FL Joliet Slammers

Slammers Land Starting Pitcher with Double-A Experience

Published on April 5, 2013 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


(Joliet, IL) - The Joliet Slammers, presented by ATI Physical Therapy, announced Friday the signing of RHP Evan Anundsen.

The 24-year old from Littleton, Colorado was a fourth round selection of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2006 draft out of Columbine High School. He spent the past seven seasons pitching in the Milwaukee organization and started 24 games for the Double-A Huntsville Stars in 2012.

"We could not be more excited to have Evan as a part of the Slammers rotation," manager Mike Breyman said. "We have been working on trying to get him here for some time now and he will be a big part of the front end of our rotation. I look forward to watching him pitch every five days."

Anundsen's best season as a professional came in 2009 when he posted a 2.69 ERA in 23 starts for the High Single-A Brevard County Manatees.

Season tickets, loaded ticket packages and group outings for the 2013 season are available now by calling 815-722-2287. Opening Night is Friday, May 17 at 7:05 p.m. as the Slammers take on the Traverse City Beach Bums. Click here to download the team's complete 2013 schedule. To stay up to date on the latest news, make sure to like the Slammers on Facebook and follow them on Twitter .

The Joliet Slammers are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, entering its 21 st season in 2013. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com .

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