling a .273 batting average. McGuire displayed tremendous athleticism during his prep career, earning First-Team All-District for baseball in 2012 and 2013, while also bringing home First Team All-District honors in football in 2012. McGuire also showed he was no slouch in the classroom after being names a United States Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete award winner. The native of Round Rock, TX intends to major in exercise science.
RHP-Jacob Atchley, 5’10”, 170 lbs (R/R) Freshman
Atchley joins McGuire at New Mexico this year for his Freshman season. Like McGuire, Atchley showed excellent athleticism earning All-District Honors in both football and baseball his junior and senior years. He was named to the North Texas High School Baseball Coaches All-Star game as a senior. Atchley also excelled in the classroom as a four-time Academic All-District winner. He is a native of Frisco, TX.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 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 Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (DET) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), 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.raftersbaseball.com.
