Dillas sign nine free agents
Published on March 26, 2007 under United League Baseball (ULB)
Amarillo Dillas News Release
Today the Amarillo Dillas announced the signing 9 Free Agents to their roster including Jeremy King (RHP), Josh Ashton (INF), Nick Shay (INF), Michael Mallory (OF), Trevor Caughey (LHP), Carnell Parker (OF), Jonathan Marshall (C), Brad Kirsch (RHP), and Drew Jackson (LHP).
Professional baseball is a world wind of trades, releases, and signings. With the start of their 2007 campaign just 43 days away, the Amarillo Dillas brain trust has been in overdrive. Independent baseball is unique in that the Field Manager not only manages the team on the field but they wear the hat of Director, Player Development and Procurement, as well. For the Dillas this responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of Buddy Biancalana. Biancalana returns to Amarillo for his second season as the Dillas' Skipper and despite not enjoying much success on the field in 2006 with a 39-50 record, Biancalana is confident that these players will contribute immensely producing a much different result in 2007.
Jeremy King, RHP
Originally selected by the New York Yankees in the 6th round of the 2000 amateur draft; signed June 15, 2000. Born in Arcadia Florida now resides in Nocatee Florida. Jeremy is a graduate of Desoto High School of Arcadia Florida. Release status prior to signing with the Amarillo Dillas Baseball Club.
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R
Josh Ashton, INF
Josh was selected as the second overall draft pick in the United League Baseball Draft 2007. The United League held its' inaugural Winter League play in February that included a draft process involving participating athletes. Born in Farmington New Mexico and resides in his hometown. Attended Lubbock Christian in Lubbock Texas.
Height: 6' Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R
Nick Shay, INF
Signed as a Free Agent, Evansville Otters of the Frontier League. Born in Warrensburg Missouri now resides in Clinton Missouri.
Height: 6'3" Weight: 225 Bats: R Throws: R
Michael Mallory, OF
Originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1999 amateur draft; signed June 21, 1999. Born in Richmond Virginia now resides in Dinwiddie Virginia. Attended Dinwiddie County. Acquired from Chico Outlaws, Golden Baseball League for LHP Mike Kesten.
Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 Bats: R Throws: R
Trevor Caughey, LHP
Originally selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 9th round of the 2002 amateur draft; signed June 10, 2002. Born in Sacramento California now resides in San Luis Obispo California. Attended Cuesta Junior College (CA). Acquired from Chico Outlaws, Golden Baseball League with Michael Mallory for LHP Mike Kesten.
Height: 6'1" Weight: 165 Bats: L Throws: L
Carnell Parker, OF
Signed as a Free Agent, Tampa Bay Devil Rays (AL).
Height: 6'2" Weight: 170 Bats: R Throws: R
Jonathan Marshall, Catcher
Signed as a Free Agent, Fort Worth Cats American Association. Born in Marshall Texas and resides in his hometown.
Height: 6'2" Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R
Brad Kirsch, RHP
Signed as a Free Agent, United League Baseball Draft 2007, United League Baseball Winter League. Born in Pennsylvania now resides in Westchester Pennsylvania. Attended Wilmington College.
Height: 6'4" Weight: 230 Bats: R Throws: R
Drew Jackson, LHP
Originally signed as a Non-drafted Free Agent by the Atlanta Braves; August 2, 2004. Acquired from Chillicothe Paints of the Frontier League in exchange for Alex Derhak, Catcher and Brian Winings, RHP.
Born in Farmington New Mexico and resides in his hometown.
Height: 6' Weight: 200 Bats: L Throws: L
The Amarillo Dillas Baseball Club is a member of United League Baseball, an independent league of six professional baseball teams located in Texas and Louisiana. The United League is preparing for its second season this summer with teams located in Amarillo, Edinburg, Laredo, Harlingen, and San Angelo, Texas; and Alexandria, Louisiana. The ULB will play a 100-game schedule between May and August 2007. Opening Day for all of United League Baseball is May 8, 2007.
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