Pride Sign Former Angels Draft Pick Giannotti

April 13, 2006 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
American Defenders of New Hampshire News Release


(Nashua, NH, April 13, 2006) - Nashua Pride team officials announced today that outfielder Richard Giannotti has signed a contract for this upcoming season.

Giannotti was selected in the 38th round by the Angels in the 2004 draft. The former University of Miami star hit .248 with 22 RBIs, 3 home runs and 21 stolen bases for the Provo, Utah Rookie League Angels affiliate in the Pioneer League during the 2004 season. The following year in 2005, the Fort Lauderdale, FL native hit .235 with 28 RBIs, 3 home runs and 17 stolen bases for the Single A Angels affiliate Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Midwest League.

The Nashua Pride, entering their first year of play in the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, play their home games at Historic Holman Stadium. Prior to joining the Can-Am League, the Pride played for eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, winning the 2000 Atlantic League championship.

For season ticket information call 1-603-883-BALL, or visit www.nashuapride.com.



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