Former Honker Earns Big Ten Player of the Year
May 25, 2016 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Rochester Honkers News Release
Former Rochester Honker Matt Fiedler
(Rochester Honkers)
(Rochester, Minn.) - Matt Fiedler was named Big Ten Player of the Year after his junior season at the University of Minnesota. The Eagan, Minn. native played for the Honkers during the 2015 Northwoods League season.
Fiedler hit a team-high .383 with seven home runs and 36 RBI in 52 games played with Minnesota. On the mound, he was 7-2 with a 3.67 ERA and struck out 63.
For the Honkers in 2015, Fiedler hit .354 with eight home runs and 37 RBI in 43 games played. On the mound, he went 2-5 in 12 appearances, in which eight were starts. He threw 52.2 innings, struck out 50 and posted a 4.27 ERA.
The Rochester Honkers 23rd season begins on May 31st when the team travels to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to take on the Express. The following night, Wednesday, June 1st, the Honkers battle the Express in their home opener at Mayo Field at 7:05 pm. Season Tickets, Bonus Books, Suites and Patios are now available. Call the Rochester Honkers office at 507-289-1170 for more information. The Honkers are also looking for host families for the 2016 season and ask all interested parties to call the business office for more information.
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