In today’s segment of ‘NWL Alumni in Spring Training’ we will focus on the Houston Astros franchise. The Astros currently have 10 plus former NWL players in their organization with Clint Barmes and Mark Melancon in the Major Leagues.
The Battle Creek Bombers unveiled new team logos and branding elements today, all of which bring together a fresh and edgier version of the teams logos of the past.
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters continued to piece together their 2011 roster by announcing the signings of right-handed pitcher Michael Russo (Kean University) and speedy outfielder Curtis Frisbie (University of Nevada-Reno).
The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced today that left-handed pitcher Phil Haig, will return for his 4th consecutive season with the Rochester Honkers. Haig becomes the 1st Rochester Honker to play four seasons with the team.
The Northwoods League (NWL) will be featuring various former NWL players who are in Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training camps over the next month and a half in a daily segment called ‘NWL Alumni in Spring Training’.
The Madison Mallards have signed a pair of University of Tennessee-Martin teammates for the 2011 season in junior outfielder Jordan Owen and sophomore pitcher Dan Tobik.
The Battle Creek Bombers are excited to announce their first signees of the 2011 Northwoods League season: University of Michigan Wolverine stand-outs Ben Ballantine, Tyler Mills, and returning 2010 Bomber Chad Jasman.
Spring Training is currently starting for all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams as ‘Pitchers and Catchers’ are beginning to report to camp in either Arizona or Florida.
The Green Bay Bullfrogs are excited to announce the signing of Chapman University pitcher Brian Rauh, the teams first signing for the upcoming 5th anniversary 2011 season.
Eau Claire Express field manager Dale Varsho has announced that four pitchers from the 2010 Northwoods League Championship team have verbally committed for the 2011 season. Rudy Jaramillo (New Mexico), Matt McDaniel (San Diego State), Brad Goldberg (Ohio State) and Harvey Martin (Central Michigan) will once again join the Express pitching staff in 2011.
