Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.- The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are pleased to announce the addition of two Dixie State Trailblazers to the 2020 roster, Jimmy Borzone and Jack Gonzales.

Borzone is returning to Wisconsin Rapids for the upcoming season. In 2019, Borzone was one of the best relief pitchers in the Northwoods League, pitching to a miniscule 1.46 ERA over 20 appearances. Borzone also finished the season second on the Rafters in saves and games finished. In his junior season at Dixie State, Borzone struck out 18 batters in 23 innings of work. In high school, Borzone was honored with all-league and all-state selections after recording a 1.72 ERA at Union High School in Vancouver, WA. Perfect Game responded by rating Borzone the No. 8 pitching prospect in the state.

Head Coach Craig Noto is excited to have Borzone back: “Jimmy Borzone was one of the top relievers in the Northwoods League last summer. His three-pitch mix and ability to shut down the running game made him a selection for the Top 100 Prospect game in Madison. I am pumped to have him back!”

Gonzales is a lefty in the Dixie State bullpen. Last season, Gonzales racked up 14 strikeouts and a 3.52 ERA in 15 innings pitched for the Trailblazers. In Summer 2019, Jack Gonzales brought stability to the Yakima Valley Pippins bullpen and rotation. In 17 games and five starts, Gonzales finished the West Coast League season with a 3.43 ERA. At El Camino High School, Gonzales had a 2.52 ERA in his senior season, and struck out 91 over his junior and senior seasons.

Witter Field is the perfect place for employee appreciation, family get togethers, church picnics, and more! For more information on the different group areas visit Raftersbaseball.com, call the Rafthouse at 715-424-5400, or visit Historic Witter Field. The Rafthouse is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at Witter Field, 521 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 26^th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 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, over 230 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and MLB All-Stars Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (MIA). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rafters as your favorite team.