Former Mariner Jacobsen pens deal with Long Island
March 31, 2006 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., March 31, 2006) - The Long Island Ducks, members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, today announced that they have agreed to terms with first baseman/designated hitter Bucky Jacobsen on a contract for the 2006 season.
"I'm excited to be coming to the Ducks," says Jacobsen. "From what I've heard the Atlantic League is the cream of the crop of independent leagues and Long Island has great fans and a packed stadium. It's going to be nice to come out there and pick up where I left off in 2004."
Originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the 1997 draft, Jacobsen is entering his 10th season of professional baseball. The 30-year old enjoyed his finest season in 2004, batting .312 with 26 home runs and 86 RBI in 81 games for Tacoma (AAA, Mariners) before being called up to Seattle after the All-Star break. Jacobsen hit .275 with nine home runs in 160 at bats with the Mariners during the season's second half. The veteran of 824 minor league game owns a career .285 batting average with 158 home runs, 177 doubles, 574 RBI and a .520 slugging percentage.
The Long Island Ducks are entering their seventh season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. They have averaged over 100 percent attendance capacity of 6,002-seat Citibank Park in each of their first six seasons and are one of the most successful minor league sports franchises in the country. For further information, visit www.liducks.com or call 631-940-DUCK.
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