The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announced that they have established a relationship with the University of South Alabama by signing two players from the University—Logan Kirkland and Colin Bray. Kirkland is a sophomore infielder who spent his freshman season as the Jaguars primary shortstop and Bray is a freshman outfielder.
Caleb Vincent is returning to the Bombers this summer after an impressive season during their 2011 Championship campaign.
The Green Bay Bullfrogs announced their continuing relationship with the University of Texas, one of the premier programs in all of college baseball, with the signings of Collin Shaw and Toller Boardman.
Two Cal State Fullerton Titans will bring their talents to Rochester this summer. Junior Outfielder Anthony Hutting, a two-time Honker, and sophomore catcher Chad Wallach, have officially signed with the Honkers Baseball Club for 2012.
The Waterloo Bucks, a member of the Northwoods League, have announced third baseman Cameron Perkins will return to play for Waterloo in 2012. Perkins, a junior at Purdue University, is the 13th player to be named to the Bucks' roster for the team's 18th season and joins fellow Boilermaker Brett Andrzejewski on the team this summer.
Eau Claire Express field manager Dale Varsho has announced the verbal commitment of three more players to join the team in 2012. One player will be coming back for his third season with the Express, Josh Scheffert
The St. Cloud franchise of the Northwoods League has announced that it will unveil its team name and logo at Legends Bar & Grill located in the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud on Tuesday, February 28 at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public. There will be merchandise and season ticket options available at the event.
This week the Wisconsin Woodchucks welcomed University of California–San Diego RHP Ryan Goodbrand to the 2012 roster. Ryan comes to the Woodchucks from a strong baseball program; the same program that produced 2011 NWL All-Star and Ryan’s current teammate Danny Susdorf.
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters added a pair of players from the University of Virginia baseball program when team officials announced the signings of versatile freshmen Brandon Downes and Kenny Towns. Downes is projected to see time at both catcher and in the outfield this spring and Towns is capable of playing multiple infield positions. Virginia is coming off its second College World Series appearance in the last three years and has won 156 games over that time frame—tops of any program in Division I baseball.
The Waterloo Bucks, a member of the Northwoods League, have announced right-handed pitcher Brett Andrzejewski will return to play for Waterloo in 2012. Andrzejewski (pronounced and-drew-JESS-key), a junior at Purdue University, is the 12th player to be named to the Bucks' roster for the team's 18th season.
