Champions Release Two Infielders
August 7, 2018 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Ottawa Champions News Release
Ottawa Champions catcher Zak Colby
(Ottawa Champions, Credit: Marc Lafleur/Ottawa Champions)
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Champions have released both INF Tyler Brown and C Zak Colby for disciplinary reasons.
Colby, a 29-year-old catcher from Hanford, Calif., joined the Champions in June after playing overseas in the winter. He batted .298 in his 40 games as a member of the club, amassing six doubles and 14 RBI.
He had previous experience in the Can-Am League, playing with the Shikoku Island All-Stars when they went through the Can-Am League as part of the international series in 2016.
Brown, a 23-year-old infielder from Henderson, Nev., was a recent signing of manager Hal Lanier. He rounded out the infield after the release of INF Steve Nyisztor due to injury. He had two hits in his four games as a Champion.
Ottawa's coaching staff will fill out the roster with replacement signings in the coming days.
The Champions are currently on a short, two-day road trip to New Jersey. They will return home to play the Rockland Boulders on a DOLLAR HOT DOG NIGHT Thursday, August 9 at 7:05 p.m. The series has postseason implications, with the Champions currently sitting 3.5 games back of the Can-Am League's final playoff spot.
Tickets for all Champions home games are available at www.ottawachampions.com, in-person at the RCGT Park box office, or by calling 613-745-BALL (2255).
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 Ottawa Champions infielder Tyler Brown (Marc Lafleur/Ottawa Champions) |
 Ottawa Champions catcher Zak Colby (Marc Lafleur/Ottawa Champions) |
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