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Sliders Sign SHG Alum for 2014

December 2, 2013 - Prospect League (Prospect)
Springfield Sliders News Release


The Sliders announced the first piece to their 2014 roster today and it's a name that Springfield area baseball fans should be familiar with. The Sliders announced that former Sacred Heart Griffin star David Jacob will play in Springfield next summer for the Sliders.

Jacob played outfield and pitcher for Sacred Heart where he was a formidable force both at the plate and on the mound. During his senior year Jacob batted .459 at the plate while collecting 16 extra base hits to go along with 31 runs scored and 30 RBI's. During his varsity tenure Jacob managed a career .465 batting average, had 107 RBI's in 273 at-bats while scoring 80 runs.

On the mound he had equally impressive numbers landing a career 17-3 win-loss record with an ERA of just 1.95. In his senior he year he struck out 61 batters while walking only 17 in 67 innings pitched.

Jacob is in his freshman season at Quincy University where he will play for the Hawks in 2014.

HOLIDAY TICKET OFFER

The Springfield Sliders are currently offering special holiday pricing on flex ticket packs purchased between now and December 15th. Fans can get 10 flex tickets for $45, 15 tickets for $65 or 20 tickets for $85. Flex tickets can be used for any Sliders home game in 2014 in any combination.

As a bonus, if it snows 1" or more on Christmas Eve all fans purchasing a flex pack will receive an additional $25 in Sliders Bucks!

The Springfield Sliders are members of the Prospect League with teams in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Their 60 game schedule begins in late May and runs into August. All Sliders home games are played at Robin Roberts Stadium located at 1415 N Grand Ave E in Springfield, IL.

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