Jacks Sign Number One Overall Draft Pick

Published on March 30, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Bangor Lumberjacks News Release


Bangor, ME- The Bangor Lumberjacks, a proud member of the Northeast League, announced today, that with the number one overall pick in the Central League Draft the Lumberjacks sign right hand pitcher Laine McKeller from McNeese State University.

The 6-1, 200 pitcher pitched his senior year in college in 2002. The hard throwing righty tallied 68 strikeouts while only giving up 42 free passes in 82 innings of work. McKeller has been throwing his fastball consistently in the mid 90's and has a solid slider to go along with it. Laine was one of McNeese State University's top pitchers in 2002 and was used primarily as a starter.

McKeller started his college career at Angelina Junior College where he posted an 8-2 record and had a 2.69 ERA. He will fight for a starting job with the Lumberjacks, but he can also be used out of the bullpen for long relief appearances as well.

Season Tickets and Pack Tickets and individual tickets are on sale now at the Jacks store in the Bangor Mall. The Lumberjacks begin the 2004 season on the road in New Jersey, and open at home on Thursday, June 3 at the new John Winkin Baseball Complex on the campus of Husson College in Bangor. Please call 207-947-1900 for all ticket, promotional, and sponsorship information or stop in the Lumberjacks Pro Shop located in the Bangor Mall.

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