The Rafters Sign 3 Players On Tuesday
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 -- 10:38 AM
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, of the Northwoods Baseball League, announced the signings of three players from Northwestern State University of the Southland Conference on Tuesday.Freshman outfielder Cort Brinson will join junior right-handed pitcher Robert Baker and left-handed pitcher Joey Parrack in Wisconsin Rapids this summer.
In 32 games (28 starts) batting mostly in the cleanup spot in the batting order, Brinson has posted a .227 batting average with a team leading 8 doubles and two home runs. He has also scored 14 runs while ranking second on the team with 12 RBIs.
Baker has been a consistent contributor to the Demons staff this spring after transferring from Cisco Junior College. He has started eight games this spring, posting a 3-3 record with a 3.23 earned run average and tossing two complete games. In 53 innings he has recorded 33 strikeouts while holding opponent batters to a .249 average.
Parrack has appeared in seven games for the Demons this spring, tossing 19.1 innings while recording 22 strikeouts.
Opening Day at historic Witter Field is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th at 7:05 pm against the Lakeshore Chinooks.
In 2013 the Northwoods League will celebrate its 20th season.
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