CAMDEN, NJ - The Camden Riversharks announced today that former center, John Purdom, signed a contract with the neighboring Philadelphia Phillies. Purdom's signing marks the Riversharks' second player to be picked up by the 2008 World Series Champions, the first being former right-handed pitcher, Nate Bump. John will start his 2010 training at the Phillies' minor league camp."John is the second player from last year's squad to be picked up. I am looking forward to this season," Manager, Von Hayes said, "With my background and relationship with the Phillies, I hope to have good things come between Philadelphia and Camden," he added.
Purdom, who played at Indiana State University, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Reds in 2004. In 2009, he started off the season as catcher on the New Orleans Zephyrs, the AAA affiliate of the Florida Marlins. From there he went to the York Revolution as first baseman, and finally closed the season as a catcher at Campbell's Field with the Riversharks.
"It is great that John was signed, and I hope he gets to go to Triple A," Jeff Scott, Director of Baseball Operations, said, "The more players who get signed, the better our club looks. Others will come to the Riversharks knowing we can help them get jobs with the Major League teams," he added.
The Riversharks open the 2010 season on Thursday, April 22nd, on the road against the Newark Bears. The team will play their home opener at Campbell's Field against the Newark Bears on April 30th, 2010, at 7:05 PM. Group tickets can be purchased by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9.
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