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Dirt Dawgs Sign Local College Talent Crocker and Fitzpatrick for 2013

April 26, 2013 - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Wachusett Dirt Dawgs News Release


LEOMINSTER, Mass. (Friday, April, 26, 2013) - The Dirt Dawgs are excited to announce the signings of pitchers Luke Crocker and Thomas Fitzpatrick for the 2013 season.

"We are excited to have Luke representing Clark University and Thomas representing Curry College on our team this year," said Scott Lettre, Director of Baseball Operations, "we can't wait to see what these local college talented players can do at Doyle Field this summer."

Crocker, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore from Strafford, VT, joins the team from Clark University, a Division III school located in Worcester, Massachusetts and a member of the New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC).

Crocker has logged 31.1 innings for the Cougars while striking out 19 in 9 appearances.

Last summer Crocker was on the Vermont Mountaineers of the NECBL. Crocker made 4 appearances and pitched 8.2 innings while on the Mountaineers.

"I'm pumped, definitely excited about the opportunity to play with the Dirt Dawgs this summer,," said Crocker, "I hope to pitch well, get my velocity up and have a good time this summer."

Fitzpatrick, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound sophomore from South Boston, MA, joins the team from Curry College, a Division III school located in Milton, Massachusetts and member of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC).

Fitzpatrick has pitched well this season for the Colonels, with a 3-3 record, and has recorded 39 innings pitched and 33 strikeouts.

Fitzpatrick is looking forward to playing this summer.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to play with the Dirt Dawgs this summer," said Fitzpatrick.

The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs open their season at home on June 6 th at 6:35 p.m.

The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs play at historic, and newly renovated, Doyle Field in Leominster, MA and are a 2012 expansion franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. The 2013 season swings into action on June 5 th .

Season Ticket, Flex-Game Packages, and sponsorship information is available by contacting the Dirt Dawgs at 978-965-4404 or at info@dirtdawgsball.com. Ticket package information is also available on our website at www.dirtdawgsball.com. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@Dawg_Pen) t o get the latest news and updates. Please contact scott@dirtdawgsball.com for more information regarding hosting a player.

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