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Raging Tide Sign Canales and Martin

January 21, 2013 - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide News Release


OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME- The Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League has announced the signing of Bowdoin teammates Sam Canales and Christian Martin.

Canales will be returning to the Raging Tide after playing with the organization in their inaugural season as a member of the FCBL. A local talent from Saco, Maine, Canales attended Thornton Academy and plays third base for Bowdoin College.

Currently in his sophomore year, Canales saw action in 26 games in 2012 for the Polar Bears. He recorded 17 hits in 62 at-bats for a .274 batting average, scored 13 runs, added 7 RBIs and finished the season with a fielding percentage above .900.

Following Canales to Old Orchard Beach is new arrival and junior pitcher Christian Martin of Lake Bluff, Illinois. In his sophomore year with Bowdoin, Martin started 9 games and finished with a 5-1 (W-L) record. Martin amassed 53 strikeouts in 50 innings of work with a 3.06 earned run average and was named to the Second Team All-NESCAC. As a High School student, Martin participated in the Chicago White Sox Fall Ball Academy for three years.

"We look forward to having a solid player like Canales back in our lineup and bringing some veteran leadership to our roster, "said GM Taylor McCarthy. "We are also excited to welcome a new face in Christian Martin, he has proven to be a solid pitcher at Bowdoin and we look forward to him carrying the same ability to the Raging Tide."

The 2013 Raging Tide schedule was officially announced on Thursday, January 18th. The Tide will be back in action for their first home game of the season June 6th at The Ballpark as they take on the Seacoast Mavericks. Fans can learn more about the schedule by visiting www.oobragingtide.com and clicking on the "SCHEDULE" tab.

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