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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that pitcher Scott Williams will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Williams is the 14th player to be signed by Waterloo for the upcoming season and the ninth player to return from the Bucks’ 2009 squad.
Last season for the Bucks, Williams appeared in 16 games, starting 13. The right-handed pitcher finished the season with a 3-6 record, a 3.51 ERA, and 55 strikeouts while walking just 35.
Originally from Portage, Wisconsin, Williams is eager to return to the Cedar Valley. “I’m excited to be back with the Bucks again this summer,” said Williams. “I can’t wait to report to Waterloo in late-May.”
In 2009 for UW-Stevens Point, Williams finished with a 3-2 record and a 2.60 ERA, striking out 47 and holding opposing batters to a .165 average. For his efforts with the Pointers, Williams was named to the All-Midwest Region second team by the American Baseball Coaches Association and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference first team.
The 6′1″, 200-pound hurler was a second team All-State selection as a high school senior at Baraboo High School in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that right-handed pitcher Matt Grabowski will be joining the team for the 2010 season. Currently, Grabowski is a junior at Princeton University and is the 13th player to sign with the Bucks for the summer.
Last season for the Tigers, Grabowski appeared in 21 games as the team’s closer and late-inning reliever. Grabowski had a 2-1 record with a 2.65 ERA in 34 innings pitched. He held his opponents scoreless for 14 of those appearances. Grabowski was an honorable mention All-Ivy selection, finishing the year with five saves and striking out 20 with 10 walks.
A graduate of Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Grabowski earned four varsity letters as a pitcher and had an 18-5 career record. The hurler was 6-1 as a senior with a 3.54 ERA and was named All Conference and All Parochial three times.
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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Friday, February 19th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that right-handed pitcher Kyle Webb will be joining the team for the 2010 season. Currently, Webb is a freshman at Elon University and is the 11th player to sign with the Bucks for the summer.
This will be Webb’s first season for Waterloo Bucks. Waterloo Manager Jason Nell is eager to see Webb in the bullpen for the Bucks this summer.
“I have always had great success with Elon kids,” said Nell. “Elon is a solid Division I program with great coaches and good character kids. I think Kyle will continue this relationship and I am looking forward to it. He will bring a side-arm slot, has great control, and the ability to make guys swing and miss, which is needed late in the ballgame. We will use Kyle as a set-up guy or possibly as a closer.”
A 2009 graduate from Providence High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Webb was named the Florida class 2A Player of the Year, finishing his senior season with a 0.81 ERA. The hurler lead his class 2A team to the state title in 2008 and was named District 6-2A Player of the Year. A first team All First Coast and first team class 2A All-State selection, Webb went 10-1 with one save and a 0.80 ERA as a junior. Webb allowed only one hit and an unearned run while throwing a complete game in the state champion contest. He also was the winning pitcher in two district championship series games and was named a MaxPreps Baseball All-American.
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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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks, members of the Northwoods League, have announced that right-handed pitcher Lenny Linsky will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently, Linsky is a sophomore at the University of Hawaii and is the 10th player to sign with the Bucks for the summer.
Last season for Waterloo, Linsky appeared in 18 games and started eight. The hurler finished the season with an ERA of 5.03 and 31 strikeouts, pitching 53.2 innings. He held his opposing players to a batting average of .258.
Waterloo Manager Jason Nell is eager to see Linsky in the bullpen for the Bucks this summer.
“Depending on how he does with Hawaii, he has the opportunity to either be a match-up guy in key situations, or a one-time-through the line-up guy,” said Nell. “He has to be able to command his secondary stuff in order for us to get guys out. He should be a valuable piece in our bullpen.”
In 2009, the 6′1″, 205-pounder appeared in 12 games for the University of Hawaii all in relief, with a 1-1 record and one save. Linsky had an ERA of 8.47 with 15 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched.
A 2008 graduate from Peninsula High School in Rolling Hills Estates, California, Linsky earned three letters in baseball and received Most Outstanding Player as well as the captain’s award his senior season. Linsky was also ranked as the 146th top draft prospect out of California by Baseball America.
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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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that infielder Tyler Robbins will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently, Robbins is a junior at Dallas Baptist University and is the ninth player to sign with the Bucks for the summer.
Last season for Waterloo, Robbins played in 41 games with a batting average of .224. Robbins finished the season with 11 RBI, three stolen bases, and a .333 on-base percentage. Playing the majority of his games as a second baseman, Robbins finished with six doubles and 35 hits.
Robbins played his first two years of collegiate baseball at Des Moines Area Community College for former Bucks’ Manager Dan Fitzgerald where he was named the 2008 ICCAC Player of the Year and received First-Team All American honors after hitting .394 and a DMACC school record 20 home runs. The 6′0″, 190-pounder transferred to DBU after the 2009 season.
Originally from Bettendorf, Iowa, Robbins played his prep baseball at Bettendorf High School where he was named to the All-State Elite team in 2007.
