Hale Returns to Riversharks

Published on February 10, 2014 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release


CAMDEN, N.J. - The Camden Riversharks have signed righthanded pitcher Jake Hale for the 2014 season. The righty will join outfielder Billy Rice and pitchers Aaron Tullo and Armando Gabino as 2013 Riversharks set to rejoin the team in 2014.

In 27 games for the Riversharks last season, the Ohio native made 14 starts, going 3-7. The 28-year-old struck out 65 batters in 106 innings. Hale was acquired in a trade with the New Jersey Jackals and made his Atlantic League debut in 2013.

The Riversharks home opener is on May 2nd, 2014 at 7:05. Ticket information is available on http://www.riversharks.com/ www.riversharks.com .

About the Camden Riversharks: The Camden Riversharks are entering their 14th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Since the team's inception in 2001, the Riversharks have called Campbell's Field home, located on the Camden Waterfront. With sightlines that include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline, the views from Campbell's Field are like few others in professional baseball. The team provides a competitive baseball product, while maintaining an affordable family friendly atmosphere.

The Riversharks play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are "Major League ready" and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball.



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