Connecticut Tigers Release First Ever Roster
Published on June 18, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release
TROY, NY-The Connecticut Tigers have finalized their opening day roster with 15 pitchers and 15 position players in uniform for this evening's contest against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. RHP Clemente Mendoza, one of four returning players from the 2009 Oneonta Tigers, will get the start tonight in the season-opener. The game will be broadcast live on AM 1310 WICH with pre-game coverage beginning at 6:45 p.m. tonight.
The roster features a wide collection of talent, including Nutmeg State native IF Brett Anderson (Bristol, Bristol Eastern HS); who continues his career after two seasons with the Gulf Coast League Tigers following his selection in the 12th round of the June 2008 First Year Player Draft. Fellow Infielders Matt Perry (Sudbury, MA; Holly Cross) and Ryan Soares (Harwich, MA; George Mason) will begin their professional careers this evening along with former University of Oregon reliever RHP Drew Gagnier, who appeared in two games in the NCAA Norwich Regional at Dodd Stadium in early June.
The Tigers start the 2010 home season on Saturday, June 26 against the Vermont Lake Monsters (Washington Nationals) at 7:05 p.m. To purchase tickets, please call the Tigers at 860-887-7962, go online to www.cttigers.com or stop by the Dodd Stadium Box Office during normal business hours.
The Connecticut Tigers are entering their first year at Dodd Stadium and will play a 76-game schedule from mid-June through early September as part of the New York-Penn League, the oldest continually operated Single-A League in minor league baseball. The Tigers moved to southeastern Connecticut in April after playing 44 seasons in Oneonta, NY.
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