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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Friday, February 5th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that pitcher Zach Cooper will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently, Cooper is a sophomore at Central Michigan University and is the eighth player to sign with the Bucks for the summer.
Last season for Waterloo, Cooper appeared in 26 games with a 2-2 record and a 5.14 ERA. Cooper placed third for the team-lead in strikeouts with 39 while walking just 15 in 28 innings and held opposing batters to a .220 average. The right-hander led the Bucks in saves with five.
Waterloo Manager Jason Nell is eager to see Cooper in the bullpen for the Bucks this summer.
“Zach will be called upon in the later part of the game in critical situations to get guys out – period,” said Nell. “We will put him in tough spots, but given his past experience, I think he will be up for the challenge. The ability to run the ball up there a bit, and have excellent control of his secondary pitches, will make him very valuable late in the game. Has the stuff where it is difficult as a hitter to square the ball up.”
During his freshman year for the Chippewas, the 5′11″, 190-pound hurler worked primarily in relief, with a 4.55 ERA. Cooper held his opponents scoreless in nine of 16 appearances.
Originally from Hartland, Michigan, Cooper was named 2008 Louisville Slugger All-American, as well as 2008 All-State selection while pitching for Hartland High School. He also was a three-time All Conference and All District honoree.
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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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that outfielder Phil Keppler will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently, Keppler is a sophomore at the University of Iowa.
Last season for Waterloo, Keppler played in 57 games with a batting average of .265 and 50 hits. Keppler tied for the team-lead in home runs with four and finished with 19 RBI and a slugging percentage of .381.
During his freshman year at Iowa, the 6′4″, 205-pound outfielder played in 28 games, with a .338 average and a .529 slugging percentage. Keppler redshirted for the Hawkeyes in 2008.
Originally from Manchester, Iowa, Keppler was first-team All Conference for three years and a two time first-team All District and All State selection. He also was a three time Golden Glove Award winner and was team captain his senior year at West Delaware High School.
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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Friday, January 29th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that outfielder Willie Argo will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently, Argo is a sophomore at the University of Illinois studying Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Last season for the Bucks, Argo appeared in 64 games. The outfielder finished the season with a .214 average with 25 RBI, three home runs, and led the team in runs and stolen bases with 38 and 29, respectively.
During his freshman year at Illinois, Argo hit .355 with 21 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and a .421 on-base percentage. The 6′1″, 210-pound right-handed hitter was drafted in the 44th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Originally from Davenport, Iowa, both the Des Moines Register and Quad City Times named Argo the 2008 Male Athlete of the year. A four-sport athlete who was named an Elite All State Outfielder in 2006 through 2008, Argo was named captain of 2008 All-State Team after leading Davenport Assumption High School to the Class 2A state title. Born on October 15, 1989, Willie is the son of Billy and Kathleen Argo.
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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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks announced James Lally will be joining the Bucks staff as the team’s Pitching Coach. Lally is currently serving in his first season as an Assistant Coach at Hofstra University. Lally spent the 2008-’09 academic years at Archbishop Molloy High School in Middle Village, New York as a teacher and also assisted the baseball and basketball team in his coaching abilities.
“I couldn’t be more excited about this summer with all of the great things I have heard about the Waterloo Bucks,” said Lally. “I am anxiously looking forward to the upcoming season and I am proud to join Jason Nell and his staff along with the entire Waterloo Bucks team for what should be another great season for the Bucks.”
Graduating from St. John’s University in 2007, Lally pitched three seasons for the Red Storm, appearing in 59 games from 2005-’07. Lally also was part of two NCAA tournament teams while attending St. John’s and was also a 3-time Big East Conference Academic All-Star.
Lally resides in Floral Park, New York and is currently working towards a master’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in social studies at Hofstra.
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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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Waterloo, IA – The Waterloo Bucks have announced that outfielder Pat Stover will return to play for the Bucks in 2010. Currently a freshman at Santa Clara University, Stover was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Stover will join fellow Broncos Paul Twining and Ryan Rieger on the Waterloo roster.
Joining the Bucks in early-July last year, Stover played in 26 games. In 105 at bats, the Rocklin, California native hit .265 with one home run, 14 RBI, and a .373 slugging percentage.
Bucks’ Manager Jason Nell believes Stover will be a crucial part of Waterloo’s lineup this summer.
“Pat is an unbelievable athlete with a great make-up,” said Nell. “He’s a young talent who should be able to use his freshman season at Santa Clara as a bouncing board to step in right away and help us in the outfield in Waterloo. Pat has the ability to run downhill and go get the balls in the gap. We’ll need him and his intelligence on the base paths to produce runs for us.”
The 6′4″, 210-pound right-handed hitter led Rocklin High School to the 2009 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division II baseball state title. Stover led Rocklin with a .451 average and slugged .756 as a senior.
Then 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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