Pheasants Add Rookie Infielder from NDSU
Published on June 13, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
SIOUX FALLS - The Sioux Falls Pheasants signed infielder Max Casper on Wednesday, a true rookie from North Dakota State University.
In a concurrent move, the Pheasants released right-handed pitcher Matthew Sommo.
Casper, 21, batted .300 in his senior year this season with 10 extra-base hits and 20 RBI. He started every game for the Bison, helping them reach the Summit League championship. The durable infielder set a career record with NDSU for games played and is third all-time in runs scored. He also ranks among the top fielders and shortstops in school history.
Casper, a native of Circle Pines, Minn., was a career .292 hitter with 81 RBI at NDSU.
Sommo made six appearances, including three starts, as a rookie with the Pheasants. He went 1-1 with an 8.64 ERA in 25 innings pitched, striking out 13 and walking 16.
The Sioux Falls Pheasants are in their 20th season of independent professional baseball and are members of the 13-team American Association. Information about individual tickets and group outings with the Sioux Falls Pheasants is available by calling (605) 336-6060 or visiting www.sfpheasants.com.
Scott S. Beatty
Broadcaster / Media Relations
Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants
605-336-6060 ext. 209 o
605-333-0139 f
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June 13, 2012
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Pheasants add rookie infielder from NDSU
SIOUX FALLS - The Sioux Falls Pheasants signed infielder Max Casper on Wednesday, a true rookie from North Dakota State University.
In a concurrent move, the Pheasants released right-handed pitcher Matthew Sommo.
Casper, 21, batted .300 in his senior year this season with 10 extra-base hits and 20 RBI. He started every game for the Bison, helping them reach the Summit League championship. The durable infielder set a career record with NDSU for games played and is third all-time in runs scored. He also ranks among the top fielders and shortstops in school history.
Casper, a native of Circle Pines, Minn., was a career .292 hitter with 81 RBI at NDSU.
Sommo made six appearances, including three starts, as a rookie with the Pheasants. He went 1-1 with an 8.64 ERA in 25 innings pitched, striking out 13 and walking 16.
The Sioux Falls Pheasants are in their 20th season of independent professional baseball and are members of the 13-team American Association. Information about individual tickets and group outings with the Sioux Falls Pheasants is available by calling (605) 336-6060 or visiting www.sfpheasants.com.
Scott S. Beatty
Broadcaster / Media Relations
Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants
605-336-6060 ext. 209 o
605-333-0139 f
630-212-1723 c
scott@sfpheasants.com
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