Haerther Back on First
January 27, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the signing of infielder Casey Haerther to a contract for the 2014 season.
Haerther, 26, hit .307 with 10 home runs and a team-leading 66 RBI in 97 games with the Goldeyes last season. His 32 extra base hits were third on the team. Defensively, he had a .995 fielding percentage at first base.
"He had a great season for us last year," Forney said. "He's a very productive offensive player, but one of the things I like best about Casey is that he has a really good glove at first base. He has sure hands, good feet around the bag and makes the routine play with consistency. He also makes the other infielders better by doing a really good job of digging balls out of the dirt.
A fifth round selection by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2009 out of UCLA, Haerther played four seasons in the Angels system, including all of the 2012 campaign at Class AA Arkansas of the Texas League.
Internationally, Haerther suited up for Israel at the 2012 World Baseball Classic qualifying tournament.
The Goldeyes now have 11 players signed for the 2014 season, including six pitchers and five position players.
Season ticket and nine-game mini pack information for the 2014 is available by calling the Goldeyes office at 204-982-2273 or visiting Goldeyes.com.
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