Elmira Pioneers Add Two Pitchers from Kentucky
April 24, 2014 - Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL)
Elmira Pioneers News Release
Elmira, NY - The Elmira Pioneers are proud to announce the addition of two pitchers from the University of Kentucky. Freshman left hander Logan Salow and red shirt sophomore Blake Oyler join the Pioneers for the 2014 season from the Wildcats, who are members of the SEC and currently ranked 17th in the Nation for Division I baseball.
Logan Salow hails from Ashland, KY where he was instrumental in leading Paul Blazer High School to a district and regional championship in 2013. Salow also garnered Kentucky's 16th Region Player of the Year honor in both his junior and senior season. As a freshman Salow has had the opportunity to pitch mid-week innings for the 27-14 Wildcats, going 2-1 with a 3.10 ERA through 16 appearances out of the bullpen. Salow has also shown that he can be a strikeout pitcher having struck out 25 of the 75 batters that he has faced this season. He was also recently named SEC Pitcher of the Week for his efforts from Sunday April 13th through Sunday April 20th. "Logan is a crafty left handed pitcher who will be an impact player in the PGCBL" stated Pioneers Manager Matt Burch.
Blake Oyler hails from Louisville, KY and was ranked as the 17th best high school player in Kentucky his senior year. Oyler finished the 2012 season with a 9-3 record and a 2.10 ERA to go along with 52 strikeouts for Louisville Male High School. Before transferring to Kentucky, Oyler played at Transylvania University where he appeared in nine games going 1-2 with a 2.72 ERA over 36 innings of work. Oyler does have summer collegiate league experience as he played in the Great Lakes Collegiate League last summer for the Lexington Hustlers. "With Blake we look forward to adding another quality SEC pitcher for the 2014 season" stated Pioneers Manager Matt Burch.
The Pioneers 2014 PGCBL season is quickly approaching and will be here along with summer before you know it!! Season tickets to a Pioneers game are a great way to make sure you don't miss out on one bit of the action!! Historic Dunn Field will be rocking all summer long with the best fans in the PGCBL. Season ticket packages start at just $99. The Pioneers are poised to once again pack Dunn Field after finishing third nationwide for total attendance a season ago. The Pioneers home opener is set for Friday, June 6th VS the Amsterdam Mohawks. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and there will be plenty of entertainment for fans including post game FIREWORKS, FIREWORKS and FIREWORKS!! To learn more about becoming a season ticket holder or to renew your seats call the Pioneers front office at 607-734-2690. Stay up-to-date with player signings and more news about the 2014 season at www.elmirapioneers.com.
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