Newark Bears 2012 Player of the Day - Rob DeWaters
Published on April 18, 2012 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Newark Bears News Release
Rob DeWaters
Position: Catcher
From: Jackson, NJ
This is DeWaters first year in pro baseball, and he brings with him a fascinating story, that sounds a lot like the feature film "The Rookie." DeWaters once anchored the middle of the batting order for Florida Atlantic, a perennial Division I powerhouse, before a shoulder injury derailed what could have been a promising professional career. He is now 36 years old, a father of two and interestingly enough, an ex-MMA fighter. Last season, DeWaters served as the Bears bullpen catcher, but this year he will come full circle. DeWaters will compete for a job at catcher. He worked very hard during the off-season, improving both his defensive prowess and his power stroke. Keep an eye out for DeWaters this season.
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