2010 Rookie of the Year Nemitz, Catcher Marker Re-Sign with Bandits
Published on February 17, 2011 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release
ROSEMONT, Ill. - Chicago Bandits GM Aaron Moore announced the re-signing of catcher Mariesha Marker and 2010 Rookie of the Year, pitcher Nikki Nemitz.
Marker and Nemitz have agreed go contracts through the 2011 season.
"Anytime you can re-sign a pitcher like Nemitz, it ¬â¢s great for your team," said Moore. "She played a big part last season and we ¬â¢re expecting her to perform at the same level this year."
A first round draft pick in the 2010 NPF Senior Draft, Nemitz enjoyed a stand out rookie season, and was named to the 2010 NPF Rookie Team. She finished the season with seven wins, 14 strikeouts, and a 2.18 ERA. photo by Dina T. Kwit Marker joined the Bandits as a free agent during the 2010 season. In 20 at-bats she had three hits and a .150 batting average with five runs scored.
"Marker is going to have a bigger role as a catcher this season," said Moore. "We ¬â¢re going to carry two catchers so she should see a lot more time behind the plate this year and in the batter ¬â¢s box."
Season tickets for the 2011 season, which features the Bandits in a brand new stadium, are on sale now! Packages start as low as $4 per game and can be ordered by calling 877-7BANDIT. For more information about the Bandits, visit www.chicagobandits.com.
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