Evansville Signs FLCS MVP Ackerman to Extension
Published on April 6, 2017 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville Otters have signed Frontier League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Hunter Ackerman to a contract extension.
Ackerman shined for the Otters in the winner-take-all FLCS Game 5 last September, pitching 7 2/3 innings while allowing just one hit and striking out five batters.
"His dominant performance in game five of championship series is one of the best playoff games I've ever seen," Otters manager Andy McCauley said. "Excited to have Hunter back for this season.
"He really showed he's capable of being a top starter in the league."
In three postseason starts for the Otters last season, Ackerman went 2-1 with 16 strikeouts and a 1.61 ERA.
During the 2016 regular season, Ackerman was 7-6 with a 3.76 ERA.
"Hunter is a reliable starter that will log innings for us," McCauley said. "He gives us a chance to win every time out."
Ackerman was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft by the Chicago Cubs. He spent three years in the Cubs' organization before coming to the Frontier League with the Schaumburg Boomers.
"He has a real chance to get himself back into an organization," McCauley added. "He truly loves baseball and enjoys the competition."
Evansville will open the regular season in Marion, Ill. May 12 against the Southern Illinois Miners at 7:05 p.m. and will celebrate Bosse Field's Opening Night May 19 against the Gateway Grizzlies at 6:35 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and season tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.
Plus, don't forget that 2017 single game tickets go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 in conjunction with Fan Fest presented by Action Equipment. Stop by to take advantage of special Championship Weekend specials.
If you're interested in being a member of our championship team, please call or text 812-760-8610 for part-time employment opportunities.
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