Canaries Sign Big Bopper
Published on April 6, 2006 under American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - Earlier today, the Canaries signed first baseman Justin Schuda to a contract for the 2006 season. Schuda led all hitters in the Frontier League last season with 26 home runs and was fifth in the league with 79 RBIs. Schuda is the fifth Canary signed for the upcoming season who has hit at least 10 home runs in a single season.
"Justin has proven to be a power production type of hitter in both organized and independent baseball," said Canaries Manager Mike Pinto. "I am excited that he is coming to Sioux Falls to join a line-up that is already capable of producing a lot of runs this season."
Earlier this off-season, the Canaries re-signed Edgard Clemente who led the team with 22 home runs last season and Abner Arroyo who hit 11 long balls last season. The team also added Alexis Hernandez who was the Golden Baseball League's home run leader in 2005 and Chad Hermansen who totaled 20-plus home runs for four consecutive seasons before being called to the big leagues by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1999.
Schuda, a California native, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 27th round of the 1999 draft. Last season, he was selected to the Frontier League all-star game.
Bird Seeds: The Canaries will hold their 2006 Job Fair tonight. Fans can apply for several jobs including ushers, ticket takers, and food service. The fair will run from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Birdcage ... On Saturday, The Canaries will host a free Easter Egg Hunt presented by ShopKo at the Birdcage. The event will begin at 10 a.m. ... The Canaries will open their fourteenth season on May 12 when they host the St. Joseph Blacksnakes.
American Association Stories from April 6, 2006
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