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Cheetahs Sign Paul Molitor

Published on January 28, 2003 under Frontier League (FL)
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CRESTWOOD, IL – The Cook County Cheetahs of the Frontier League today announced the signing of 2002 Division III 1st Team All-American third baseman Paul Molitor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The team also signed two other players from UWSP, outfielder Randy Reed and lefthanded pitcher Brian Wanek.

Molitor, 22, a native of Reedsville, WI, was named to the NCAA's Division III All-America team after hitting .371 with 13 home runs and 58 runs batted in for the 2002 season. Molitor played in all 47 of the Pointers' games as the team won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship. He hit .303 with 6 HR and 25 RBI in 2001.

Reed, 21, from Appleton, WI, was named to the NCAA's Division III Regional 1st team after putting together a season of .373 with 11 home runs, 48 runs batted in and 13 stolen bases. He was UWSP's leadoff hitter for all four seasons in Stevens Point. Reed also played in all 47 games for UWSP. He hit .348 with 6 HR, 35 RBI and was 10 for 12 in stolen bases in the 2001 season.

Wanek, 23, a native of Green Bay, WI, was 3-0 with a 3.12 earned run average in 2002. He struck out 14 in 17 1/3 innings of work.

The signings bring the Cheetahs' spring training roster to 18.

The Cook County Cheetahs open the 2003 season May 23, and tickets are on sale now by calling 708-489-2255. Information about the Cheetahs can be found at www.gocheetahs.com.

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