Two Pitchers Added To The 2013 Express Roster
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 -- 10:58 AM
Eau Claire Express Field Manager Dale Varsho announced today an additional two pitchers to the 2013 Express roster.TJ Larson is a 6-foot, 185 pound right-handed pitcher for the Minnesota State Mavericks. He brings big game experience with him to the Express. Last year for the Mavericks, he pitched twice in the NCAA Division II championship, including a start in the national semifinal. This season for the Mavericks, he has worked as a starter and has yet to lose a game as he sits at 6-0 on the year. In 31.2 innings pitched, he has a 3.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts and only 21 walks. He hasn?t allowed a home run this season for a Mavericks squad that is ranked 10th in Division II with a 31-8 record.
Also coming to the Express is Somerset, Wis., native Jared Dettmann. After the 6-foot-3 and 170-pound sophomore left-handed pitcher spent last year at the University of Connecticut, he transferred to Century Community College in White Bear Lake, Minn. He has helped lead Century to a top five ranking in the NJCAA Division III. Last year at Connecticut, he appeared in seven games and earned a 2-1 record and struck out 19 batters.
With the addition of Larson and Dettmann, the Express only have two more players to add to complete the 30-man roster.
The Express begin their ninth season of Northwoods League play on May 29 in Madison to take on the Mallards.
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