CalL1 Inland Empire 66ers

66ers Get NCAA Pre-Season All American

Published on July 13, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
Inland Empire 66ers News Release


San Bernardino, CA - Inland Empire is adding a former college All-American in Andrew Smith who was just signed by the Angels. Smith was a preseason All-American by Louisville Slugger (third team) and a nominee for the Lowe's Senior Class Award. In a counter move, Bryant George has been placed on the temporarily inactive list.

Smith led the UNC-Charlotte 49ers in innings pitched, strikeouts and starts in his senior year for the A-10 school. In 2011 he pitched the 49ers to a victory in the NCAA Regional's against Arkansas culminating a season in which he was named a 3rd team All-American.

Inland Empire returns home to host Lake Elsinore for a three game series starting Saturday, July 14th. The 66ers will distribute a "Welcome Home" doormat that night, and then Sunday, July 15th, San Bernardino Recycle presents an Angels Water Bottle featuring Angels Ace Jered Weaver. Tickets can be purchased at the 66ers box office and online at www.66ers.com. For more information on the Inland Empire 66ers please contact Sam Farber, Director of Broadcasting, at 909-495-7632.

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