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Rafters Add New Pitching Coach to Field Staff

May 14, 2013 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, WI- May 14, 2013. The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announced today that Derek Brooks has been added to Jake Martin's coaching staff for the 2013 season. Brooks will be the pitching coach for the Rafters this summer, taking over for Chad Lee, who is now a scout with the Kansas City Royals organization. Brooks spent his first season as an assistant coach at Emporia State University this past spring.

Brooks brings both playing and coaching experience to the Rafters staff. He was an infielder and pitcher at Odessa Junior College from 2009-2010 before finishing his collegiate career at Emporia State University from 2011-2012, where he was exclusively a pitcher. As a senior, he posted 6-3 record with a 4.58 ERA. In 70.2 innings pitched, he struck out 51 batters, while only allowing 13 walks. His 12 starts ranked him first on the Emporia State team in 2012.

Brooks is no stranger to summer collegiate baseball, having spent the summer of 2011 as a member of the Fayetteville Swamp Dogs in the Coastal Plains League. Brooks appeared in 13 games (8 starts) for the Swamp Dogs, and posted a 7-1 record with a sparkling 2.48 ERA. His ERA was the 9th best mark in the Coastal Plains League that summer. In 61.2 innings, he allowed only 14 walks while striking out 42.

Brooks graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor's Degree in BIS Interdisciplinary Studies in 2013. He is a 2008 graduate of Baytown Sterling High School, where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball. Brooks, the son of former major leaguer Trey Brooks, is a native of Baytown, Texas.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other Summer Collegiate League in North America. In 2013 the Northwoods League will celebrate its 20th season. Opening Day at historic Witter Field is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th at 7:05 pm against the Lakeshore Chinooks. Reserve your 2013 ticket packages today by calling 715-424-5400, or in person by stopping by the Rafters office at Witter Field. Available quantities of all promotional giveaways will vary from event to event and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.  The best way to guarantee giveaway items is to purchase a 9-Game Package. The offseason office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.

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