RailCats Sign Schauff
Published on February 14, 2006 under Northern League (NL)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
Gary, Ind.-The 2005 Northern League Champion Gary SouthShore RailCats Professional Baseball Club today announced the signing of rookie pitcher Ned Schauff. RailCats manager Greg Tagert made the announcement.
Schauff completed his college career at Illinois State University in 2005, posting a record of 5-4 with a 4.33 earned run average. He led the Redbirds in games pitched (16) and games started (13).
Prior to attending Illinois State, Schauff played at Illinois Valley Community College, where he posted a career record of 18-1 over two seasons to become school's all-time winningest pitcher.
Schauff, 23, is a native of Cassville, Wisconsin. He played high school baseball for his father (Roger) at Cassville High School, where his team won the state championship his junior season.
The RailCats begin defense of their Northern League championship on May 18th at Calgary. They open their home season on May 26th vs. Schaumburg at U. S. Steel Yard.
RailCats merchandise and 2006 ticket plans are available now. Call (219) 882-2255 or stop by the gift shop at U. S. Steel Yard at One Stadium Plaza in Gary.
More Info: The 2005 Northern League Champion Gary SouthShore RailCats are a Professional Minor League Baseball Team serving Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs. For the last two years, they have been chosen "Best Local Spectator Sport" by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly. Their 96 game schedule includes 48 home games at beautiful U. S. Steel Yard, an award-winning 6,000 seat state-of-the-art facility located next to the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) with easy access to I-65.
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