Northwoods Waterloo Bucks

Bucks Bolster Pitching Staff with Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference Hurler

March 18, 2011 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Waterloo Bucks News Release


Waterloo, IA - The Waterloo Bucks, a member of the Northwoods League, have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Chase Stevens to their roster for the 2011 season. Stevens is a sophomore at Seminole State College of the Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference. He will join fellow Trojan teammate Shane Broyles in Waterloo this summer.

Stevens was recently selected as the Division I Co-Pitcher of the Week by the NJCAA after throwing his first collegiate no-hitter on Sunday, March 13 versus Butler County Community College in a 12-0 win. Stevens struck out 12 batters and walked only one opponent, nearly missing a perfect game.

Last season, Stevens appeared in 13 games for Seminole State, finishing with a 5-3 record in 63.1 innings pitched. Broyles struck out 45 with 22 walks and ended the year with a 5.40 ERA.

"Chase is a pitcher that we are going to rely on coming out of the bullpen for us," said Bucks Coach Travis Kiewiet. "He has a plus breaking ball to go along with a good fastball and is a great competitor on the mound."

During the summer of 2010, Stevens played in the Prospect League for the Springfield Sliders. At 5'10" and 180 pounds, Stevens went 6-1 with a 1.50 ERA, striking out 48 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched. This season for the Trojans, Stevens has seen action in six games. In 25.2 innings pitched, the Blanchard, Oklahoma native owns a 3-0 record with 33 strikeouts, seven walks, and a 2.10 ERA.

Stevens was born August 15, 1990 and graduated from Blanchard High School. He plans to major in sports management and is the son of Shannon and Lezley Stevens.

The Bucks will open the 2011 season on the road at the Battle Creek Bombers on June 1. Waterloo's home opener is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at 6:35 pm versus the Eau Claire Express. Season tickets and single-game tickets are currently on sale. Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks in the off-season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.



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