(York, Pa): For the second time this year, members of the York Revolution team will be offering clinic-style instruction to any interested young player, boy or girl. The lessons will be held at Sovereign Bank Stadium in the ballpark's batting cage facility, rain or shine. Appointments are dependent on the availability of Jason Aspito and Corey Thurman, and will be organized on a first come, first serve basis.
To arrange a hitting or fielding lesson with Aspito, contact the Revolution outfielder at speedo33@msn.com. For pitching instruction, contact Corey Thurman at thurm35@yahoo.com. Times are flexible pending the schedule of each player. The cost for lessons is $45.00 per half hour. Payment is due at the time of the lesson, and cash or checks are both acceptable. There is no deadline to sign-up. Students only need to bring their own bat and/or glove. Other necessary equipment will be provided by the Revolution.
For more information, please contact Communications Manager Paul Braverman at pbraverman@yorkrevolution.com.
Aspito is a nine-year pro and spent 2000 through 2006 in the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels organizations. 2008 was his second season with the Revolution, after appearing in 54 games for York in 2007. Playing all season with the Revs this past summer, Aspito finished with 105 RBI in 130 games, good for third in the league. He also hit 24 home runs, while batting .293. Aspito was named York Revolution MVP for 2008, and was also elected to the mid-season Atlantic League All-Star Game. He copped post-season All-Star honors on the league's first team as well.
Thurman is a 13-year veteran of professional baseball, which includes parts of two seasons in the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays. Thurman appeared in 49 games for Toronto between 2002 and 2003. He spent the entire 2008 season with the Revolution, making a team high 29 starts, throwing a team high 165.1 innings. Thurman finished the season tied for fourth in the Atlantic League in strikeouts with 129, and was also named ALPB Pitcher of the Month for June.
The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Sovereign Bank Stadium, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401. For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.
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