Honkers Add Sophomore Right-Handed Pitcher From Tulane
(Rochester, Minn.)- The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced the signing of right-handed pitcher J.P. France from Tulane University. France is a 6-foot-1, 200- pound sophomore from Luling, La.
In his freshman season at Tulane, France pitched in 14 games, starting four of them, and finished the year 2-3 while boasting a 5.91 ERA in 35.0 innings of work. France struck out 36 batters on the season and walked only seven of the batters he faced. He went on to record one save and was a part of one combined shutout for his 2014 season. France also received the honor of being the first true freshman to start on opening day for the Green Wave since 1991.
France was a four-year letter winner at Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, La. France’s 22-13 record during his senior regular season helped lead his team to the 2nd round of the LHSAA State Playoffs. During playoffs, he posted a 7-1 record with a 0.37 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 64.1 innings of work. France’s senior and junior season statistics went on to earn him First Team All-State, All-District and All-Metro honors.
The Rochester Honkers 22nd season begins on May 26th when the Mankato MoonDogs bark into Mayo Field for a 7:05pm first pitch. Season Tickets, Bonus Books, Suites and Patios are now available. Call the Rochester Honkers office at 507-289-1170 for more information. The Honkers are also looking for host families for the 2015 season and ask all interested parties to call the business office for more information.
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The Rochester Honkers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 22nd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, 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 120 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 (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (BOS) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit www.rochesterhonkers.com
