Cougars Add Infielder, Pitcher to Roster
Published on April 9, 2021 under American Association (AA)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars have signed infielder Sherman Johnson and right-handed pitcher Jamal Wade.
Johnson signs with the Cougars after spending 2019 with the Los Angeles Angels Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats. During his season with the Bats, Johnson appeared in 71 games and tallied an OPS of .708 with 34 walks and 14 extra base hits. The Tampa, Fla. native was drafted by the Angels in the 14th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft out of Florida State University.
"Sherman is going to be a very valuable player for us," said Cougars' Manager George Tsamis. "He can play anywhere on the field. He has a lot of experience and will be very productive for us hitting somewhere near the top of the order."
Wade last pitched in 2019 for the Seattle Mariners Single-A affiliate, the West Virginia Power. The Baltimore, Maryland native owns a 3.29 ERA in his three seasons in professional baseball. Wade has also tallied a 1.28 career WHIP and a 12.2 SO/9 in 54.2 innings pitched. In 2017, Wade was drafted by the Mariners in the 17th round of the MLB Draft out of the University of Maryland.
"Jamal is a hard throwing right hander that will be a big part of our bullpen," said Tsamis.
2021 Kane County Cougars Signings
INF Josh Allen
OF Jeffrey Baez
RHP Jake Cosart
INF Galli Cribbs Jr.
OF Anthony Garcia
INF Sherman Johnson
OF Mark Karaviotis
OF Anfernee Seymour
RHP Tyler Viza
RHP Jamal Wade
INF Nick Zammarelli
The Cougars open the 2021 season on May 18 at beautiful Northwestern Medicine Field. Tickets are on sale now. Follow the Cougars on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates and more information regarding tickets and promotions for the upcoming season.
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