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Bandits Ink Former Big East Rookie of the Year for Second Season

February 26, 2015 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release


ROSEMONT, Ill. - Chicago Bandits GM, Aaron M. Moore, announced today that the team has agreed to terms with pitcher/first baseman Kirsten Verdun to return to the team for a second season.

"Kirsten is a player that we had a chance to watch many times during her career at DePaul and one thing that always stood out, besides her impressive numbers, was her competitiveness," said Moore. "That is something that she brought to the Bandits as well and it made a statement in the clubhouse.

"We look forward to having her back this season. She will have opportunities to make an impact in our lineup and we're confident she will deliver when called upon."

Verdun will be looked at to fill a dual role again in 2015. She will compete for playing time at pitcher, designated player and at first base.

In her first season with the Bandits, Verdun made an impact in limited opportunities, both in the circle and at the plate. The first professional win of her career came in a complete game outing against the Pennsylvania Rebellion. In the win, she allowed four runs on two hits with one strikeout. In 25 innings pitched during her rookie campaign, she allowed just 17 runs, tying her with Sara Moulton for the lowest runs allowed on the team, while leading all Bandits pitchers in fewest hits against with 25.

At the plate, Verdun recorded a .333 batting average with five RBIs and two runs scored.

"I'm very excited for the opportunity to play another summer for the Bandits," said Verdun. "I look forward to a great season with my teammates and the chance to contribute both on the mound and at the plate."

Verdun, who competed collegiately at DePaul University, signed with the Bandits in 2014 by way of open tryouts. Named the 2011 Big East Rookie of the Year, she became the only pitcher in program history to accumulate 900 innings pitched, 900 strikeouts and 100 wins.

Tickets for all 2015 Bandits games, including the home opener on Thursday, June 4 against the Akron Racers, are on sale now. For more information about the Chicago Bandits, or to purchase tickets, visit www.chicagobandits.com.



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