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Published on February 3, 2010 under Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release


JOLIET, IL - Devin Anderson is headed back to Joliet for the 2010 season. The left-handed pitcher was originally signed by the Orange Crush October 31, 2008. The Joliet JackHammers home opener will be on May 28th versus the Lake County Fielders, a 2010 Northern League expansion team. "Devin is a great guy to have on the pitching staff because he will take the ball anytime, in any situation and will give you all he has," said JackHammers Field Manager Chad Parker. "He is a true gamer that loves to be in big situations." Anderson, a 26-year-old southpaw, was a 28th round draft pick in 2002 for the Atlanta Braves. He spent four seasons in the Braves organization, finishing up in 2006 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Braves Single A affiliate. In 2007, Anderson pitched for the Macon Music of the Independent South Coast League before joining the JackHammers in 2009. The 6'5" Ocoee, Florida native spent time as both a starter and reliever for the '09 JackHammers.

Loose Gravel: The JackHammers will be hosting the Orange Crush Winter Warm-Up on Monday, February 8 at 5:10 p.m. at The Department in downtown Joliet. Tickets for the Winter Warm-Up are $35 and include a chance to mingle with Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry, JackHammers Field Manager Chad Parker, and former JackHammer great Ryan Sienko, as well as appetizers, drinks and a JackHammers Hat. To purchase your tickets, stop by the JackHammers Box Office or call 815.726.BALL (2255).

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