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One of the Herd Joins the Bucks

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

(Waterloo, IA) The Waterloo Bucks have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Greg Williams for the 2010 season.  Currently, Williams is a sophomore at Marshall University majoring in Accounting.

This season for the Thundering Herd, Williams has not played due the rehabilitation of an injury, but is scheduled be ready for the start of the Bucks’ season.  In the 2009 season for Marshall, Williams started in 7 of the 14 games he appeared in.  The Cincinnati, Ohio native totaled 44.2 innings with 38 strikeouts and a 2-5 record.

“I’m looking forward to playing with the Bucks this season,” says Williams.  “I have heard nothing but great things about the Northwoods League, as well as the city of Waterloo.  I’m excited for the season to start.”

A graduate of Archbishop Moeller in West Chester, Ohio, Williams was drafted in the 31st round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished his high school career with the programs’ lowest single-season ERA and finished in top 10 for wins, ERA and shutouts. After high school Williams played one year of summer baseball for the Midland Redskins and was a member of the Midwest Redbirds Fall Scout Team.

The Bucks will open the 2010 season at home on Wednesday, June 2 at 6:35 pm versus Wisconsin Rapids.  Season tickets and single-game tickets are currently on sale.  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks in the off-season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.

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Arik Sikula to Return to Honkers

Friday, March 26th, 2010

(Rochester, MN) The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced today their closer from the 2009 championship team, Arik Sikula, will return for the 2010 season.  Sikula will be joined by Marshall University teammate and fellow pitcher Ian Kadish.

Sikula is a 6-foot 198-pound Arik Sikularight-handed junior pitcher.  He is currently is 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA.  Sikula has made 7 relief appearances, pitching 17.1 innings and striking out 12. Last summer for the Honkers, Sikula finished the regular season 3-1 with a 1.14 ERA.  He appeared in 30 games, pitching 39.0 innings, and struck out 51.  He held opponents to a .203 batting average against.  Sikula recorded 2 saves during the postseason including game three of the NWL Championship Series.

kadish_ian.jpgKadish is a 6’1”, 196-pound junior righthander that is the Thundering Herd’s Friday night starter.  He is currently 1-2 with a 6.12 ERA over 5 starts. Kadish has recorded 20 strikeouts in 25.0 innings of work.  As a sophomore, Kadish pitched 23.1 innings in 19 appearances and struck out 20.

Marshall University participates in their first Conference USA series this weekend, at Tulane.  Ian Kadish will start game one, Friday night, and Sikula will get his first starting opportunity on Sunday afternoon.

The Rochester Honkers 17th season begins on June 2nd when they travel to Mankato, MN for a 7:05pm start. Their home opener is Thursday, June 3rd against Mankato at Mayo Field starting at 7:05pm. Season Tickets, Bonus Books, Suites and Patios are now available.  Call the Honkers office at 507-289-1170 for more information.

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Stingers Sign Three More to Inaugural Team Roster

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

(Willmar, MN) The Willmar Stingers continue to add players to their 2010 inaugural roster with three recent additions. The Stingers signed two infielders and one outfielder this week which puts the roster officially at 10 players.  Signing contracts this week were junior first baseman Andrew Haake (University of Nebraska-Kearney), sophomore first baseman Eduardo Gonzalez (Alcorn State University), and freshman centerfielder Isaac Ballou (Marshall University).

Haake is a left-handed hitter who hit 11 home runs last season with the Lopers and had 49 RBI. He also scored 46 runs and had 13 doubles. The Beatice, Nebraska native played for the Yorktown Cardinals of the Western Major Baseball League in Canada last summer, where he hit .261 with 7 home runs in 37 games. He played his first two years of collegiate baseball at Cloud County Community College in Kansas.  Currently, Haake is hitting. 323 with 3 home runs this spring.

Gonzalez was named to the 2009 Louisville Freshman All-American Team last year, selected by Collegiate Baseball.  The Lutz, Florida native finished the season with a .407 average, which was 1st in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and 43rd in the country. He was named as the SWAC Freshman of the Year.  To date he is currently leading his team with a .411 average this spring.

Joining Haake and Gonzalez is switch-hitting Isaac Ballou.  Ballou is a quick athletic outfielder who homered in his first collegiate game this spring and is 9 for 9 in stolen base attempts. During his high school days at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, he swiped 100 stolen bases.  “I’m happy with how our guys are performing this spring,” Stingers field manager Matt Hollod said.  “I think fans will enjoy seeing Isaac roam centerfield at Bill Taunton Stadium. He is a multiple tools guy with a lot of potential.”

The inaugural season home opener is Thursday, June 3 vs. St. Cloud.  Season tickets are currently available for $149 for reserved seat backs and $169 for box seat season tickets. For more information regarding the roster and upcoming season, please call 320-222-2010.

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