Published On: February 19th, 2023

Pitchers Jacob Faulkner and Micah Berens added to the pitching staff

Ashwaubenon, Wis.- The Green Bay Rockers are excited to announce the addition of two more pitchers for the upcoming season. Joining the team will be Princeton’s reliever Jacob Faulkner and Incarnate Word starter Micah Berens.

 

Jacob FaulknerJacob Faulkner is set to join Green Bay’s roster following his sophomore campaign at Princeton University. After not seeing any action as a true freshman, he’s been the most frequently-used arm out of the Tigers’ bullpen this year. In nine appearances this spring, Faulkner has posted a 1-0 record with a 4.87 ERA across 20.1 innings pitched. In these outings, he’s struck out 16 batters and recorded the only three saves the Tigers have had all year. One of these saves was a two-inning shutout over the Duke Blue Devils. Their season continues this upcoming Saturday, March 25, with a double-header against Dartmouth.

 

Micah Berens will join the Rockers this summer after his first season at University of the Incarnate Word. The right-hander transferred to the Micah Berens - BBUniversity after he spent his sophomore season pitching at Weatherford College, where he accumulated a 3-2 record across 18 appearances (seven starts). This season with Incarnate Word, he’s made five total appearances with three starts for the Cardinals. Over these appearances, he has a 1-0 record with a 3.38 ERA and 14 strikeouts. His first win this year came against Southern University where he threw seven innings and only allowed one earned run. His season continues when Incarnate Word hosts Houston Christian University on Friday, March 24.

 

Season ticket packages, group tickets and the ever-popular Fleet Farm Flex Packs are available now. The Fleet Farm Flex Pack includes six tickets that can also be used for any games during the summer along with a $50 Capital Credit Union Park gift card, $10 Fleet Farm gift card and much more. Visit www.greenbayrockers.com or call the ticket office at 920-497-7225 to reserve your seats today. The Rockers front office and Team Apparel Fan Shop at Capital Credit Union Park are located at 2231 Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.

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