Otters Sign Outfielder Ryde Rodriguez, Place of Greg Alexander On Suspended List
May 4, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
(EVANSVILLE, Indiana) - The Evansville Otters added another outfielder on Friday with the signing of
Florida native Ryde Rodriguez.
An all-around player, Rodriguez boasts a .274 career batting average and also has 25 outfield assists. The
Otters like his athleticism on a number of different levels.
"Ryde has a strong arm in the outfield and can play any position out there," said Kevin Cope, the
Director of Player Personnel for the Evansville Otters. "He is also a threat in the lineup with his power
potential."
Rodriguez started in the St. Louis Cardinals for his first three seasons but ended last year with the
Rockland of the Canadian-American Association. With the Boulders, Ryde hit .259 with 4 home runs, 11
doubles, and 30 runs batted in.
The Otters also placed outfielder Greg Alexander on the suspended list on Friday. Alexander has been
with Evansville for the last three seasons but chose to take and complete college classes this spring.
After holding their first practice on Friday, the Otters will play the Southern Illinois Miners on Saturday.
First pitch for the exhibition game is 7:05 pm. at Brooks Stadium in Paducah, Kentucky.
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th annual exhibition game benefitting Jacob's Village. The game will be
played on Friday, May 11 at Historic Bosse Field with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 pm. General
admission price is $4.00 as reserved seats will be selling for $6.00.
Opening Day for the Otters at historic Bosse Field is Friday, May 18, 2012, when Evansville hosts the
Washington Wild Things. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT, and season tickets are on sale now.
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