Can-Am New Jersey Jackals

Jackals Sign a Pair of Matts

Published on April 10, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


LITTLE FALLS, NJ-The New Jersey Jackals today announced the signing of pitchers Matt Pike and Matt Smith to contracts for the 2003 season. Terms of the respective deals were not disclosed.

Pike, a 24 year-old right-hander, was released by the New York Yankees this spring after finishing the 2002 season at single-A Tampa. Last season Pike starred for the Elmira Pioneers before being signed by the Yankees in August. With Elmira, Pike posted a 7-1 record with a 2.01 ERA in 22 games (3 starts). Over 40.1 innings pitched, he allowed only 31 hits and struck out 39 batters.

After signing with the Yankees, Pike appeared in 6 games (1 start) with Tampa and had no record and a 5.91 ERA. He struck out 10 batters in 10.2 innings of work.

Pike spent the first two years of his career in the Cincinnati Reds organization, appearing in 28 games.

Smith, a 26 year-old left-hander from Kearny, NJ, is entering his 6th year in professional baseball. Last season while pitching for Pennsylvania in the Atlantic League, Smith appeared in 24 games (2 starts) and was 0-4 with a 4.81 ERA.

In 2000, Smith posted his best single-season numbers while pitching for Newark in the Atlantic League. The former Rutgers University star was 3-2 with 2 saves in 39 games (2 starts) in 2000.

The Jackals open up the 2003 season with a home game against the Berkshire Black Bears on May 22nd at Yogi Berra Stadium. For Jackals ticket information, log on to www.jackals.com or call (973) 746-7434.

Check out the New Jersey Jackals Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Canadian American League Stories from April 10, 2003


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central