Belters Sign Former Diamondbacks Prospect, Derek Luciano
Published on April 3, 2012 under Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are pleased to announce the signing of former Diamondbacks prospect and third baseman, Derek Luciano. The CornBelters will play their first game of the 2012 season at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. (CEFCU Opening Night).
Luciano was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 44th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft. He joined the Arizona League Diamondbacks (Rookie) last season and contributed 42 hits, three home runs, 23 RBI, and a .282 batting average.
"Derek is an outstanding prospect," said CornBelters Field Manager Chad Parker. "His hitting backed with power and he is a great defender."
THE NIBLET: Make sure you stop by the Box Office Mondays "" Fridays, 9 a.m. "" 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. "" 2 p.m. to get your tickets to any CornBelters home games and the State Farm Frontier League All-Star Game, coming at the Corn Crib this summer! Individual tickets are also available online at www.normalbaseball.com.
Affordable ticket packages, and marketing opportunities, are available for the 2012 season and beyond. To make an investment, or for more information, simply contact the CornBelters at (309) 454-2255 (BALL), visit their website (http://www.normalbaseball.com) or stop by the Corn Crib administrative office during normal business hours. Stay social with the CornBelters at www.facebook.com/CornBelters and www.twitter.com/Normal_Baseball.
Frontier League Stories from April 3, 2012
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- Belters Sign Former Diamondbacks Prospect, Derek Luciano - Normal CornBelters
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- Miners Sign Former Murray State and St. Louis Cardinal Pitcher - Southern Illinois Miners
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